Clash Royale Meta Report: Hog Rider Still Dominates! (Dec 29, 2025)

The classic Hog Cycle 2.6 continues to be a dominant force. This deck relies on lightning-fast cycling to get back to your Hog Rider and overwhelm your opponent. Defensive structures like the Cannon are crucial for controlling the battlefield, while cheap spells like Fireball and The Log provide versatile answers to a variety of threats. Mastering elixir management is key to success with this deck.

This Royal Giant deck focuses on controlling the flow of the battle with defensive units like the Hunter and Royal Ghost. The Fisherman is crucial for pulling key enemy troops into the range of your Royal Giant or your towers. Fireball and Barbarian Barrel provide spell support for clearing out swarms and dealing chip damage. This deck excels at punishing elixir overspending.

This unique deck leverages the power of the Skeleton King and a horde of cheap skeletons to overwhelm opponents. The Suspicious Bush and Vines combo provides both offensive and defensive capabilities. Ice Spirit and Fire Spirit offer cheap cycle and area denial. This deck thrives on surprise and quick attacks.

This X-Bow deck utilizes Tesla as its primary defensive structure, providing consistent anti-air and ground defense. The Knight and Archers provide additional defensive support and chip damage. Fireball and The Log offer spell support for clearing the path for your X-Bow and defending against pushes. This deck requires careful placement and timing to be effective.

This Royal Hogs deck centers around the Archer Queen and her powerful ability. The Royal Delivery offers both offensive and defensive utility. Cannon provides crucial defense against Hog Riders and other fast-moving units. Earthquake provides chip damage and weakens defensive structures. This deck excels at applying constant pressure.

This Giant Graveyard deck utilizes the Giant as a tank to protect the Graveyard, dealing massive damage to towers. Minions and Witch provide air and ground support. Bowler disrupts enemy pushes and clears out swarms. Arrows and Giant Snowball provide spell support for clearing the path for your Graveyard. This deck is effective at punishing over-commitment.

This Giant Sparky deck aims to overwhelm opponents with a massive push. The Giant acts as a tank for the Sparky, while Minions and Minion Horde provide air support. Skeleton Army provides a cheap defensive option and can be used to bait out spells. Arrows and Zap offer spell support for clearing out swarms. This deck is high-risk, high-reward.

This Mortar deck uses a bait strategy to force out enemy spells before deploying the Mortar. The Knight and Musketeer provide defensive support and chip damage. Skeleton Barrel provides additional bait and offensive pressure. Fireball and Barbarian Barrel offer spell support for clearing out swarms and dealing chip damage. This deck requires careful spell cycling.

This Golem deck focuses on building a massive push behind the Golem. Valkyrie and Baby Dragon provide area damage and support. Mini P.E.K.K.A offers single-target damage and defense. Ice Wizard slows down enemy pushes, and Dark Prince provides charge damage. Rocket and Tornado offer spell support for clearing out the path. This deck is slow but powerful.

This Giant Rage deck aims to quickly overwhelm opponents with a powerful push. The Giant acts as a tank, while Bomber and Mini P.E.K.K.A provide damage. Dark Prince offers charge damage and area control. Mega Minion provides air support. Fireball and Zap offer spell support for clearing out swarms and supporting the push. This deck is all about aggression.