Clash Royale Meta DecksCounted From Last Week’s Ranked Games, Not Guessed
Most meta lists are someone’s opinion. We counted. Deck Shop tracks 58 decks for this month’s meta and for ladder, and right now Hyperbait: Royal Ghost, Rascals, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Evo Dart Goblin, Hero Goblins has the best ranked record of them: 66.2% over 1,026 games last week. Below you’ll find the top 10, what’s in each one, and the decks that climb trophies fastest.
- Decks counted
- 58
- Top deck win rate
- 66.2%
- Average elixir, top 10
- 3.6
- Data from
- October 16, 2026
TL;DR
The Meta in One Screen
Best ranked deck
Hyperbait: Royal Ghost, Rascals, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Evo Dart Goblin, Hero Goblins
66.2% over 1,026 ranked games.
Most played
Evo Mortar Evo Skeleton Barrel Rascals Cannon Cart Fireball
149,274 ranked games this week.
Best for trophies
Hog Rider Evo Knight Evo Firecracker Bomb Tower
69.1% over 1,141 Trophy Road games.
Patch
October 6 balance changes
Evo Cannon, Barbarian Barrel and Minion Giant were nerfed.
How These Decks Were Ranked
Deck Shop reads battle logs through Supercell’s official API and publishes each deck’s usage and win rate, bots excluded. We took the decks it lists for the October balance changes and for ladder, kept the ones with at least 1,000 ranked games in the last 7 days (read on October 16, 2026), and ranked them by the low end of their 95% confidence range. That way a deck at 62% over 20,000 games beats one at 66% over 1,000. If the meta isn’t the problem and the climb is, Clash Royale boosting takes it from there.
The Best Clash Royale Decks in Ranked Right Now
Only ranked games count, Master I and up, from the last week. Under 1,000 games, a deck stays off the list.
| Deck | Cards | Elixir | Ranked games | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperbait: Royal Ghost, Rascals, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Evo Dart Goblin, Hero GoblinsBest record | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Goblins, Evo Dart Goblin, Suspicious Bush, Rascals, Royal Ghost, Fire Spirit, The Log | 2.6 | 1,026 | 66.2% |
| Evo Mortar Bait: Skeleton King, Cannon Cart, Evo Skeleton Barrel | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Skeleton King, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Ice Wizard, Goblin Gang, Fireball, Barbarian Barrel | 3.5 | 2,256 | 64.9% |
| LumberLoon Freeze: Bowler, Evo Electro Dragon, Hero Balloon, Evo Lumberjack | Evo Lumberjack, Hero Balloon, Evo Electro Dragon, Bowler, Inferno Dragon, Freeze, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel | 4.0 | 21,863 | 62.1% |
| Evo Goblin Barrel, Cannon Cart, Hero Dark Prince | Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Evo Princess, Cannon Cart, Rascals, Bandit, Rocket, The Log | 3.9 | 1,244 | 64% |
| Evo Mortar Bait: Cannon Cart, Rascals, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Berserker | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Berserker, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Rascals, Minions, Fireball, Barbarian Barrel | 3.5 | 132,000 | 61.4% |
| Evo Mortar Evo Skeleton Barrel Rascals Cannon Cart Fireball | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Goblins, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Rascals, Minions, Fireball, Barbarian Barrel | 3.5 | 149,274 | 61.2% |
| Evo Royal Recruits Fireball Bait: Golden Knight, Hero Barbarian Barrel | Evo Royal Recruits, Hero Barbarian Barrel, Golden Knight, Royal Hogs, Zappies, Flying Machine, Goblin Cage, Arrows | 4.1 | 1,107 | 63.6% |
| Graveyard Control: Goblin Hut, Evo Knight, Hero Bowler, Evo Furnace | Evo Knight, Hero Bowler, Evo Furnace, Graveyard, Ice Spirit, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel | 3.5 | 2,113 | 62.5% |
| Golem Beatdown | Evo Lumberjack, Hero Ice Wizard, Evo Electro Dragon, Golem, Dark Prince, Elixir Collector, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel | 4.4 | 3,989 | 61.9% |
| Hyperbait: Skeleton King, Rascals, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Evo Skeleton Army | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Skeleton King, Evo Skeleton Army, Suspicious Bush, Rascals, Dart Goblin, Cannon, Vines | 3.3 | 6,233 | 61.5% |
The Top 5 Meta Decks in Detail
Each deck runs one Evolution slot, one Hero slot and one Wild slot.
