Clash Royale is a fun strategy mobile game by Supercell where players battle in arenas and seasonal events to show off their skills and earn some awesome rewards. The gameplay is simple—you just build a deck of eight cards, jump into the fight, and let your strategy (and card choices) do the talking.
But here's the thing—not every card is unlocked right away. You’ll have to earn and upgrade them to stand a real chance in higher arenas. With over 120 cards in the game, not all are cut out for your main deck. Some shine, some flop. So, this guide breaks down the best to worst Clash Royale cards to help you decide what’s worth keeping in your lineup.
Clash Royale: Best 2v2 Decks
Check out this guide to find out the most well-balanced decks for the 2v2 mode in Clash Royale.
Clash Royale All Cards, Explained
In Clash Royale, there are different types of cards—some fight on the ground, others in the air. You’ve also got buildings to defend and spells to shake things up. The right strategy is to have a mix of these cards, allowing some troops to tank and defend your towers while others inflict damage on the opponent's towers directly. These cards come in five rarities:
- Common
- Rare
- Epic
- Legendary
- Champion
Each group has plenty of options, but not every card is worth using. Below are the latest tier lists for every card type. The rankings are based on how good each card is in regular fights and special events. S-Tier cards are super strong and can get you lots of wins. D-Tier cards aren’t really recommended—they usually don’t hold up well in tougher fights because of their low HP or weak damage.
Best Clash Royale's Troop Cards Tier List
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Troops Cards |
Tier List |
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Royal Recruits |
S Tier |
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Elixir Golem |
S Tier |
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Witch |
S Tier |
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P.E.K.K.A. |
S Tier |
|
S Tier |
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Hunter |
S Tier |
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Executioner |
S Tier |
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Mega Knight |
S Tier |
|
S Tier |
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Skeleton King |
S Tier |
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Archer Queen |
A Tier |
|
A Tier |
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Barbarians |
A Tier |
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Skeleton Dragons |
A Tier |
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Minion Horde |
A Tier |
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Rascals |
A Tier |
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Valkyrie |
A Tier |
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Wizard |
A Tier |
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Three Musketeers |
A Tier |
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Royal Hogs |
A Tier |
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Dart Goblin |
A Tier |
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Princess |
A Tier |
|
A Tier |
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Battle Healer |
A Tier |
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Knight |
A Tier |
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Firecracker |
A Tier |
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Guards |
A Tier |
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Skeleton Army |
A Tier |
|
A Tier |
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Bowler |
A Tier |
|
A Tier |
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Cannon Cart |
A Tier |
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Electro Wizard |
A Tier |
|
A Tier |
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Bandit |
A Tier |
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Magic Archer |
A Tier |
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Inferno Dragon |
A Tier |
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Lumberjack |
A Tier |
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Fisherman |
A Tier |
|
A Tier |
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Mighty Miner |
A Tier |
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Archers |
B Tier |
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Goblins |
B Tier |
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Berserker |
B Tier |
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Skeleton Barrel |
B Tier |
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Elite Barbarians |
B Tier |
|
B Tier |
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Musketeer |
B Tier |
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Giant |
B Tier |
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Mega Minion |
B Tier |
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Goblin Demolisher |
B Tier |
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B Tier |
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Battle Ram |
B Tier |
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Goblin Gang |
B Tier |
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Dark Prince |
B Tier |
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Prince |
B Tier |
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Balloon |
B Tier |
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Electro Dragon |
B Tier |
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Zappies |
B Tier |
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Miner |
B Tier |
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Phoenix |
B Tier |
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Ice Wizard |
B Tier |
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Ram Rider |
B Tier |
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Goblin Machine |
B Tier |
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Night Witch |
B Tier |
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Golden Knight |
B Tier |
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Giant Skeleton |
B Tier |
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B Tier |
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Monk |
B Tier |
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Bomber |
C Tier |
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Minions |
C Tier |
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Royal Giant |
C Tier |
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Ice Spirit |
C Tier |
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Flying Machine |
C Tier |
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Ice Golem |
C Tier |
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Baby Dragon |
C Tier |
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Goblin Giant |
C Tier |
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Wall Breakers |
C Tier |
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Royal Ghost |
C Tier |
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Graveyard |
C Tier |
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Little Prince |
C Tier |
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Skeletons |
D Tier |
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Electro Spirit |
D Tier |
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Fire Spirit |
D Tier |
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Bats |
D Tier |
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Heal Spirit |
D Tier |
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Mother Witch |
D Tier |
Best Clash Royale's Spell Cards Tier List
|
Spell Cards |
Tier List |
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Goblin Barrel |
S Tier |
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Rage |
S Tier |
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Clone |
S Tier |
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Void |
S Tier |
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Arrows |
A Tier |
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Fireball |
A Tier |
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Rocket |
A Tier |
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Goblin Curse |
A Tier |
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Barbarian Barrel |
B Tier |
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Poison |
B Tier |
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Lightning |
B Tier |
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Mirror |
B Tier |
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The Log |
B Tier |
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Freeze |
C Tier |
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Royal Delivery |
C Tier |
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Giant Snowball |
C Tier |
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Earthquake |
C Tier |
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Zap |
D Tier |
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Tornado |
D Tier |
Best Clash Royale's Building Cards Tier List
|
Building Cards |
Tier List |
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Bomb Tower |
S Tier |
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Barbarian Hut |
S Tier |
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Furnace |
S Tier |
|
S Tier |
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Cannon |
A Tier |
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Goblin Hut |
A Tier |
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Inferno Tower |
A Tier |
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Goblin Drill |
A Tier |
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Mortar |
B Tier |
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Tesla |
B Tier |
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Tombstone |
B Tier |
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Goblin Cage |
C Tier |
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Elixir Collector |
D Tier |
