AI Overview: Minion Horde is a 5-elixir Common troop in Clash Royale that sends six fast flying attackers. It unlocks in Hog Mountain (Arena 10) and has an Evolution. RoyaleTracker’s best Minion Horde deck won 51.9% in October 2026, and it is the only printed list above 50%. SeeMeta lists an Evolution buff on August 4, 2026.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Minion Horde costs 5 elixir, is a Common troop, and unlocks in Hog Mountain (Arena 10).
- It has an Evolution but no Hero version.
- On August 4, 2026, SeeMeta lists the Evolution’s hit speed slowdown going from 50% to 33% and files it as a buff.
- RoyaleTracker’s best Minion Horde deck won 51.9% over 992 battles.
- Only one of the eight printed lists won more than 50%.
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What Minion Horde Does
The short version: Minion Horde is a 5-elixir Common. RoyaleTracker’s card text says you get six fast, unarmored flying attackers: three is a crowd, six is a horde. It unlocks in Hog Mountain (Arena 10), and it has an Evolution but no Hero.
Six flying fighters for one card. They go over walls and tanks, but a single splash spell can wipe them out.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 5 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Troop (flying) |
| Unlocks | Hog Mountain (Arena 10) |
| Evolution | Yes |
| Hero | None |
| Last change | August 4, 2026, Evolution (SeeMeta) |
SeeMeta lists the Evolution’s hit speed slowdown going from 50% to 33% on August 4 and files it as a buff. None of the eight printed base-card lists runs the Evolution, but two Giant Skeleton lists do (54.3% and 46.4%). The negative effect: if the Evolution spreads, it pulls more decks into the same Clone and Sparky shell, and games start to look alike.
Best Minion Horde Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker printed eight Minion Horde decks. The best, an Evo Tesla list with Giant Skeleton, Sparky and Clone, won 51.9% over 992 battles. The other seven won between 42.8% and 48.8%.
The pattern: Sparky shows up in four of the eight lists, and those four won between 44.9% and 51.9%. Two lists carry Mirror. The heaviest list, at 5.5 average elixir, won 44.9%. What it means: the Horde is a support card for slow, heavy decks, and none of them is a clear winner.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Evo Tesla, Giant Skeleton and Clone | 4.1 | 51.9% (992 battles) | |
| Hog Rider, Witch and Prince | 3.9 | 48.8% (765 battles) | |
| Evo Wizard, Evo Furnace and Mirror | 4.3 | 47.8% (1.3k battles) | |
| Hog Rider, Evo Royal Recruits and Mega Knight | 5.0 | 47.7% (1.0k battles) | |
| Evo Wizard, Mega Knight and Lightning | 4.5 | 46.9% (1.1k battles) | |
| Beatdown, Evo Witch and Archer Queen | 4.6 | 46.4% (752 battles) | |
| Beatdown, Balloon and Electro Giant | 5.5 | 44.9% (967 battles) | |
| Hero Bowler, Giant Skeleton and Barbarian Hut | 5.0 | 42.8% (964 battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Hog Rider, Witch and Prince build in the table above, 48.8% in the tracker sample (765 battles), already loaded. It averages 3.9 elixir, the lightest list on the page. Swap Prince for Fireball to answer swarms.
Which Decks Use Minion Horde?
Four of the eight lists pair the Horde with Sparky (51.9%, 47.8%, 46.9% and 44.9%). Two are Hog Rider lists (48.8% and 47.7%). One is a beatdown list with Evo Witch, Archer Queen and Electro Giant (46.4%). The last is a Hero Bowler and Giant Skeleton list with Barbarian Hut (42.8%).
What it means: the two Hog Rider lists show the Horde can work in a faster deck, and both sit just under 50%. The move: try the 48.8% Hog Rider list first, because it is the lightest list on the page.
How to Play Minion Horde
- Play it behind a ground tank. The Horde flies over and finishes what the tank pulls.
- Pair it with Sparky. Four of the eight lists do.
- Keep a spell for their anti-air. A Musketeer or Wizard can stop six minions.
- Do not drop it at 5 elixir with no follow-up. A failed Horde leaves you behind.
- Try the Evolution with Clone. The two Giant Skeleton lists that run it use Clone.
The move: next game, play the Horde in the back after their spell is used, then push the other lane.
The best list runs Evo Tesla, which lost 14.9% of its pulse damage on May 4 (174 to 148), and base Tesla lost 5 seconds of lifetime on June 1. A third trim would hit the only list above 50% first. The negative effect: a card that keeps getting small cuts can slide a deck below 50% without any single patch looking big.
How to Counter Minion Horde
- Arrows or Zap: they hit the whole group.
- Fireball: it hits air, so it clears the Horde and the troop next to it.
- Anti-air splash: Wizard, Baby Dragon or Executioner shreds six minions.
- Ranged troops: Musketeer and Archers pick them off one by one.
The catch: do not use The Log or Valkyrie. Both only hit the ground.
Is Minion Horde Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? It depends on the shell. The best list won 51.9%. The catch: seven of the eight printed lists won under 49%, so the card is easier to use as a support piece than as a core.
What to remember: Minion Horde works with Sparky and Clone, not alone.
Sparky is in half of the printed lists and in both Giant Skeleton lists that run the Evolution, so a Sparky change would reach the Horde’s main shell at once. The negative effect: when one partner card holds up an archetype, a single patch can erase the best list, and players who built a deck around Sparky lose their trophy push.
Go deeper: For more Horde lists, read 6 best tips for using Minion Horde and the Sparky deck guide. To test swaps, load the cards into the Clash Royale Deck Builder and read the average cost it reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Minion Horde do in Clash Royale?
It sends six fast, unarmored flying attackers for 5 elixir.
How much does Minion Horde cost?
5 elixir.
When do you unlock Minion Horde?
It unlocks in Hog Mountain (Arena 10). It is a Common card.
What is the best Minion Horde deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed an Evo Tesla deck with Giant Skeleton, Sparky and Clone at 51.9% over 992 battles.
What counters Minion Horde?
Arrows, Zap, Fireball and anti-air splash troops such as Wizard or Baby Dragon.
Does Minion Horde have an Evolution or Hero?
It has an Evolution but no Hero. SeeMeta lists an August 4 change to the Evolution’s hit speed slowdown.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: Minion Horde is a 5-elixir flying support card. Pair it with Sparky or Clone and keep a spell ready.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, Minion Horde card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Minion Horde (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)