AI Overview: P.E.K.K.A is a 7-elixir Epic tank in Clash Royale, unlocked in Arena 6. It is a slow, heavily armored melee troop with an Evolution that heals it. RoyaleTracker’s card page listed a top deck at 71.4% win rate in October 2026, and the best printed list won 65.8%. SeeMeta lists one 2026 change: damage rose 3.2% on July 6.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- P.E.K.K.A costs 7 elixir, is an Epic, and unlocks in Arena 6 (P.E.K.K.A’s Playhouse).
- It is a slow, heavily armored melee troop that hits very hard.
- Evo P.E.K.K.A heals when it lands a finishing blow, and can overheal up to 66% above its maximum health.
- SeeMeta lists one 2026 change: damage went from 816 to 842 (+3.2%) on July 6.
- RoyaleTracker’s best printed list won 65.8% over 754 battles.
Table of Contents
What P.E.K.K.A Does
The short version: P.E.K.K.A is a 7-elixir Epic. RoyaleTracker describes it as a heavily armored, slow melee fighter that swings from the hip but packs a huge punch. It unlocks in Arena 6 (P.E.K.K.A’s Playhouse).
It is slow and expensive, but few cards survive its hits.
Evolution: Butterfly Heal. Whenever Evo P.E.K.K.A lands the finishing blow on a troop or building, a butterfly heals her based on that unit’s hitpoints, and she can overheal up to 66% above her maximum health.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 7 |
| Rarity | Epic |
| Type | Troop (tank) |
| Unlocks | Arena 6 (P.E.K.K.A’s Playhouse) |
| Evolution | Butterfly Heal |
| Hero | None for P.E.K.K.A (Mini P.E.K.K.A is a separate card) |
| 2026 change | Damage 816 to 842 (+3.2%), July 6 |
P.E.K.K.A got a small damage buff in July, and the best lists already pair it with Evolutions. If Supercell keeps nudging it up, Bridge Spam decks could get harder to stop. The negative effect: a 7-elixir tank that grows stronger every patch makes the games around it slower and more lopsided for players without the Evolution.
Best P.E.K.K.A Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker tracked 30 decks with P.E.K.K.A in October 2026 and printed eight on the card page. The card page headline lists a top deck at 71.4%, which is not among the eight printed. The best printed list won 65.8%.
The pattern: Bridge Spam is the main style. The best printed list pairs P.E.K.K.A with Evo Battle Ram, Evo Royal Ghost and Hero Magic Archer. The Evo P.E.K.K.A page lists eight decks, and only two won above 50%: 57.6% and 55.6%. What it means: the Evolution alone does not win. Five Evo P.E.K.K.A lists outside Bridge Spam won only 42.2% to 48.4%.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Bridge Spam, Evo Battle Ram and Evo Royal Ghost | 3.9 | 65.8% (754 battles) | |
| Evo P.E.K.K.A Bridge Spam, Evo Royal Ghost | 3.9 | 57.6% (663 battles) | |
| Evo P.E.K.K.A Bridge Spam, Evo Battle Ram | 3.9 | 55.6% (2.3k battles) | |
| Evo Witch Sparky | 5.0 | 48.1% (545 battles) | |
| Bridge Spam, Evo Furnace | 3.9 | 46.8% (810 battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Evo P.E.K.K.A Bridge Spam build in the table above, 57.6% in the tracker sample (663 battles), already loaded. It averages 3.9 elixir. Swap Fireball for another spell to see how the average cost moves.
How to Play P.E.K.K.A
- Defend first. P.E.K.K.A costs 7, so a failed push is a big loss. A P.E.K.K.A that wins on your side leaves you a counterattack.
- Back it with fast troops. The best lists pair it with Battle Ram, Royal Ghost and Bandit.
- Feed Evo P.E.K.K.A big targets. The heal depends on the hitpoints of the unit she finishes.
- Keep Zap or Arrows for swarms. One P.E.K.K.A hit kills one small troop at a time.
- Do not overcommit. Keep 3 or 4 elixir in hand for the next push.
The move: next game, wait until the opponent spends on a push, kill it with P.E.K.K.A, then send a fast partner to the other lane.
For a longer walk-through, read our P.E.K.K.A guide.
Both Evolution slots in the top lists go to Bridge Spam cards, Battle Ram and Royal Ghost. If those cards are nerfed, P.E.K.K.A lists lose their fast partners. The negative effect: P.E.K.K.A alone is slow, so a patch that hits her partners can drop the whole archetype in one week.
How to Counter P.E.K.K.A
- Inferno Tower or Inferno Dragon: the beam grows stronger on one big target.
- Cheap swarms: P.E.K.K.A hits one target at a time, so Skeleton Army or Goblin Gang deal damage while she swings.
- Air troops: P.E.K.K.A fights ground troops only, so Minions or Bats can chip at her.
- A building to pull her: Cannon or Tombstone placed early steers her away from your tower.
The catch: do not feed Evo P.E.K.K.A one troop at a time. Each finishing blow heals her, so use spells or a building instead.
Is P.E.K.K.A Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? Yes, in Bridge Spam. The best printed list won 65.8%, and the card page headline list won 71.4%. Six of the eight printed lists won between 44.5% and 48.1%, so the partners matter more than the tank.
What to remember: P.E.K.K.A is strong in a fast Bridge Spam shell and weak in slow ones.
Only two of the eight Evo P.E.K.K.A lists beat 50%, so the Evolution may get a buff next. If it does, a tank that heals while it hits could return to more ladder decks. The negative effect: a heavy tank that heals itself makes the games around it slow and punishing, and swarm decks would carry the cost.
Go deeper: For more P.E.K.K.A decks, read the P.E.K.K.A Bridge Spam deck guide and the P.E.K.K.A Mega Knight deck. You can build a variation in the Clash Royale Deck Builder, which shows the average cost as the deck fills up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does P.E.K.K.A do in Clash Royale?
It is a slow, heavily armored melee troop that deals big damage per hit.
How much does P.E.K.K.A cost?
7 elixir.
When do you unlock P.E.K.K.A?
In Arena 6 (P.E.K.K.A’s Playhouse), according to RoyaleTracker. It is an Epic card.
What is the best P.E.K.K.A deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker’s card page listed a top deck at 71.4%, and the best printed list was a Bridge Spam deck at 65.8% over 754 battles.
What counters P.E.K.K.A?
Inferno Tower and Inferno Dragon, cheap swarms, air troops and a building placed early to pull her.
Does P.E.K.K.A have an Evolution?
Yes. Evo P.E.K.K.A has Butterfly Heal: it heals when it lands a finishing blow and can overheal up to 66% above its maximum health.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: P.E.K.K.A is a heavy hitter that works best with fast Bridge Spam partners. Copy the 65.8% list before you try your own.
Building around this card? Our guide on how to use the Clash Royale Deck Builder shows how to load a deck, check patch risk and copy it into the game.
More on this card: P.E.K.K.A Battle Ram Deck in Clash Royale: 3.9 Elixir.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, P.E.K.K.A card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with P.E.K.K.A (October 2026 tracker samples)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Evo P.E.K.K.A (ability text and decks, October 2026)
- SeeMeta, Clash Royale balance changes 2026 (page updated October 8, 2026)
- Clash Royale card data used by the Deck Builder (elixir costs and card types)