The Instant Magnet Evolution is one of the better free upgrades available in EA SPORTS FC 26 right now. Unlock it by finishing the FUTTIES Evo Fun! objective set, apply it to an eligible attacker, and play two matches. That's the entire process. The result is a 98-rated card with 5-star Skill Moves, 5-star Weak Foot, and the First Touch PlayStyle+, which is a combination that puts your forward firmly in endgame territory without spending a single coin.
What are the Instant Magnet Evolution entry requirements?
The eligibility bar is deliberately wide. Any card rated 97 or below with a maximum of 4 PlayStyle+ icons qualifies. Most high-rated attackers you have sitting in your club will pass both checks without issue.
What upgrades does the Instant Magnet Evolution give?
The Evolution runs across two levels. Each level unlocks after a single match with the active EVO card in your squad, so the whole thing wraps up in two games.
The stat spread tells you exactly who benefits most. Level 1 hits pace, shooting, passing, and dribbling hard, which are all attacking attributes. Level 2 adds the physical and defensive bumps alongside the Skill Moves and Weak Foot maxout. Forwards and attacking midfielders absorb every point of that spread productively. Defenders get less out of it by comparison, even though the card technically qualifies.
How to complete both levels quickly
- Apply the Instant Magnet Evolution to your chosen card so it becomes the active EVO player.
- Play one match in any mode with that card in your starting lineup. Level 1 unlocks immediately after the match ends, regardless of result.
- Play one more match in any mode with the same EVO card on the pitch. Level 2 upgrades apply after the second match, including the 5-star Skill Moves, 5-star Weak Foot, and First Touch PlayStyle+.
No wins required. No clean sheets. Friendly mode counts. Two matches is all it takes.
What are the best players for the Instant Magnet Evolution?
Attacking cards get the most out of this Evolution by a clear margin. The pace, shooting, passing, and dribbling boosts feed directly into forward and attacking mid roles. Here are the strongest picks across different card types.
Top picks broken down by position
Two-level upgrade path
Strikers
Alexander Isak PTG is trending as the most popular pick. After the Evolution completes, his card lands at 98 OVR with 98 PAC, 98 SHO, 95 PAS, 98 DRI, and 96 PHY. The 5-star Weak Foot is what makes him genuinely dangerous in the box from either side.
Fernando Torres FUTTIES Icon ends up at 98 OVR with 97 PAC, 99 SHO, 94 PAS, and 96 DRI. The shooting stat hitting 99 is hard to argue with for a pure striker role.
Central midfielders
Frenkie de Jong PTG becomes a 98-rated CM with 95 PAC, 92 SHO, 98 PAS, 98 DRI, 94 DEF, and 92 PHY. The defensive and physical attributes make him one of the few evolved cards here who works in a box-to-box role without any real weaknesses.
Granit Xhaka PTG ends at 97 OVR with 95 PAC, 95 SHO, 98 PAS, 97 DRI, 97 DEF, and 97 PHY. That defensive stat line at this rating is exceptional for a CDM or CM slot.
Attackers and wide players
Vicky Lopez UWCL Winners reaches 97 OVR as a CAM with 99 PAC, 95 SHO, 97 PAS, and 98 DRI. Her alternative positions include CM, RW, and ST, which gives her real squad flexibility.
Should you stack this on a previous Evolution chain?
Yes, and it makes a meaningful difference. If you have a card that has already been through one or two earlier Evolutions, feeding it into the Instant Magnet on top of those prior upgrades produces a stronger final card than starting from a base version. The entry requirements cap at 97 OVR and 4 PS+, so a card that has already been boosted to, say, 95 or 96 through a previous evo still qualifies and carries all those earlier stat gains into the final result.
For players who have been running FC 26 Evolution guides throughout the FUTTIES period, this is the natural final step for any attacking card you have been building up.
Other Evolutions worth pairing with this one
The Instant Magnet works best as a finisher on top of an earlier chain. If you are still building out your squad and want to maximize other positions, there are several other active Evolutions worth considering alongside it.
For central defenders, the Cultured Commander Evolution pushes a CB up to 96 OVR and is one of the stronger defensive evo options currently available. On the attacking side, the Flying Dutchman Evolution covers ST and CAM picks with a full 5-level upgrade path if you want a deeper investment in your front line.
The Instant Magnet is one of the cleanest free upgrades in the current FUTTIES cycle. Two matches, no wins required, and you walk away with a 98-rated attacker that has maxed Skill Moves and Weak Foot. Pick the right card from the list above and it will slot straight into your endgame squad.