When it comes to Fantasy Premier League chips, the Wildcard reigns supreme as the best of the bunch.
Not only does the Wildcard give FPL managers the chance to rip up their teams and start again, but it can also be used twice in a season, unlike its contemporaries Bench Boost, Free Hit and Triple Captain.
Following a topsy-turvy start to the 2020-21 Premier League season, many managers are contemplating playing their first Wildcard, if they haven’t done so already.
If you happen to be one of those managers with a twitchy finger, here is all you need to know about the most powerful chip in the game.
What is a Wildcard?
Managers get one free transfer to use per gameweek and can bank a transfer by not making any in one week in order to have two the following week.
If you feel that your team requires further surgery, though, any further transfers applied results in debilitating points hits at -4 intervals which are deducted from your gamewek total.
This is where the Wildcard comes in handy, as it enables FPL managers to make an unlimited number of transfers in one gameweek without it negatively affecting your gameweek score.
Unlike the Free Hit chip which allows managers to make unlimited transfers for a single gameweek before the team reverts back to what it was originally, transfers made on a Wildcard are permanent.
Something to keep in mind is that although you can chop and change your team as much as you like when using a Wildcard, you will lose any value gained in certain players if you transfer them out, even if you bring them back in again.
How do I use my Wildcard?
If you prefer to conduct your transfer business on the official FPL app on your phone, simply make your transfers and then press “Play Wildcard” at the bottom of the screen before hitting confirm.
On desktop, it is slightly different as the “Play Wildcard” function is above your team in the transfers page. Click on that and then tinker until your heart’s content.
When can I use my Wildcard?
As already alluded to, you get two bites of the cherry when it comes to the Wildcard.
You can use one in the first half of the season up until Gameweek 16 which falls on Monday 28 December.
The second Wildcard will be available to use from Gameweek 17 – scheduled to start on Saturday 2 January – right through until the end of the season in May.
When should I use my Wildcard?
This entirely depends on your team – if you’re happy with how your team are performing, then there’s little point in revamping your entire squad.
If, however, your squad is plagued by injuries or is simply not up to scratch that’s when your Wildcard will be at it’s most handy.
Ideally, players should implement their Wildcard at the start of a Gameweek in order to give yourself plenty of time to implement team changes. If used during an international break, managers have double the time to make their decisions.
Although it is tempting to pull the Wildcard trigger after a disastrous, low-scoring gameweek, it is probably worth holding onto it if your team is generally in good shape. Making rash, emotional decisions rarely works well in FPL.
Can I cancel my Wildcard?
No, once your Wildcard has been redeemed you are unable to reverse your decision, so make sure you are completely happy with your decision before proceeding!
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