Program Objectives

To unlock Brandon Valenzuela, you’ll need to earn program points by completing a variety of tasks. Here’s a breakdown:

1. Moments
Short, single-game challenges based on Brandon Valenzuela’s real-world performances from late April. These are quick and often the fastest way to earn points.

2. Missions

  • General PXP: Earn 5,000 Parallel XP (PXP) using any players in your lineup.
  • Series Specific: Earn 1,000 PXP using Spotlight or Topps Now series players.
  • Position Specific: Hit 10 Home Runs with players whose primary position is Outfielder (LF, CF, RF).
  • Pitching: Record 3 Saves with any pitchers in your roster.

3. Conquest
Complete the Mexico City Series Conquest Map for extra program points and additional packs. Conquest is a solid way to stack multiple rewards at once.

Card Attributes & Features

Once unlocked, Brandon Valenzuela becomes a Diamond-tier card and a big upgrade over his 65 OVR Live Series version. Here’s what makes him strong:

Attribute Rating
Contact R / L 92 / 87
Power R / L 80 / 70
Clutch 93
Fielding / Arm 83 / 82
Pop Time 81

Active Quirks: Homebody, Rally Monkey, Night Player
Primary Position: Catcher (C)
Secondary Position: First Base (1B)

Valenzuela shines behind the plate with excellent contact and clutch stats. The combination of strong catching skills and secondary 1B eligibility makes him versatile for any lineup.

Pro Tips for Fast Unlock

  1. Focus on PXP Missions First – Using Spotlight and Topps Now players will help you clear both general and series-specific PXP quickly.
  2. Chain Moments – Knock out multiple Moments in a single session to maximize XP per game.
  3. Use Conquest Strategically – The Mexico City Map rewards both program progress and packs, so plan to finish multiple objectives in one run.
  4. Quirks Matter – Play Brandon in his Homebody-friendly stadiums and at night to leverage his boosts.

By following these steps, you can unlock Brandon Valenzuela efficiently and have a 90 OVR Diamond ready to dominate your Diamond Dynasty squad.