Not all cards in Clash Royale are created equal. Some dominate the meta, others barely make a splash. We’ve ranked every card from best to worst in this tier list so you’ll know exactly which ones deserve a spot in your deck!
There are currently 120 cards available in Clash Royale. Needless to say, that's a lot of options. Considering you only have 8 card slots in a deck, you're pretty much spoilt for choice.
So, deciding which cards to have in your deck can be tricky. Each card comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Often at times, there's only a minor difference between each card. But the choice is still important because selecting the right cards can create good synergy, which can result in a game-winning deck.
So, to help you sort out the possible selections for your deck, we've ranked all the cards you can currently find in Clash Royale.
All Cards in Clash Royale, Ranked
We’ve ranked every card in Clash Royale based on their overall versatility, win rates, and how they're performing in the current meta. The impact made by the September balance changes were also considered. We've excluded Tower Troops and Card Evolutions from the tier list.
The way this tier list works is rather easy to understand. The S-tier showcases the very best cards you can use at the moment. The power levels of the cards decrease as you move down the tiers. Finally, the F-tier highlights the worst cards that can be used in the current meta.
That said, here's a breakdown of our card tier list for Clash Royale:
| Tier | Cards |
| S | Dart Goblin, Firecracker, Mega Knight, The Log, Furnace, and Bomb Tower |
| A | Arrows, Balloon, Electro Wizard, Executioner, Fireball, Goblin Barrel, Golden Knight, Graveyard, Guards, Hog Rider, Knight, Lumberjack, Magic Archer, Miner, Mini PEKKA, Musketeer, PEKKA, Prince, Princess, Poison, Skeleton King, Tesla, Valkyrie, Witch, Wizard, Zap, Boss Bandit, Spirit Empress, Skeleton Barrel, Goblin Gang, Ice Spirit, and Rage |
| B | Archer Queen, Electro Spirit, Golem, Baby Dragon, Bandit, Bats, Archers, Bomber, Cannon, Dark Prince, Fire Spirit, Giant Snowball, Goblin Cage, Ice Golem, Ice Wizard, Inferno Dragon, Inferno Tower, Little Prince, Minions, Monk, Phoenix, Ram Rider, Rascals, Skeleton Dragons, Tombstone, Royal Giant, Wall Breakers, Electro Dragon, Bowler, Barbarians, Earthquake, Mighty Miner, Rocket, Zappies, Royal Ghost, Freeze, X-Bow, and Skeletons |
| C | Giant Skeleton, Barbarian Barrel, Fisherman, Battle Ram, Electro Giant, Skeleton Army, Elite Barbarians, Elixir Collector, Elixir Golem, Flying Machine, Giant, Goblin Giant, Hunter, Lava Hound, Mega Minion, Minion Horde, Mortar, Mother Witch, Night Witch, Royal Delivery, Royal Hogs, Royal Recruits, Sparky, Spear Goblins, Tornado, Goblin Curse, Suspicious Bush, Lightning, Goblinstein, Goblin Machine, Goblin Demolisher, and Mirror |
| D | Rune Giant, Barbarian Hut, Battle Healer, Goblin Drill, Goblins, Goblin Hut, Heal Spirit, Void, Berserker, and Clone |
| F | Three Musketeers and Cannon Cart |
We'll update these rankings if any new cards or balance changes are introduced to the game.
Best Cards in Clash Royale
The best cards in Clash Royale at the moment are the Dart Goblin, Firecracker, Furnace, Mega Knight, and The Log.
The Dart Goblin is a popular card for a lot of players, as it is cheap and has a rapid rate of fire. This means it can function as a good damage dealer or as a quick distraction.
Firecracker has been a strong pick for the longest time in Clash Royale — and for good reason, too. It's capable of dishing out high area-of-effect (AoE) damage, which can be useful in clearing waves. The direct damage output of this unit is also considerably high.
The reworked Furnace may have only been released recently, but it has already cemented itself as a staple in various high-performing decks for the current meta. This is mostly due to its AoE capabilities and the fact that the Fire Spirits it spawns serve as good distractions.
The Mega Knight has been a go-to pick for many in the community simply because of its high HP. Naturally, this means this troop can be a good tank, capable of absorbing enemy damage or serving as a distraction. The Mega Knight also has decent damage output and can even leap towards his enemies.
The Log is one of the most reliable Spells in the game, as it can easily clear lines of low-HP troops. It's especially useful in the current meta because a lot of meta decks have cards that spawn swarms on the battlefield.
Worst Cards in Clash Royale
Unfortunately, the least effective cards in Clash Royale are the Three Musketeers and the Cannon Cart.
Some players have experimented with the Three Musketeers in the past. However, they haven't been the most successful, as the card is simply too costly. At 9 Elixir, this means sinking a lot of Elixir into a card that doesn't offer too much in terms of abilities. The current meta is also heavily dependent on quick tempo plays, so choosing an expensive card such as this can leave you at a disadvantage.
The Cannon Cart rarely sees any play at the moment. This is because a lot of players opt for the cheaper and more reliable Cannon card. This card also lacks any real synergy with most cards.