AI Overview: This Royal Giant Wizard deck averages 3.9 elixir and uses only common and rare cards. The Royal Giant outranges most buildings, and the Valkyrie, Wizard and Musketeer follow behind him. The Royal Giant had no 2026 change, and Goblins’ best list wins 59.9%, though this exact list has no tracker sample. Each card is checked below.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- The deck costs 31 elixir, which is 3.9 on average, and the Royal Giant is the heaviest card at 6.
- Royal Giant had no 2026 change, and his Evolution lists range from 56.9% to 79.8%.
- Wizard was reworked on September 8: damage rose from 281 to 304, and the first attack slowed from 0.4 to 0.5 seconds.
- Goblins were reworked on August 4, and their best list wins 59.9% over 504 battles.
- Mini P.E.K.K.A had no 2026 change, and only one of six printed lists won more than 50%.
The Royal Giant Wizard List, Priced Card by Card
The setup. The Royal Giant shoots from range, so he can hit a tower from behind most defenses. The support cards just need to keep him alive long enough to do it.
Matchups. Against a Hog cycle deck, the Royal Giant is slow, so lean on the Mini P.E.K.K.A and Valkyrie for defense first. Against a building deck, he is at his best, because his range lets him hit the tower without stopping for a Cannon or Tesla. Against Three Musketeers, a Fireball and Zap pair can break the push before it is ready. The takeaway: pick your moment, and let the opponent show their answer first.
| Card | Elixir | Job in the deck | 2026 status |
| Royal Giant | 6 | Main tank and win condition | No 2026 change; Evolution lists 56.9% to 79.8% |
| Valkyrie | 4 | Ground splash support | Evo tornado damage halved in August; all eight base lists 47.8% or less |
| Musketeer | 4 | Ranged damage | No 2026 change; Evo and Hero lists mostly 53% or more, best Hero 62.1% |
| Fireball | 4 | Medium spell and finisher | Crown Tower damage 207 to 172 to 159; best list 60.4% over about 4,700 |
| Goblins | 2 | Cheap swarm and bait | Rework on August 4; best list 59.9% over 504 |
| Mini P.E.K.K.A | 4 | Tank killer and counter-push | No 2026 change; best list 60.6% over 1,100, only one of six above 50% |
| Wizard | 5 | Splash defense and support | Rework on September 8: damage 281 to 304, first attack 0.4 to 0.5 seconds; best base list 51.3%, best Hero list 66.1% over about 1,500 |
| Zap | 2 | Cheap spell and reset | Crown Tower damage 58 to 48 on June 1; Evo Zap 77.0% over about 1,000 |
The table lists all eight cards, their elixir costs and where each stands after the 2026 patches.
What comes next. Royal Giant lists swing wildly: 56.9% to 79.8% for the Evolution lists. A patch that touches the base card could move this deck a lot in either direction, so keep an eye on the notes.
What Changed in 2026
The short version. The Wizard hits harder but starts slower. Fireball deals 159 to a tower, not 207. Zap deals 48, not 58. The Goblins came out stronger after their rework. The Royal Giant, Valkyrie and Musketeer had no 2026 change that hurts them.
Claims, rechecked. The deck is said to have gone 30 wins, 4 losses and 6 draws in 40 games, and Royal Giant is called popular soon. Both are personal and dated claims that cannot be checked, and the 2026 sample does not show Royal Giant surging. The 3.9 average adds up from 31 elixir. Treat every figure as a starting point, not a rule.
Zoom out. A tank with range is rare, and that is the whole pitch. The cost of that pitch is tempo: every Royal Giant play commits six elixir, and any answer that costs less puts you behind.
The fine print. The Wizard’s best base list wins 51.3%, so he is a fair defender and no more, though his best Hero list reaches 66.1%. The Mini P.E.K.K.A is a steady card, but five of the six printed lists do not clear 50%.
Card pages: Royal Giant, Valkyrie, