The match timer hit 70 and my 97-rated winger kept getting outrun. I watched a single evolution decide whether he finished as a liability or a match-winner. By the 90th minute I realized the Pace and Grace evolution could be the difference between selling a card or keeping a game-changer.
I’m going to walk you through how the FC 26 Pace and Grace evolution works and which players I’d slot into it if I were you. You’ll get the rules, the quick wins, and my shortlist—no fluff, just the moves that matter in FUT and the FUT Web App.
On a Sunday ladder I saw a club full of 97s that still felt slow. Requirements for FC 26 Pace and Grace Evolution
Here’s what the evolution checks before it applies the upgrades.
- Overall: Max 97
- Not Position: GK
What are the requirements for Pace and Grace Evolution in FC 26?
Playability is simple: your card must be 97 or lower and not a goalkeeper. The evolution itself is free and you can complete it twice to push a chosen card up to a 99 overall—assuming it meets the cap.
I noticed a single evolution turning feints into clean goals. Pace and Grace evolution upgrades
The evolution runs in two stages. Each stage needs a match played with the active EVO player (Squad Battles at minimum Semi-Pro, or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events).
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +3
- Acceleration: +5
- Sprint Speed: +5
- Weak Foot: +4|5
- Skills: +4|5
Level 2 upgrades
- Agility: +10
- Balance: +10|98
- Ball Control: +10|98
- Dribbling: +10|98
- Reactions: +10
- Composure: +10
How many times can you complete the Pace and Grace Evolution?
You can run the evolution twice per eligible card, which means two separate upgrades that together can carry a 97 up to 99—practical if you want to lift a forward or winger into meta relevance.
In a club review I counted how many wide attackers were one upgrade away from elite. Best players to use in Pace and Grace Evolution
Pick cards that already have high technical traits or a position that benefits from burst speed and dribbling. The Level 1 boosts give immediate explosiveness; Level 2 turns ball control and dribbling into a constant threat. Think of the upgrade like strapping a rocket to their boots.
- Garrincha FUTTIES Icon
- Maradona Journey of Nations Icon
- Trossard Showdown
- Vicky Lopez UWCL Winners
- Isak PTG
- Al Owairan FUTTIES Hero
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- Gakpo PTG
- Zizo PTG
- Vini Jr. PTG
My practical rule: funnel the evolution into players already part of evolution chains or those you plan to keep long-term. The package favors wide attackers and agile forwards; after both upgrades they feel as precise as a surgeon’s scalpel on the ball.
Who should I use Pace and Grace on in FC 26?
Use it on wingers and forwards with high dribbling/skill traits or on Icons you plan to keep. If you trade often, pick a marketable name (Icon or high-profile PTG) that benefits from speed and balance boosts.
Play the required matches in Squad Battles (min Semi-Pro) or any live mode like Rivals or Champions. The evolution is free—so the only cost is time and your judgment about who will rise in the current meta (EA FC 26 player pool and FUT market trends matter here).
If you want the best value from the upgrade, prioritize cards rated 97 or lower that are already part of your active squads. The upgrade magnifies what a card already does well: pace, dribble, and composure under pressure. Use the FUT Web App to track cards and the FUT market if you’re shopping around.
Who are you evolving first?