Player 1
Evo Goblin Drill Goblinstein Cannon
- 3.0 elixir
- Spells: Poison, The Log
Evo Goblin Drill, Goblinstein, Evo Bomber, Guards, Ice Spirit, Cannon, Poison, The Log
DecksCurrent picks
Best Clash Royale 2v2 DecksCurrent Picks, Full Card Lists and How to Pair Two Decks
In 2v2 the best deck is the one that fits your teammate’s. Below are the 5 decks Deck Shop currently picks for 2v2, with card lists and elixir, and the pairing rules we use so two decks cover each other: one heavier and one lighter, and a big spell plus a small spell between you.
By Herberth "ARES" Andrade7 min read
- Decks
- 5
- Picked by
- Deck Shop
- Pairing rules
- 4
- Checked
- October 16, 2026
TL
TL;DR
2v2 in One Screen
Decks
5 current picks
From Deck Shop’s 2v2 League list, all with Evolutions.
Pairing
Heavy plus light
One deck holds the push, the other cycles and defends.
Spells
One big, one small between you
Fireball, Poison, Lightning or Rocket, plus a Log or Zap type.
Data
Picks, not win rates
No 2v2 win-rate data we could verify this week.
The mode
How 2v2 Works in Clash Royale
2v2 puts you and a teammate against another pair, each with your own deck. You can queue with a friend or a random player; Supercell’s own advice when it launched the 2v2 League was that a regular partner lets you plan your decks together. 2v2 comes and goes with the game’s rotation, so play it while it’s live. Need the wins for a reward before it rotates out? 2v2 wins are what we run for that.
How the 2v2 League worked at launch (Supercell, Nov 2024)
- A Casual League with 30 steps: every win is a step, and losses don’t set you back.
- Then a Competitive League, with a starting rank based on your Trophy Road progress.
- The leaderboard tracks players individually, even though you win as a team.
- Badges for winning in the Casual League and for reaching the Competitive League.
Current picks
The Best 2v2 Decks Right Now
Deck Shop’s 2v2 League picks, checked on October 16, 2026. Elixir and cycle are worked out from each card’s cost.
| Deck | Cards | Elixir | Cycle | Spells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo Goblin Drill Goblinstein Cannon | Evo Goblin Drill, Goblinstein, Evo Bomber, Guards, Ice Spirit, Cannon, Poison, The Log | 3.0 | 8 | Poison, The Log |
| Evo Royal Giant Lightning | Evo Royal Giant, Royal Ghost, Evo Bomber, Fisherman, Phoenix, Electro Spirit, Lightning, The Log | 3.4 | 8 | Lightning, The Log |
| Evo P.E.K.K.A Ram Rider Rage | Evo P.E.K.K.A, Ram Rider, Evo Electro Dragon, Royal Ghost, Ice Wizard, Guards, Rage, Tornado | 3.9 | 11 | Rage, Tornado |
| Evo P.E.K.K.A Balloon Freeze | Evo P.E.K.K.A, Balloon, Evo Electro Dragon, Lumberjack, Ice Wizard, Freeze, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel | 4.1 | 12 | Freeze, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel |
| Hog ExeNado | Evo Valkyrie, Hog Rider, Evo Ice Spirit, Executioner, Goblins, Rocket, Tornado, The Log | 3.4 | 8 | Rocket, Tornado, The Log |
Why there are no win rates here
For ladder and ranked we count real results. For 2v2 we couldn’t find win-rate data we could verify this week, so these are a specialist site’s current picks, not a ranking. We’ll add numbers when there’s a source worth trusting.
