This guide shares all the cards in Clash Royale that have a Card Evolution. It covers the card's abilities and the cycles needed to unlock them in battle.
Card Evolution is a new feature in Clash Royale that gives cards special animations, upgraded stats, and abilities.
You can unlock a Card Evolution by using Evolution Shards.Once unlocked, you can place the card in your deck's Evolution Slot. During battle, you will need to play this card a number of times (also known as cycles) to activate the card's evolution.
When the evolved card is ready, you can play them like a regular card. Take note that once the evolved card is played, the regular card will need to be played a certain number of times before you can play its evolved form again.
Card Evolution is a novel way of constructing decks that are both powerful and dynamic - a true feature all players should utilize if they have the chance.
All Cards In Clash Royale With A Card Evolution
Seven cards in Clash Royale have a Card Evolution: Barbarian, Firecracker, Knight, Mortar, Royal Giant, Royal Recruits, and Skeletons.
Here's a look at all the cards in Clash Royale with a Card Evolution, the number of cycles needed, and the ability it gets:
| Card | Cycles Needed | Ability |
| Barbarian Evolution | 1 | Each hit increases the Barbarian's hit speed and movement speed. This can be stacked infinitely. |
| Firecracker Evolution | 2 | Upgraded weaponry that launches explosive sparks. These sparks cause area damage and deal additional damage per second. |
| Knight Evolution | 2 | Gains more HP and DPS. The Knight Evolution has a 80% damage reduction shield when moving. |
| Mortar Evolution | 2 | Has more HP and increased hit speed. The Mortar Evolution will launch a goblin in addition to the regular projectile. |
| Royal Giant Evolution | 1 | Deals recoil damage when firing. The recoil damage will push back and damage enemies within a small radius. |
| Royal Recruits Evolution | 1 | Can charge over a long distance. The Royal Recruit Evolution has increased HP and damage output |
| Skeletons Evolution | 2 | Summons another Skeleton Evolution with each hit. The max skeleton count is 6. |
Supercell has stated that they plan on releasing a new Card Evolution at the start of every season.
Eventually, all cards in the game will have their own unique version of this mechanic.
- Besides this, Supercell will be releasing the sequel to their highly-anticipated comic book series, The Books of Clash, based on characters from Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. You can pre-order the second volume now.
For more Clash Royale guides, check out:
- Clash Royale Card Level 15: Upgrade Cost, Elite Cards & Card Evolution
- Clash Royale Elite Level: How To Get, Elite Wild Cards & Magic Item Conversion
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