EA FC 25 THUNDERSTRUCK PROMO: WHAT TO EXPECT THIS BLACK FRIDAY

Black Friday will bring the EA Sports FC 25 Thunderstruck promo to Ultimate Team, and like every year, it will offer massive opportunities for the clever Ultimate Team traders.

Players who prepare early for this event can see their coin balances multiply. This is why we are going to talk you through leaks and potential promo cards, as well as market preparation and investment strategies to help you capitalize on this massive UT event.

So read on and break the bank this Black Friday 2024!

THUNDERSTRUCK PROMO PREPARATION

With the Black Friday promo already here, getting ready is all any of us Ultimate Team players can do. There’s a lot to do, so let’s take it one step at a time.

Leaked promo players

As usual, new promo = new dose of special player cards, and this time is no different. The list includes regular players as well as the Icons who will be getting an even better version of their cards. So without further ado, here’s the list of names that have been leaked to the media so far:

Rated over 90

Zidane (96 Overall)
Mbappe (93 Overall)
Zico (93 Overall)
Gullit (92 Overall)
Matthaus (92 Overall)
Raul (92 Overall)
De Bruyne (92 Overall)
Vieira (91 Overall)
Smith (91 Overall)
Jairzinho (91 Overall)
Riquelme (90 Overall)
Thuram (90 Overall)
Valverde (90 Overall)
Reiten (90 Overall)
Foden (90 Overall)

Rated over 86

Pajor (89 Overall)
Rooney (89 Overall)
Hierro (89 Overall)
Rush (89 Overall)
Desailly (89 Overall)
Karchaoui (89 Overall)
Gundogan (89 Overall)
Saliba (89 Overall)
Rashford (88 Overall
Gattuso (88 Overall)
88 OVR Keane (88 Overall)
Cole (88 Overall)
Barnes (88 Overall)
Unai Simon (88 Overall)
Barella (88 Overall)
Gyokeres (88 Overall)
Kounde (88 Overall)
Greenwood (87 Overall)
Isak (87 Overall)
Kim Min Jae (87 Overall)
Reijnders (86 Overall)
Kolo Muani (86 Overall)
Olise (86 Overall)
Gallagher (86 Overall)

Rated over 84

Buongiorno (85 Overall)
Munoz (85 Overall)
Zaha (85 Overall)
Orsolini (85 Overall)
Evanilson (84 Overall)
De Ketelaere (84 Overall)

Pre-promo Market Trends

Usually, during the Thunderstruck promo, the market crashes as players sell the promo cards they happen to pack. This can cause the price of high value cards to drop dramatically, making it a great time to buy. On top of that, Thunderstruck’s dynamic upgrade system makes the market even more unstable, especially for cards that might get these big boosts.

Best Times to Buy and Sell

Apparently there are ideal times to buy and sell promo player cards. After careful research, here’s the latest pattern that should give you an idea of when to aim to buy or sell your Ultimate Team cards:

When it comes to buying, the best time is said to be between Sunday and Monday, as this is when the Weekend League ends and people tend to sell their cards the most,
When it comes to selling, the best time is said to be Thursday evening (before the promo), as players are usually anticipating the upcoming promo and want to accumulate as many FC Coins as possible before the promotion hits Ultimate Team.

TRADING OPPORTUNITIES

The FC 25 Thunderstruck promo offers exciting trading opportunities. Multiple ways to profit come from the continually changing content flow. So let’s take a closer look at these aspects.

High-Risk vs Safe Investments

During the FC 25 Thunderstruck promo you can make many investment decisions. Here are different types of investments based on risk level:

Safe Investments:

High-rated fodder (rated from 87 to 90),
Out-of-pack special cards,
Team of the Week cards for SBCs.

High-Risk Opportunities:

Meta gold cards (subject to market crashes),
Current promo cards (potential re-release risk).

Note that Flash SBCs can cause sudden market spikes, so watch them carefully.

Highly rated fodder could pay big dividends if you hold on to it until the SBC peaks during the EA FC 25 Thunderstruck event.

Mode Mastery rewards will change the way the market works, so keep some FC Coins on hand for unexpected opportunities.

Fodder Investment Strategies

The introduction of flash SBCs and daily content releases creates valuable fodder opportunities. That is why you should target:

85-87 rated cards during the first pack openings,
Special cards from previous promos,
High-rated TOTW cards for upcoming SBCs.

Also, note that Lightning Rounds can cause market fluctuations. The Best of TOTW and previous promo player cards re-releases may create temporary market dips perfect for quick flip opportunities. These releases run from 27th November to 6th December and will offer multiple ways for trading.

Icon Market Analysis

Last but not least, let’s talk about Thunderstruck Icons in terms of investment.

Clearly, they offer unique investment potential through their dynamic upgrade system, which is as follows:

Upgrade Type	Requirement	Reward
PlayStyle Boost	Club wins 2 matches	2x PlayStyles & Role+
Rating Boost	Club scores 6 goals	+1 Ovr & Role+

These upgrades make Icons a risky but potentially rewarding investment. The re-release of Prime Heroes in packs during the Black Friday weekend adds to their appeal.

CONCLUSION

The Black Friday event will create multiple profit windows through dynamic upgrades, flash SBCs and special card releases.

Wise investment in highly rated fodder, meta-players and Thunderstruck Icons can lead to big returns. You just need the right timing and resource management to make the most of this promo.

Remember that your trading success depends on staying informed and adapting quickly to changes, and we wish you the best of luck!