96 End of an Era De Bruyne has dropped, and with KDB’s long history of top-tier cards, expectations are sky high for this one. Let’s see if it lives up to the hype. But the big question is, is he actually worth it? Let’s break down the most efficient way to complete it.
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The Cost
This SBC comes in at 1,305,000 coins and requires 17 squads to complete. This card was never going to be cheap, and as expected it’s coming in at a lot of coins and a serious grind to complete.
Here’s the breakdown on the cards you’ll need to complete the various squads for this SBC:
- 5x 94-rated TOTS cards
- 3x 93-rated TOTS cards
- 1x 92-rated TOTS card
- 28x 95-rated cards
- 7x 94-rated cards
- 11x 93-rated cards
- A mix of 83-rated to 89-rated cards.
As you can see, this SBC requires a lot of cards, and more specifically a lot of high-rated cards. The likelihood of you having these just sitting in your club is slim, so it’s going to cost you some coins to complete. The positive is that most of the individual cards aren’t hugely expensive, it’s just the sheer volume you need that really drives the price up.
Breaking Down the Squads
You will need to complete seventeen squads, here’s a quick look at what each individual squad requires:
Manchester City: You’ll need an 86 rated squad (including 1 TOTS/TOTW), with a player from Manchester City.
Premier League: You’ll need an 87 rated squad, with a player from the Premier League.
Top Form: You’ll need an 87 rated squad (including 1 TOTS/TOTW).
88-Rated Squad: You’ll need an 88 rated squad.
88-Rated Squad (TOTS/TOTW): You’ll need an 88 rated squad (including 1 TOTS/TOTW).
89-Rated Squad : You’ll need an 89 rated squad.
89-Rated Squad (TOTS/TOTW): You’ll need an 89 rated squad (including 1 TOTS/TOTW).
90-Rated Squad: You’ll need a 90 rated squad.
90-Rated Squad (TOTS/TOTW): You’ll need an 90 rated squad (including 1 TOTS/TOTW).
91-Rated Squad: You’ll two 91 rated squads.
91-Rated Squad (TOTS/TOTW): You’ll need two 91 rated squads (including 1 TOTS/TOTW).
92-Rated Squad: You’ll need two 92 rated squads.
92-Rated Squad (TOTS/TOTW): To finish, you’ll need two 92 rated squads (including 1 TOTS/TOTW).
You only have about a week to complete this SBC, so if it’s a card you’re interested in, it’s definitely worth getting started right away. With 17 squads to complete, it’s a big task and not something you want to leave until the last minute.
Is it worth it?
Now, let’s talk value. The 96-rated KDB SBC is coming in at around 1.3 million coins, which at first glance might seem expensive, but I wouldn’t say it’s overpriced. The price of TOTS cards has dropped during Ultimate TOTS week, which might make the SBC look slightly inflated, but when you consider the card itself, the cost actually feels pretty fair for what you’re getting.
The card itself is outstanding. Not only does he have incredible stats including 99 Passing, but he also has great positions and roles, and most importantly, a stacked set of PlayStyles that make him a complete midfielder.
I wouldn’t say this card has many downsides at all. If you were being picky, maybe the lack of 5* skill moves stands out slightly. I’d also say he feels more suited to a CM role than a CAM, just based on how he moves and contributes in-game.
Overall, I’d say this is an elite SBC that absolutely justifies the high price tag. It’s expected for a card of this level, De Bruyne is the definition of an end game player. He’s one of the best CMs in the game, and if you complete this SBC, you’re locking in a midfield staple for the rest of the cycle.
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