MLB The Show 26 Spooky Program Update: How to Get 99 Jorge Polanco

MLB The Show 26 brings more Halloween rewards to Diamond Dynasty with the Spooky Program and its new Spooky Series Variant collections. Players can work toward special card versions of popular players such as Randy Johnson, Sammy Sosa, Willie Mays, and Jorge Polanco while earning additional program points.

The biggest reward is 99 OVR Jorge Polanco, available at the 100-point milestone. With Spooky Moments, PXP missions, player collections, and Variant Voucher exchanges all contributing to progression, choosing the right objectives can save a lot of time.

What's New in the Spooky Program?

The Spooky Program features 13 Spooky Series Variant collection objectives. Each collection awards 1 program point and requires the corresponding Spooky player card and its matching Variant Voucher.

The featured players include:

• Randy Johnson
• Jorge Polanco
• Carlos Santana
• Sammy Sosa
• Willie Mays
• Bo Bichette
• Kerry Wood
• Clay Buchholz
• Gary Sheffield
• Mark McGwire
• J.R. Richard
• Andrew Miller
• Brian Roberts

These collections unlock special Variant Art versions of the corresponding cards. Owning the standard Spooky player card alone is not enough; you also need the matching voucher.

How to Get Spooky Variant Vouchers

Players can obtain Spooky Variant Voucher Packs through the exchange system in the Build tab.

Eligible Red Diamond (b110) players and duplicate Spooky Variant Vouchers can be exchanged for these packs. Before using your cards in exchanges, check which Variant collections you still need to complete. If you need additional resources to build your Diamond Dynasty lineup, MLB The Show 26 Stubs can also help you work toward the players you need.

Each completed Variant collection provides another program point. While these objectives are optional for the main reward path, they give collectors more opportunities to advance through the program.

How to Get 99 OVR Jorge Polanco

Jorge Polanco is the final featured player reward in the Spooky Program. Players must reach 100 program points to unlock his 99 OVR card.

The main player rewards are distributed across five milestones:

The reward path also includes packs, XP, and other Halloween-themed items.

You do not need to complete every Variant collection to get Jorge Polanco. Focus on the regular program objectives and the larger collection rewards first, then use the additional Variant missions to fill any remaining gaps.

Complete Spooky Moments and PXP Missions

Spooky Moments are a straightforward way to earn your first program points. There are five Moments, each worth 4 points, for a total of 20 points.

The five PXP missions offer another 20 points:

These missions can be completed in eligible Diamond Dynasty modes, including Ranked, Battle Royale, Events, Weekend Classic, Play vs. CPU, Mini Seasons, Conquest, and Diamond Quest.

How to Earn PXP More Efficiently

The best approach is to use a lineup that satisfies several mission requirements simultaneously.

For example, a Live Series second baseman who is also a switch-hitter can contribute to three objectives at once. Add eligible Moonshot and Topps Now players to cover the remaining missions.

Play against the CPU if you prefer a more relaxed way to accumulate PXP. You can make steady progress without having to rely on online games.

Check the mission tracker between games and replace players once their individual objectives are complete. This helps avoid wasting time earning PXP toward missions you have already finished.

Complete the Diamond Quest and Mini Seasons Collections

Two major collections provide 20 points each and can make a significant difference when working toward the final reward.

Spooky Diamond Quest Collection

Collect either Spooky Kerry Wood or Spooky Bo Bichette to earn 20 program points. You only need one of these two players for the collection.

Spooky Mini Seasons Collection

Collect Spooky Clay Buchholz to earn another 20 program points through the Mini Seasons collection.

These objectives are worth prioritizing because they provide more points than individual Variant collections. If you have not completed them, consider working on Diamond Quest and Mini Seasons before spending too much time chasing additional vouchers.

Is 99 OVR Jorge Polanco Worth Unlocking?

Jorge Polanco is a strong option for players looking to improve their Diamond Dynasty infield.

His 99 OVR Spooky card has the following key attributes:

Polanco is a switch-hitter whose primary position is second base, with shortstop available as a secondary position. His hitting attributes make him useful against both right-handed and left-handed pitchers.

The combination of contact, power, and defensive flexibility gives players another option when building their middle infield. If your lineup needs a reliable switch-hitter, he is a worthwhile target.

Best Way to Complete the Spooky Program

With so many available objectives, it is better to prioritize the missions that offer the most progress for your time.

• Complete all five Spooky Moments for 20 points.
• Build a lineup that covers multiple PXP missions and earn another 20 points.
• Collect Spooky Kerry Wood or Bo Bichette through Diamond Quest for 20 points.
• Earn Spooky Clay Buchholz through Mini Seasons for another 20 points.

Complete additional program objectives and Variant collections to reach the 100-point Jorge Polanco milestone.

The Spooky Program offers more than just a single high-rated player. Its collection objectives give Diamond Dynasty players additional ways to earn rewards, while the Variant Voucher exchange system adds another layer of progression.

If your main goal is 99 OVR Jorge Polanco, focus on Moments, PXP missions, and the major collections first. Once you claim him, you can continue working through the Variant collections to expand your Halloween card collection.

The U4GM Team