The latest “Tombstone Tactics” SBC in EA FC 26 has been causing quite a stir in the community. The final reward is a special Jamie Vardy card with a big stat boost – which is pretty tempting for any Premier League fan. But before you rush out to spend a bunch of FC 26 Coins, let’s break down each challenge and figure out how to get it done for as little as possible. Overall, the SBC is medium difficulty, and it’s more about knowing the transfer market and being smart with squad building.
Challenge One: Ghostly Goals
This one’s more of a warm-up – not too tricky, but there are a couple of things worth noting. EA’s requirements are:
1. At least one Premier League player.
2. Minimum squad rating of 84.
3. Minimum chemistry of 25.
The key here is that 84 rating. A lot of people just go and buy loads of high-rated players, but you really don’t need to. Use one or two 86 or 87-rated “fodder” cards, then fill the rest with cheap 82 or 83-rated players – that’ll easily pull your average up to 84. As for the Premier League player, just grab a cheap gold card and don’t overspend. Hitting 25 chemistry isn’t hard either – stick to players from the same league or nationality and you’ll be fine.
Challenge Two: Spooky Squad
This one’s where the difficulty – and cost – ramps up. Here’s what you need:
1. At least two English players.
2. At least one TOTW (Team of the Week) player.
3. Minimum squad rating of 86.
That 86 rating is the priciest part of the whole SBC. You’ll need quite a few high-rated cards. My advice – don’t buy straight away. Check your club first to see if you’ve got any unused high-rated players lying around. For the English player requirement, go for 84 or 85-rated options whose prices don’t swing too much – centre-backs are often a good shout. The most annoying bit is the TOTW card, as their prices can jump around a lot. Try picking one up when the market’s quiet – early mornings or late nights are usually best. Position and league don’t matter – just grab the cheapest you can find. Combine all that and you’ll probably spend less than you expect.
Is This Vardy Card Worth It?
Once you’ve done all the challenges, let’s talk value. Right now, the whole “Tombstone Tactics” SBC will set you back around 90k to 110k coins. So, is it worth it? Honestly – yes.
This special card is pretty much tailor-made for the current meta. He’s got blistering pace at 95, shooting at 92, and his finishing is deadly. Inside the box, he’s a proper goal machine. Sure, his physicality and passing aren’t elite, but as a pure striker, what more do you want? With four-star skills and four-star weak foot, he’s more than capable in most situations. If you’re running a Premier League squad or need a fast, clinical forward, this Vardy is a no-brainer. His positioning AI is brilliant – he’s always making runs into space behind defenders.
All in all, if you’re building a Prem team or you’re a big Vardy fan, this SBC is a must-do. Even if you’re not, but you’ve got the coins and need a lethal striker, I’d still recommend it – the value for coins is excellent, and he’ll hold his place in your starting XI for quite a while. And if you want to get it done quickly, buying the players straight from the market is the easiest route – having some cheap FC 26 Coins will make the whole process a lot smoother.
