The Cold Moon Player Pick SBC is now live in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, allowing players to earn 1 of 3 Ultimate Scream Player Items (excluding Heroes). The SBC has returned with powerful boosts, making it one of the best value upgrades currently available.
Cold Moon Player Upgrades Explained
EA has confirmed that Cold Moon players will receive special upgrades starting from December 4:
Upgrades include:
- Roles++ for all positions and alternate roles
- One random face stat upgraded to 99
- Boost lasts for seven days
SBC Requirements
Only one squad is needed to complete this challenge.
Requirements:
- 85 Rated Squad
- 1 Team of the Week player
Cheapest Solution
- Ann-Katrin Berger – 87 (TOTW)
- Alessandro Bastoni – 87
- James Maddison – 84
- Manuel Locatelli – 84
- Stefan de Vrij – 84
- Isco – 84
- Maya Le Tissier – 84
- Damaris Egurrola – 84
- Willi Orban – 84
- Alexander Sørloth – 84
The estimated cost of this SBC is around 30,000 coins depending on your platform and market prices. Using untradeable players can reduce the cost further.
Best Players You Can Pack
This Player Pick offers a wide pool of Ultimate Scream items. Top attackers and premium cards include Ousmane Dembélé, Rafael Leão, Mariona, Vinícius Jr and several other high-tier promo players
The temporary 99 stat combined with Roles++ makes even mid-tier cards highly effective for a short period.
Final Verdict
The Cold Moon Player Pick SBC delivers strong value for its price. For roughly 30k coins, you gain access to powerful temporary upgrades and a chance at elite attackers.
It is a worthwhile gamble for most Ultimate Team players looking to strengthen their squad during the promo period.

