EA FC 25 Defensive Dynamo evolution guide
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EA FC 25 Defensive Dynamo evolution: Best players to use

Strange evolution

The Defensive Dynamo evolution is a really interesting option to consider in EA FC 25 if you’re looking to improve one of your defenders in Ultimate Team.

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This evolution is specifically meant for your CBs, and it’s a free option available for all. Interestingly, the upgrades are geared towards new playstyles, and they’re pretty meta choices. Let’s take a look at which items can be used in this evolution.

EA FC 25 Defensive Dynamo evolution requirements

Here are the requirements for the Defensive Dynamo evolution in EA FC 25.

  • Excluded Rarity Origin Hero
  • Overall Max. 85
  • Position CB
  • Max PS 7
  • Max PS+ 1

EA FC 25 Defensive Dynamo evolution upgrades

There are three levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions.

Upgrade level 1

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle Slide Tackle

Upgrade level 2

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle Block
  • PlayStyle Anticipate

Upgrade level 3

  • Rarity Evolutions I
  • PlayStyle+ Jockey (^1)

Upgrade level 1 requirements

  • Win 2 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 2 requirements

  • Play 2 matches in Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 3 requirements

  • Play 2 matches in Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to use in EA FC 25 Defensive Dynamo evolution

Here are some of the best cards to consider for this evolution.

  • Josko Gvardiol TOTW
  • Castello Lukeba Trailblazers
  • Ibanez Kim Min Jae TOTW
  • Gianluca Mancini Centurions
  • Clement Lenglet World Tour
  • Ricardo Rodriguez Total Rush
  • Matteo Darmian Showdown
  • Cesar Azpilicueta Total Rush

These are some of the best items to consider for this evolution, and you won’t even need to combine the cards with other upgrades.


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