The Gold Standard Evolution is finally available in FC 26, and we can use 500 Tokens to use this upgrade option. Introduced for the first time on the opening week of Season 8, the evolution was promptly removed by EA Sports. Thankfully, it has been reintroduced now, and we can use it by unlocking it from the Token Store.
Let’s find the best cards to use in this evolution to make the most of the offered upgrades.
FC 26 Gold Standard Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of Gold Standard in FC 26.
- Overall: Max 92
- Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
FC 26 Gold Standard Evolution upgrades
The evolution has four upgrade levels, each with specific conditions to meet.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +50|94
- Acceleration: +50|92
- Heading Acc.: +45|94
- Def. Aware: +45|95
- Stand Tackle: +45|95
- Weak Foot: +4
Level 2 upgrades
- Jumping: +40|92
- Short Passing: +50|94
- Slide Tackle: +45|92
- Sprint Speed: +50|93
- Stamina: +40|92
- Vision: +50|94
Level 3 upgrades
- Aggression: +50|92
- Interceptions: +45|95
- Long Shots: +50|92
- Shot Power: +50|92
- Strength: +45|96
- Composure: +40|92
Level 4 upgrades
- Agility: +40|91
- Balance: +40|90
- Ball control: +40|89
- Dribbling: +40|90
- Long Passing: +50|94
- Reactions: +40|93
Level 1 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
Level 2 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
Level 3 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
Level 4 upgrade requirements
- Play 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.
Best players to use in Gold Standard Evolution
Here are some of my best recommendations to include in the evolution.
- Neymar (Combine with chain evolutions for best results)
- Marek Hamsik Prime Hero
- Rabiot TOTS
- Pogba Ultimate Scream (Combine with other evolutions)
- Leon Goretzka End of an Era
- Nico O’Reily TOTS Highlights
- Pablo Fornals TOTS
- Frenkie De Jong Flashback
- Bergvall Showdown (Combine with the Street Soccer Evolution)
- Jobe Bellingham FUT Birthday
- Yaya Toure Ultimate Scream Hero
To get the best results, look to combine the Gold Standard Evolution with other upgrade options that might be available in your Ultimate Team inventory.
