EA Sports FC 25: Best Players for Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution

With the Team of the Season finally wrapped up in EA Sports FC 25, many players expected a slight cooldown in Ultimate Team content. Instead, EA went full throttle, launching the Shapeshifters promo, known for its wild player transformations and game-breaking custom cards. But for most fans, these elite cards come at an outrageous price.

The new Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution is one of the most stacked Evolutions ever released, allowing you to transform a solid striker into a top-tier game-changer with massive boosts to attributes, PlayStyles+, and roles. But it's expensive - buy FC 25 Coins 1,000 FC Points or 500,000 Coins - so you'll want to make sure you use it wisely.

We've broken down how this Evolution works, what it gives, and which players are truly worth the investment.

How Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution Works

This Evolution is designed to supercharge a striker (ST) card with elite-level upgrades, making them feel like a top-tier promo item in-game.

Evolution Requirements:

·Max Overall: 94

·Max Shooting: 93

·Max PlayStyles: 10

·Position: ST (Striker only)

What You Get After Completion:

·+8 Overall

·+4 Pace

·+6 Shooting

·+5 Passing

·+5 Dribbling

·+4 Physical

·+4 Weak Foot

·+4 Skill Moves

PlayStyles Added:

·Trickster, Relentless, Rapid, Power Shot

PlayStyles+ Added:

·Incisive Pass+, Finesse Shot+, Aerial+, Quick Step+

Player Roles Added:

·Advanced Forward++, False 9++, Poacher++, Target Forward++

In short: You're turning a good striker into a meta monster.

Best Players to Use in Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution

Immortals Icon Thierry Henry (92 OVR) - France

If you managed to pack or buy the 92-rated Henry from the Immortals Icon series, this is the Evolution for him. He's already strong and fast, and this Evo gives him elite PlayStyles+ and 5 stars/5 stars capabilities. It essentially brings Henry up to the same tier as top Icons or Prime Shapeshifters, at a fraction of the price of buying one straight out.

·Height, body type, and finishing = meta

· Gains Trickster and Quick Step+ = insane agility for his size

·EndgameStrikerr once evolved

FUT Birthday Antoine Griezmann - Atlético Madrid

FUT Birthday Griezmann is already versatile and technically gifted, but this Evo takes him to a whole new level. The 5 stars skills and weak foot make him unpredictable, and the added PlayStyles turn him into a false nine menace.

·Already has finesse and passing traits

·After the Evo, you can play as Poacher++ or Target Forward++ with fluid link play

·Rapid + Trickster = unpredictable on the ball

Future Stars Endrick - Real Madrid

The teenage phenom is a perfect fit for this Evolution. His base stats are good but not elite, so he scales perfectly with the stat boost and PlayStyles+. The Shapeshifter Evo transforms him into a top-flight forward capable of breaking into your main team even in endgame Weekend League squads.

·Perfect balance of speed, dribbling, and strength after boost

·Great card to "future-proof" as Real Madrid players tend to get more special cards

·Target Forward++ and Poacher++ make him viable for multiple playstyles

Team of the Season Highlights: Marcus Thuram - Inter Milan

Thuram is one of the most underrated ST cards from the TOTS promo. He has physicality, decent speed, and solid link options. But with this Evolution? He becomes elite. The added +4 in Physical makes him an unmovable beast, and combined with Finesse Shot+ and Power Shot, he becomes a nightmare to defend.

·Strong links to Serie A teams

·Becomes an incredible box striker

·Rapid + Power Shot makes him lethal in and around the box

Team of the Week Lionel Messi (90 OVR) - Inter Miami

This might sound strange at first glance. Messi as a striker? But trust us - this Evo turns TOTW Messi into something special. He already has elite passing and dribbling. Now imagine giving him striker-focused boosts, 5-star skills/weak foot, and Power Shot + Finesse Shot +. It's a cheat code.

·Argentine and MLS links are getting better with every promo

·Quick Step+, Trickster, and Rapid = magician build

·Slightly short on strength, but who needs it when you can teleport?

Summary Table - Best Picks

1. Thierry Henry (92 Icon)

·Estimated Cost: 200k - 250k

·Key Strengths: Size, Power, Finesse

·Best Used As: Target Forward++

2. FUT Birthday Griezmann

·Estimated Cost: 150k - 180k

·Key Strengths: Dribbling, Passing, 5 stars Skill Moves / 5 stars Weak Foot

·Best Used As: False 9++

3. Future Stars Endrick

·Estimated Cost: 100k - 120k

·Key Strengths: Well-rounded, Strong Upgrade Path

·Best Used As: Advanced Forward++

4. TOTS Highlights Thuram

·Estimated Cost: 75k - 90k

·Key Strengths: Strength, Power Shot

·Best Used As: Poacher++

5. TOTW Lionel Messi (90)

·Estimated Cost: 60k - 80k

·Key Strengths: Agility, PlayStyle Synergy

·Best Used As: Quick Step False 9++

When Does It Expire?

The Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution expires on June 27, 2025. That gives you a few weeks to find your player, complete the objectives, and max out this Evolution before it's gone.

Final Thoughts

This Evolution is expensive, but if you use it on the right player, it's essentially a shortcut to an elite-tier attacker. Our advice: comb through your club before using FC 25 Coins to buy anyone off the market. If you happen to have a 92-rated Icon, a TOTS gem, or even a solid FUT Birthday striker just below the cap, this is their moment to shine.