Clash Royale Top 10 Best Decks in 2026

As one of the most successful games from Supercell, Clash Royale also continues to thrive to be one of the most competitive mobile games that is heavily strategy driven. With each and every patch update, the delicate meta is everchanging, making the game more dynamic and challenging for both casual and competitive players.

As the players reach new heights, the game becomes tougher and upgrades become more resource intensive. Therefore, it is important to choose the right decks to invest in. Arriving in 2026, there have been many changes in the past year that have totally shifted the game’s meta and players must be able to distinguish between a worthy deck and a worthless one because not every popular deck is worth the upgrade as they fade quickly.

Let’s follow LDShop, as we will provide you the top 10 decks who are worth the investment and expected to remain dominant across multiple upcoming seasons. Whether you are a beginner or a growing competitive player, putting your efforts on upgrading the following decks will surely give you a much higher return of investment in the long run.

1. Hog Rider Cycle

Average Elixir Cost – 2.6

The first one on the list is the classic Hog RIder Cycle deck with an average of 2.6 elixir. This deck has been one of the most consistent decks to be in the meta as most players prefer using it over any other deck. The reason is the low elixir cost, frequent cycles, and the constant pressure build up. It is recommended that you upgrade the Hog Rider Cycle deck to make it even stronger, especially against slow decks.

Cards	Cost
Skeletons	1
Cannon	3
Musketeer	4
Hog Rider	4
Ice Spirit	1
Fireball	4
The Log	2
Ice Golem	2

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2. Royal Giant Fisherman

Average Elixir Cost – 3.1

The second deck to be prioritised for upgrades is the Royal Giant Fisherman Cycle deck that has not been consistently picked but also showed one of the highest wins throughout the game’s history. The deck is super simple where the main win condition of the deck is the Royal Giant and others playing the support defense, making it completely beginner friendly and also one of the best decks in Clash Royale, even in 2026.

Cards	Cost
Royal Giant (Evo)	6
Fisherman	3
Royal Ghost	3
Hunter	4
Phoenix	4
Fireball	4
The Log	2
Electro Spirit	1

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3. Miner Balloon Control

Average Elixir Cost – 2.9

Moving ahead in the list, we have the Miner Balloon Control deck that utilises both land and aerial troops. The deck is excellent at both offense and defense where for inflicting chip damage,it uses the Balloons and Miners and for taking out witches and ground pushes, Musketeer and Bomb Tower work effectively.

Cards	Cost
Balloon	5
Miner	3
Musketeer	4
Skeleton	1
Ice Golem	2
Bomb Tower	4
Snowball	2
Barbarian Barrel	2

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4. LavaLoon

Average Elixir Cost – 4.0

Using balloons, we can’t possibly miss out on the OG LavaLoon deck that focuses on Lava Hound to tank the damage and balloons and other aerial troops for the damage. The deck has an average of 4 elixir, which is not too bad but the output you get is incredible. Get yourself equipped with the best deck possible to get the best results by doing Clash Royale top up. The best platform to make the top-up is LDShop, it lets players top up for less and it is a great way to save money.​

Cards	Cost
Lava Hound	7
Balloon	5
Mega Minion	3
Baby Dragon (Evo)	4
Valkyrie	4
Fireball	4
Zap	2
Tombstone	3

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5. Miner Rocket Control

Average Elixir Cost – 2.9

Next is the Miner Rocket Control that is commonly used as a counter for bait and Giant decks. For the strategy breakdown, Miners are there to deal damage while the Hero Knight tanks incoming hits and stuns the enemies. For the defense, you have Tesla and Royal Delivery to shut down any enemy push and with a zap in your hard, you can quickly clear a small unit push.

Cards	Cost
Miner	3
Rocket	6
Knight (Hero/Evo)	3
Tesla	4
Royal Delivery	3
The Log	2
Electro Spirit	1
Skeletons	1

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6. Pekka Bridge Spam

Average Elixir Cost – 3.9

Moving ahead, we have that “No Brainer” deck which is insanely powerful and requires almost no skill to execute, which also makes it, one of the best decks to upgrade in 2026. It is the P.E.K.K.A Bridge Spam deck. For the strategy, Battle Ram, Bandit and Royal Ghost focus on offense while P.E.K.K.A’s tankiness makes her the core of defense.

Cards	Cost
P.E.K.K.A	7
Battle Ram (Evo)	4
Bandit	3
Royal Ghost	3
Electro Wizard	4
Magic Acher	4
Zap	2
Fireball	4

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7. Classic Log Bait

Average Elixir Cost – 3.3

The Classic Log Bait is also one of those decks to be upgraded. It is very efficient at baiting your enemies to waste their spells while counter attacking using the Goblin Barrel and Princess. The defense roles are also filled by Inferno Tower and Knight.

Cards	Cost
Goblin Barrel	3
Princess	3
Knight	3
Inferno Tower	5
Guards	3
Rocket	6
The Log	2
Ice Spirit	1

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8. Hog Earthquake

Average Elixir Cost – 2.8

Being one of the cheapest lowest Average elixir cost of only 2.8, the Hog Earthquake is one of those decks that certainly deserves to be upgraded in 2026. Thanks to the deck’s fast cycle and the perfect balance between offense and defense, upgrading the deck will ensure better results and more wins for you in 2026.

Cards	Cost
Hog Rider	4
Mighty Miner (Hero)	4
Firecracker (Evo)	3
Earthquake	3
Tesla	4
The Log	2
Ice Spirit	1
Skeletons	1

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9. Golem Night Witch Beatdown

Average Elixir Cost – 4.3

Just like the LavaLoon, we also have the OG Golem and Witch combo for ground dominance. The Golem is there to tank the hits while baby Dragons and Night Witch deal damage to the towers. It’s insane pressure building and offensive strategy makes it a good investment for an attacking deck.

Cards	Cost
Golem	8
Night Witch	4
Lumberjack	4
Baby Dragon	4
Mega Minion	3
Tornado	3
Lightning	6
Barbarian Barrel	2

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10. Giant Prince

Average Elixir Cost – 3.9

Last but not the least, we have the Giant Prince deck with an average of 3.9 Elixirs. The giant prince is definitely one of the most powerful decks in Clash Royale with both Prince and the Dark Prince in the deck.

Cards	Cost
Giant	5
Prince	5
Dark Prince	4
Electro Wizard	4
Mega Minion	3
Zap	2
Fireball	4
Phoenix	4

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the guide has provided you with a list of the decks you should be investing on for 2026. The deck list is made on the basis of effectiveness, popularity and results, but feel free to make your own strong deck and grow it until it’s ready to take on any challenge you face in Clash Royale.