Clash Royale Meta Report: Top 10 Decks for February 2026

The legendary 2.6 Hog Rider Cycle remains the most used deck this week, totaling 155 appearances. This deck relies on a rapid rotation to outcycle the opponent's building or primary counter. Defensively, the Musketeer is your MVP, protected by an Ice Golem or Skeletons to shred incoming pushes. The Cannon provides essential structure against tanks, while Fireball and The Log handle swarm and medium-health units. Success with this deck requires precise placement and perfect timing to maximize the value of every low-cost card while maintaining constant offensive pressure with the Hog Rider.

This 2.9 elixir cycle deck focuses on the sheer pressure of Royal Hogs combined with the Archer Queen's Cloak ability. The Earthquake is essential for clearing out defensive buildings like Tesla or Bomb Tower that would otherwise stall your Hogs. Royal Delivery provides a robust defensive response to ground and air swarms, while the Cannon and Skeletons keep the ground secure. This deck excels at split-lane pressure, forcing opponents to spend elixir awkwardly. Mastering the Archer Queen’s ability timing is the difference between a failed push and a destroyed tower.

X-Bow 3.0 continues to be a staple for defensive-minded players. With an average position of 57.37, it remains a highly effective ladder climber. The strategy revolves around setting up a defensive Tesla and using cheap cycle cards like Electro Spirit and Skeletons to protect the X-Bow once it is placed at the bridge. Fireball and The Log provide the necessary spell support to clear out counters. This deck requires immense patience; often, you will win by chip damage and spell cycling rather than a full X-Bow lock.

This Royal Giant variant is currently the highest-performing deck in terms of average position (51.35). The synergy between Fisherman and Hunter is the core of its defense, allowing you to pull tanks into the Hunter's high-damage range. The Royal Giant serves as the primary win condition, supported by the Royal Ghost for splash and pressure. Electro Spirit helps reset Infernos, while the Barbarian Barrel and Fireball handle swarms and glass cannons. It is a methodical deck that rewards players who can capitalize on successful counter-pushes.

This deck combines the explosive threat of the Balloon with the consistent chip damage of the Miner. The Bomb Tower acts as a central defensive hub, effectively stopping ground swarms and hog riders. Musketeer and Ice Golem provide the necessary support to keep the Balloon alive long enough to reach the tower. With Barbarian Barrel and Giant Snowball, you have plenty of tools to knock back and slow down defenders. This deck focuses on waiting for a defensive lead before committing to a Miner-Balloon combo at the bridge.

A more unconventional entry, this deck utilizes the Goblin Hut for constant pressure and the Wizard for heavy splash damage. The Royal Ghost and Royal Hogs provide the offensive backbone, while Lightning is included to take out high-value targets like Executioners or buildings. This deck thrives in the late-game double elixir period where the Goblin Hut stacks can become overwhelming. Barbarian Barrel and Electro Spirit provide the necessary low-cost utility to keep your cycle moving while you build up your spawner advantage.

Featuring the newest 2026 additions, this deck utilizes the Suspicious Bush and Vines for a unique bait playstyle. The Skeleton King collects souls from the high volume of skeletons generated by the Skeleton Army and Skeleton Barrel. Suspicious Bush provides a stealthy threat that requires an immediate response, while Vines offers area-denial utility. This deck is incredibly cheap at 2.5 elixir, allowing for a relentless swarm that can quickly overwhelm any opponent lacking multiple small spells like Zap or Log.

This classic 'Hog Exe-Nado' variant is back in the top 10. It relies on the impenetrable defensive wall of Valkyrie, Executioner, and Tornado. Once a defense is secured, the Hog Rider is sent in for chip damage. Rocket serves as a secondary win condition or a way to eliminate massive pushes. The inclusion of Ice Spirit and Goblins keeps the cycle relatively fast for a control deck. This archetype is perfect for players who enjoy 'perfect' defense and winning through attrition and spell value.

The heaviest deck on the list at 3.9 elixir, this Three Musketeers archetype uses the Elixir Collector to bait out spells. Once the opponent's big spell is gone, the Three Musketeers are split behind the King Tower. The Golden Knight provides a dash threat that can clear swarms, while the Mini P.E.K.K.A handles heavy tanks. This deck is all about elixir management and forcing the opponent into a lose-lose situation by pressuring both lanes with high-DPS units and the Heal Spirit.

This 2.8 cycle deck focuses on constant aggression. The Miner and Wall Breakers combo forces the opponent to spend elixir or lose a tower quickly. Defensively, the Knight, Musketeer, and Cannon provide a solid core that can stop most ground-based attacks. Poison is used offensively to clear out defenders or defensively to stall a push. The Log and Skeletons round out the cycle, making this one of the most annoying decks to play against due to the constant pressure and chip damage.