Given its dream Finesse and Low Driven Shot PlayStyles+ combo, the Hero in a Half Shell evolution is by all means one of the best investments a player can make in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team.
But as you can imagine, picking the wrong player for it can cause you to waste way more than just your coins/FC Points. To stop you from doing that, here are the best players for the Hero in a Half Shell Evolution in EA FC 25 FUT.
All Hero In A Half Shell Evolution Requirements And Upgrades
Before we go over the best players for it, let’s first take a look at the specifics of the evolution, which is only available for up to 92 OVR strikers with a maximum of 98 PAC, 96 SHO, and 88 PHY. You can check out an overview of all of the stat increases you will unlock by completing each level of the evolution below:
| Evolution Level | Tasks | Upgrades/Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Play two matches of any type with your Evo. | +2 OVR, +10 PAC (max 96), +10 Agility (max 90), +12 Composure (max 90), Finesse Shot PlayStyle, and the Poacher++ role |
| Level 2 | Play two matches on Rivals, Squad Battles (min Semi-Pro), Champions, or Rush with the Evo on your squad. | +2 OVR, +8 SHO, +3☆ WF (max 4), +8 Balance (max 85), +16 Ball Control (max 93), Finesse Shot+, and Quick Step |
| Level 3 | Play two matches on Rivals, Squad Battles (min Semi-Pro), Champions, or Rush with the Evo on your squad. Win any of the above. |
+1 OVR (max 94), +8 PAC (max 96), +12 Reactions (max 90), +16 Dribbling (max 93), Quick Step+, and both Trickster and Low Driven Shot |
| Level 4 | The same as the above. | +1 OVR (max 94), +4☆ SM, +6 SHO (max 93), Low Driven Shot+, Relentless, and Advanced Forward++ |
Best Players For The Hero In A Half Shell Evolution In EA FC 25
Thankfully for all who are still unsure on whether to use her or R9 for the Your Little Dog Too evo, the 89-rated Winter Wildcards Mia Hamm is the best fit for Hero in a Half Shell. She is then followed by the TOTW, Total Rush, and Gold Rare variants of Kylian Mbappé, who becomes even scarier when paired with the evolution’s already highlighted PlayStyles+ combo.
If you don’t have the above, FUT Immortals Thierry Henry is the next best thing. Messi’s 90-rated TOTW and Gold Rare Vini Jr. are also great choices when working on a budget. To give you a few more options sure to excel, here are a few other players that feel hand-picked for the Hero in a Half Shell evolution:
- TOTY Icon Gareth Bale
- Ultimate Succession Lionel Messi
- POTM, Trailblazers, and both the TOTW and Gold Rare Vinicius Jr. variants
- Flashback Luis Suarez
- Icon Gerd Müller
- NumeroFUT Antoine Griezmann
- NumeroFUT Rafael Loão
- Track Stars Hero Ginola
- Centurions and TOTW Heung Min Son
- Globetrotters Cristiano Ronaldo
- Gold Rare Messi
Now that you know who the best players for the Hero in a Half Shell evo are, don’t forget to also take a look at the long-antecipated full LA Liga TOTS lineup.
