- Primary Subject: Overview of the new Holographic Cards in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team.
- Key Update: EA Sports is simplifying base card tiers while introducing cosmetic Holographic and Pristine variants that offer higher collection scores in the FUT Gallery.
- Status: Official.
- Last Verified: August 7, 2026.
- Quick Answer: Holographic Cards are pure cosmetic, high-rarity variants of special player items featuring animated foil effects or stylized fonts, which grant higher point scores when submitted into FUT Gallery sets.
There are quite a few changes and additions coming to item rarities in FC 27.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze cards are simplified and no longer have rare variants.
A new Hall of FUT rarity is being introduced to celebrate the players who have left a mark on Ultimate Team history.
Holographic Cards are also a new rarity that is being introduced. They're not a new tier of cards, but instead a flashier version of the same cards.
Continue reading to learn more about Holographic Cards in FC 27.
FC 27 Holographic Cards Explained
Holographic items are a rarer version of special cards. They're distinct in their look and are nothing more than shinier cosmetics.
Each special card, like Team of the Week, promo cards, and so on, will have an additional Holographic version.
They have premium presentation details and unique visuals that make them instantly stand out from their standard counterparts.
There are two different versions of Holographic Cards:
- Regular Holographic Items feature the standard animated foil effect.
- Pristine Holographic Items add an even more premium look, including the player’s name displayed in a stylized font.
A player can have either the Regular or Pristine variant, not both.
We expect top players to receive the Pristine version, while less popular players will receive the normal one.
Keep in mind these are just cosmetics. They'll have a nice shine, but there is no difference in their attributes.
One reason why you might want to chase these shiny cards is that they contribute more towards your overall Set score in FUT Gallery.
They're rarer than their standard counterparts, so they should have higher SBC and FUT Gallery scores.
How to Earn Holographic Items in FC 27
Holographic Items can be obtained the same way you earn normal cards. That is through packs and the transfer market.
Some milestone levels in the FUT Gallery have a chance of dropping them.
That's everything about the Holographic Cards in FC 27.
For more on the game, check out details on The Grounds, gameplay improvements, and career mode changes like Dynamic Overall and Creator Challenges.
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