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Contents hide FC 25 rainbow flick guide How to do a simple rainbow flick How to do an advanced rainbow flick How to do a flair rainbow flick

The rainbow flick is one of the most iconic skill moves in FC 25, and watching the ball sail over an opposing defender when you pull one off is one of the game’s great joys. But if you’re new to the game or coming back after a while, you might not know exactly how to perform a rainbow flick. That’s why we’re here to help. We’re going to take you through all three variations of the rainbow flick to tell you what requirements you need to be able to perform one, as well as the inputs to do it in-game – let’s get into it.

FC 25 rainbow flick guide

Many players aren’t aware that there are actually three variations of the rainbow flick in FC 25: the simple rainbow flick, the advanced rainbow flick, and the flair rainbow flick. We’ll take you through each of them and how to perform them below.

How to do a simple rainbow flick

A simple rainbow flick is quick and easy to do. GIF created by VideoGamer

To perform a simple rainbow flick, you need to be using a player with at least 4-star skill moves. Once you’ve got that sorted, while dribbling with the ball, flick the right analogue stick back and then forward twice. So, if you’re dribbling from left to right, you would flick the right analogue stick left once, and then flick it right twice to perform a rainbow flick.

How to do an advanced rainbow flick

Advanced rainbow flicks are harder but offer a bit more control. GIF created by VideoGamer

The advanced rainbow flick is a little harder to do, but gives you more control over the ball if you can master it. For this, you’ll need a player with 5-star skill moves, and it’ll probably take a couple of tries to get the hang of it. Like the simple rainbow flick, flick the right analogue stick back, but this time you need to hold the stick forward to lift the ball in the air behind you. Once the ball is in the air, flick the stick forward again to flick the ball over your shoulder.

How to do a flair rainbow flick

Flair rainbow flicks are easy to do, but not very useful. GIF created by VideoGamer

A flair rainbow is actually easier to pull off than an advanced rainbow flick, but will also require you to use a player with 5-star skills. While dribbling with the ball, hold R1 on PlayStation or RB on Xbox, and flick the right analogue stick backwards and then forwards once to perform the flair rainbow flick. Unfortunately, while these are easy to use, they’re not very useful as they can be very difficult to time properly during a match, often leading to you simply losing possession. Also, they are not to be confused with flair shots.

Rainbow flicks pair well with player speed, so check out our list of the fastest players in FC 25. To put a different “spin” on handling the ball, check out how to perform the Antony spin.

About the Author

Alex Raisbeck

Alex is a Guides Writer for VideoGamer. He is an indie gaming obsessive with a soft spot for Zelda, roguelikes, and Football Manager, as well as an unhealthy relationship with his backlog.

EA Sports FC 25

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox
  • Genre(s): Sport

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