AI Overview: Fisherman is a 3-elixir Legendary troop in Clash Royale, unlocked in Arena 15. His ranged attack pulls enemies toward him and can pull him to enemy buildings. RoyaleTracker listed his best deck at 61.6% win rate in October 2026, and all four printed Evo Royal Giant lists won 56.9% or more. He has no Evolution or Hero version.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Fisherman costs 3 elixir, is a Legendary, and unlocks in Arena 15 (Miner’s Mine).
- His ranged attack can pull enemies toward him, and pull himself to enemy buildings.
- He has no Evolution or Hero version.
- SeeMeta lists no 2026 balance change for Fisherman.
- RoyaleTracker’s best Fisherman deck won 61.6% over about 700 battles.
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What Fisherman Does
The short version: Fisherman is a 3-elixir Legendary. RoyaleTracker’s card text says his ranged attack can pull enemies toward him, and pull himself to enemy buildings. He unlocks in Arena 15 (Miner’s Mine).
He is a hook. He drags a target to him, or he drags himself to a building.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 3 |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Type | Troop (hook) |
| Special | Pulls enemies in, pulls himself to buildings |
| Unlocks | Arena 15 (Miner’s Mine) |
| Evolution or Hero | None |
| 2026 change | None listed (SeeMeta) |
Fisherman has no 2026 change, and all four winning printed lists lean on the same Royal Giant core. If Supercell trims Evo Royal Giant, those lists lose their anchor. The negative effect: a Legendary whose best results depend on one partner has no plan B, and players who unlocked it in Arena 15 would see its value drop with one patch.
Best Fisherman Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker tracked seven decks with Fisherman in October 2026, and all seven are printed. The top deck won 61.6%.
The pattern: the four Evo Royal Giant lists won between 56.9% and 61.6%, and the other three lists, built on Witch, Mega Knight and Royal Hogs, won between 41.8% and 43.3%. All four winners also run Skeletons, Electro Spirit and Fireball. What it means: the deck around Fisherman matters more than the card.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Evo Royal Giant, top deck | 3.0 | 61.6% (713 battles) | |
| Evo Royal Giant and Monk, The Log | 3.3 | 59.4% (835 battles) | |
| Evo Royal Giant and Monk, Barbarian Barrel | 3.3 | 58.8% (736 battles) | |
| Evo Royal Giant and Royal Ghost | 3.0 | 56.9% (937 battles) | |
| Evo Witch and Evo Lumberjack, best of the rest | 4.0 | 43.3% (644 battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Evo Royal Giant and Monk build in the table above, 58.8% in the tracker sample (736 battles), already loaded. It averages 3.3 elixir. Swap Barbarian Barrel for The Log to compare it with the 59.4% list.
Which Decks Use Fisherman?
The seven RoyaleTracker lists show two groups. Four are Evo Royal Giant lists: three run Evo Hunter, and the other runs Evo Royal Ghost with Hunter. They won 56.9% to 61.6%. The other three are an Evo Witch list at 43.3%, a Mega Knight Furnace list at 43.1% and a Royal Hogs list at 41.8%.
What it means: the winning lists are light. The four Royal Giant lists average between 3.0 and 3.3 elixir, while the three losing lists average between 3.8 and 5.0.
How to Play Fisherman
- Pair him with Royal Giant. All four winning printed lists run Evo Royal Giant, so copy that core first.
- Pull a support troop out of its push. A tank without its support is easy for your tower to finish.
- Use buildings as anchors. His hook can pull him to a building, so place him where that helps your lane.
- Keep Fireball ready. All four winning lists run it next to him.
- Cycle him fast. At 3 elixir, he should come back every few cards.
The move: next game, wait until the opponent plays a support troop behind a tank, then hook it and let your tower do the work.
For a longer walk-through, read our Royal Giant Fisherman deck guide.
All four winning printed lists share Skeletons, Electro Spirit and Fireball with Fisherman, so the archetype is easy to copy. If it spreads, expect more players to bring swarms and cheap spells. The negative effect: a deck that wins because few players know it loses that edge quickly once everyone prepares.
How to Counter Fisherman
- Fireball or Poison: hit him and the cheap support next to him in one cast.
- A building near the center: his hook can pull him toward it, away from his own push.
- Split your support: a hook pulls only one troop at a time.
- Pressure the other lane: a Royal Giant push costs a lot of elixir, so attack while it builds.
The catch: do not leave a lone ranged troop in front of a Fisherman. He pulls it out of position and the Royal Giant takes the tower.
Is Fisherman Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? Yes, in Royal Giant lists. The four Evo Royal Giant lists won 56.9% to 61.6%, and SeeMeta lists no 2026 change. The three lists without Royal Giant won only 41.8% to 43.3%.
What to remember: Fisherman wins because of the deck around him.
The three printed lists without Royal Giant, built around Witch, Mega Knight and Royal Hogs, won only 41.8% to 43.3%. If Supercell buffs Fisherman to lift them, the Royal Giant lists could get stronger too. The negative effect: a buff aimed at weak lists often lands hardest on the lists that already win, and that can push the best lists past the point where they feel fair.
Go deeper: For more Royal Giant lists, read the Royal Giant deck guide and the Fisherman Hog Rider deck. For a custom list, the Clash Royale Deck Builder calculates the average cost as each card goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fisherman do in Clash Royale?
His ranged attack pulls enemies toward him, and it can pull him to enemy buildings.
How much does Fisherman cost?
3 elixir.
When do you unlock Fisherman?
In Arena 15 (Miner’s Mine), according to RoyaleTracker. He is a Legendary card.
What is the best Fisherman deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed an Evo Royal Giant deck with Evo Hunter and Hero Barbarian Barrel at 61.6% over 713 battles.
What counters Fisherman?
Fireball or Poison on him and his support, a building near the center to pull him off line, and pressure in the other lane.
Does Fisherman have an Evolution or Hero?
No. RoyaleTracker lists neither for him.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: Fisherman is a 3-elixir hook that works best next to Evo Royal Giant. Copy a winning list, not a random one.
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.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, Fisherman card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Fisherman (October 2026 tracker samples)
- 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)