Clash Royale is a popular card game developed by Supercell, known for other games like Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, and Boom Beach. In this action card game, you’ll build a deck and place the cards on the battlefield to defend and attack your opponent’s towers. There is quite a bit of strategy involved, and being able to play a deck correctly is important. However, knowing which cards to play is also an important aspect of winning. That is where this post will help you, because not everyone knows how to build a deck, and we will take that aspect out of the game for you by introducing you to the best decks for Clash Royale in this guide.
The best decks in Clash Royale
Keep in mind that while the decks listed below should work well, they won’t always have favorable matchups or end up having to be played a certain way. Having the “best” deck does not guarantee victory. You’ll need to learn how to play it in general, and then understand how it works in specific matchups to get the most out of it!
The new Changes in December 2022 balance are live, which means that hopefully Phoenix and Monk won’t be as dominant as before. Goblin Hut also received a redesign, so keep an eye out for decks that use the new version of the card.
Mighty Miner Bait 3.0 Cycling Board
If you’re looking to run this decklist, you’ll need the following cards:
- Canyon
- goblin barrel
- goblins
- ice spirit
- mighty miner
- Princess
- Rocket
- Register
This list is one recommended by Morten, and can be seen in action here:
Another popular version of this deck uses Goblin Dart instead of Cannon. It’s up to you which version you think will work best!
Golem + Dark Prince + Phoenix Deck

If you’re looking to run this decklist, you’ll need the following cards:
- barbarian barrel
- dark prince
- electric Dragon
- elixir gathering
- golem
- Woodcutter
- Phoenix
- Twister
Royal Giant Deck + Monk + Fisherman

Both Monk and Phoenix will likely continue to see the game, it’s just that hopefully they won’t be at the level where they completely dominated the meta.
If you’re looking to run this decklist, you’ll need the following cards:
- Fisherman
- goblins
- Hunter
- Flash of lightning
- Monk
- Phoenix
- royal giant
- Register
Skeleton King + Goblin Drill Deck

If you’re looking to run this decklist, you’ll need the following cards:
- goblin dart
- ball of fire
- goblin drill
- hell tower
- skeleton army
- Skeleton King
- Register
- Wall breakers
Those are all the best meta decks in the game right now! We have additional details on a variety of things going on with the game in the Clash Royale section of our websiteSo be sure to check that it works.