Details
Each 2v2 Deck in Detail
Evo Goblin Drill Goblinstein Cannon
| This deck | |
|---|---|
| Cards | Evo Goblin Drill, Goblinstein, Evo Bomber, Guards, Ice Spirit, Cannon, Poison, The Log |
| Elixir | 3.0 average, 8 to cycle 4 cards |
| Spells | Poison, The Log |
| Buildings | Evo Goblin Drill, Cannon |
Evo Royal Giant Lightning
| This deck | |
|---|---|
| Cards | Evo Royal Giant, Royal Ghost, Evo Bomber, Fisherman, Phoenix, Electro Spirit, Lightning, The Log |
| Elixir | 3.4 average, 8 to cycle 4 cards |
| Spells | Lightning, The Log |
| Buildings | None, so your partner should bring defense |
Evo P.E.K.K.A Ram Rider Rage
| This deck | |
|---|---|
| Cards | Evo P.E.K.K.A, Ram Rider, Evo Electro Dragon, Royal Ghost, Ice Wizard, Guards, Rage, Tornado |
| Elixir | 3.9 average, 11 to cycle 4 cards |
| Spells | Rage, Tornado |
| Buildings | None, so your partner should bring defense |
Evo P.E.K.K.A Balloon Freeze
| This deck | |
|---|---|
| Cards | Evo P.E.K.K.A, Balloon, Evo Electro Dragon, Lumberjack, Ice Wizard, Freeze, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel |
| Elixir | 4.1 average, 12 to cycle 4 cards |
| Spells | Freeze, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel |
| Buildings | None, so your partner should bring defense |
Hog ExeNado
| This deck | |
|---|---|
| Cards | Evo Valkyrie, Hog Rider, Evo Ice Spirit, Executioner, Goblins, Rocket, Tornado, The Log |
| Elixir | 3.4 average, 8 to cycle 4 cards |
| Spells | Rocket, Tornado, The Log |
| Buildings | None, so your partner should bring defense |
No partner, wins needed?
Get Your 2v2 Wins With a Top Teammate
A top player teams up with you, or plays for you, until you have the 2v2 wins you need.
Teamwork
How to Pair Two Decks in 2v2
- 1
One heavy, one light
If both decks are heavy, you both run out of elixir at the same time and get punished. Pair a big push with a faster cycle.
- 2
One big spell, one small spell
Between you, carry a Fireball, Poison, Lightning or Rocket for big groups and a Log, Zap or Barbarian Barrel for swarms.
- 3
Both of you stop air
Balloon and Lava pushes walk through a pair where only one player can hit air.
- 4
Talk about the win condition
Decide whose push you’re building. Two half pushes in different lanes rarely beat one full one.
Applying those rules to the decks above, these are the pairs that fit best:
Player 2
Evo P.E.K.K.A Balloon Freeze
- 4.1 elixir
- Spells: Freeze, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel
Evo P.E.K.K.A, Balloon, Evo Electro Dragon, Lumberjack, Ice Wizard, Freeze, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel
Player 1
Evo Royal Giant Lightning
- 3.4 elixir
- Spells: Lightning, The Log
Evo Royal Giant, Royal Ghost, Evo Bomber, Fisherman, Phoenix, Electro Spirit, Lightning, The Log
Player 2
Evo P.E.K.K.A Ram Rider Rage
- 3.9 elixir
- Spells: Rage, Tornado
Evo P.E.K.K.A, Ram Rider, Evo Electro Dragon, Royal Ghost, Ice Wizard, Guards, Rage, Tornado
FAQ
Questions Players Ask
What is the best 2v2 deck in Clash Royale?+
There’s no single best one, because it depends on your teammate. Deck Shop’s current picks include Evo Goblin Drill Goblinstein Cannon, Evo Royal Giant Lightning, Evo P.E.K.K.A Ram Rider Rage.
How do you pair decks in 2v2?+
Pair one heavier deck with one lighter deck, carry one big and one small spell between you, and make sure both players can hit air.
Can you play 2v2 with a random teammate?+
Yes. You can queue with a friend or a random player, though a regular partner lets you plan your decks together.
What was the 2v2 League?+
A 2v2 event Supercell launched in November 2024: a Casual League with 30 steps, then a Competitive League with an individual leaderboard and badges.
About the Author
Herberth "ARES" Andrade
Founder of EloAscend
Herberth runs EloAscend, whose Clash Royale team plays 2v2 and ladder at the top level. The decks here are Deck Shop’s current 2v2 picks, and the pairing rules are our team’s.
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Sources
Editorial note: the author works at EloAscend, and this article links to EloAscend services. The decks are Deck Shop’s 2v2 League picks as listed on October 16, 2026; elixir and cycle are computed from card costs on the Clash Royale Wiki. The 2v2 League details come from Supercell’s November 2024 post, and the pairing rules are our own. EloAscend is not affiliated with Supercell or Deck Shop.