1. Hyperbait: Royal Ghost, Rascals, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Evo Dart Goblin, Hero Goblins
| This deck | |
|---|---|
| Cards | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Goblins, Evo Dart Goblin, Suspicious Bush, Rascals, Royal Ghost, Fire Spirit, The Log |
| Evolutions, Heroes, Champions | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Goblins, Evo Dart Goblin |
| Elixir | 2.6 average, 7 to cycle 4 cards |
| Ranked | 66.2% over 1,026 games |
| Trophy Road | 72.4% over 76 games |
2. Evo Mortar Bait: Skeleton King, Cannon Cart, Evo Skeleton Barrel
| This deck | |
|---|---|
| Cards | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Skeleton King, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Ice Wizard, Goblin Gang, Fireball, Barbarian Barrel |
| Evolutions, Heroes, Champions | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Skeleton King, Evo Mortar |
| Elixir | 3.5 average, 11 to cycle 4 cards |
| Ranked | 64.9% over 2,256 games |
| Trophy Road | 63.3% over 1,113 games |
3. LumberLoon Freeze: Bowler, Evo Electro Dragon, Hero Balloon, Evo Lumberjack
| This deck | |
|---|---|
| Cards | Evo Lumberjack, Hero Balloon, Evo Electro Dragon, Bowler, Inferno Dragon, Freeze, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel |
| Evolutions, Heroes, Champions | Evo Lumberjack, Hero Balloon, Evo Electro Dragon |
| Elixir | 4.0 average, 13 to cycle 4 cards |
| Ranked | 62.1% over 21,863 games |
| Trophy Road | 63% over 7,620 games |
4. Evo Goblin Barrel, Cannon Cart, Hero Dark Prince
| This deck | |
|---|---|
| Cards | Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Evo Princess, Cannon Cart, Rascals, Bandit, Rocket, The Log |
| Evolutions, Heroes, Champions | Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Evo Princess |
| Elixir | 3.9 average, 11 to cycle 4 cards |
| Ranked | 64% over 1,244 games |
| Trophy Road | 66% over 94 games |
5. Evo Mortar Bait: Cannon Cart, Rascals, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Berserker
| This deck | |
|---|---|
| Cards | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Berserker, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Rascals, Minions, Fireball, Barbarian Barrel |
| Evolutions, Heroes, Champions | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Berserker, Evo Mortar |
| Elixir | 3.5 average, 10 to cycle 4 cards |
| Ranked | 61.4% over 132,000 games |
| Trophy Road | 56.5% over 15,373 games |
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The Most Played Decks in Ranked
Popular isn’t the same as strong. These are the decks you’ll face most, whatever their win rate.
| Deck | Cards | Elixir | Ranked games | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo Mortar Evo Skeleton Barrel Rascals Cannon Cart Fireball | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Goblins, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Rascals, Minions, Fireball, Barbarian Barrel | 3.5 | 149,274 | 61.2% |
| Evo Mortar Bait: Cannon Cart, Rascals, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Berserker | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Berserker, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Rascals, Minions, Fireball, Barbarian Barrel | 3.5 | 132,000 | 61.4% |
| Evo Tesla Evo Firecracker Hog | Evo Firecracker, Mighty Miner, Evo Tesla, Hog Rider, Skeletons, Ice Spirit, Earthquake, The Log | 2.8 | 79,047 | 51.6% |
| Evo Dart Goblin 2.6 Bait Cycle | Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Knight, Evo Dart Goblin, Princess, Goblin Gang, Ice Spirit, Cannon, The Log | 2.6 | 43,386 | 58.9% |
| Log Bait: Evo Goblin Barrel, Evo Knight | Evo Goblin Barrel, Princess, Evo Knight, Goblin Gang, Ice Spirit, Inferno Tower, Rocket, The Log | 3.3 | 28,354 | 54.4% |
The Best Decks for Climbing Trophies
Trophy Road games across all arenas, minimum 1,000 games. Deck Shop lists several of these as free to play friendly.
| Deck | Cards | Elixir | Trophy Road games | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hog Rider Evo Knight Evo Firecracker Bomb TowerBest record | Evo Knight, Hero Goblins, Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Ice Spirit, Bomb Tower, Earthquake, The Log | 2.8 | 1,141 | 69.1% |
| Evo Firecracker 2.6 Hog cycle | Evo Knight, Hog Rider, Evo Firecracker, Skeletons, Ice Spirit, Tesla, Earthquake, The Log | 2.6 | 9,810 | 64.8% |
| Log Bait: Evo Goblin Barrel, Evo Knight | Evo Goblin Barrel, Princess, Evo Knight, Goblin Gang, Ice Spirit, Inferno Tower, Rocket, The Log | 3.3 | 102,127 | 63.7% |
| Evo Dart Goblin 2.6 Bait Cycle | Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Knight, Evo Dart Goblin, Princess, Goblin Gang, Ice Spirit, Cannon, The Log | 2.6 | 42,349 | 63.8% |
| Evo Mortar Bait: Cannon Cart, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Barbarian Barrel, Cannoneer | Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Barbarian Barrel, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Berserker, Ice Wizard, Goblin Gang, Fireball | 3.3 | 1,087 | 65.9% |
| Log Bait: Rascals, Prince, Evo Princess, Evo Dart Goblin | Evo Princess, Goblin Barrel, Evo Dart Goblin, Prince, Rascals, Goblin Gang, Rocket, The Log | 3.8 | 2,872 | 64.3% |
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What the October Balance Changes Did to the Meta
Evo Cannon lost 7% barrage damage, though it still kills Dart Goblin, per Supercell.
Barbarian Barrel no longer fully counters Wall Breakers, which got a damage buff.
Minion Giant hits slower, so flying beatdown lost some tower damage.
Elixir Collector pays back slower, while Three Musketeers got more hitpoints to stand on their own.
Card by card, with usage numbers: see the best cards by role.
Questions Players Ask
What is the best deck in Clash Royale right now?+
Hyperbait: Royal Ghost, Rascals, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Evo Dart Goblin, Hero Goblins: Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Goblins, Evo Dart Goblin, Suspicious Bush, Rascals, Royal Ghost, Fire Spirit, The Log. It has 66.2% over 1,026 ranked games in the last 7 days (October 16, 2026).
What is the most played deck in Clash Royale?+
Evo Mortar Evo Skeleton Barrel Rascals Cannon Cart Fireball, with 149,274 ranked games in the last 7 days.
What is the best deck for pushing trophies?+
Hog Rider Evo Knight Evo Firecracker Bomb Tower: Evo Knight, Hero Goblins, Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Ice Spirit, Bomb Tower, Earthquake, The Log. 69.1% over 1,141 Trophy Road games.
What is the average elixir of the meta decks?+
The top 10 decks average 3.6 elixir. Cheap cycle and bait decks still lead the meta.
When does the Clash Royale meta change?+
Mostly after Supercell’s balance updates. The latest one went live on October 6, 2026.
About the Author
Herberth "ARES" Andrade
Founder of EloAscend
Herberth runs EloAscend, whose Clash Royale team plays at the top of the ladder. The rankings here are counted from Deck Shop’s usage data, read straight from Supercell’s API.
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Sources
Editorial note: the author works at EloAscend, and this article links to EloAscend services. Deck rankings are counted from Deck Shop’s usage and win rates, which it reads from Supercell’s official API, over the last 7 days and read on October 16, 2026. Average elixir is computed from each card’s cost on the Clash Royale Wiki. EloAscend is not affiliated with Supercell or Deck Shop.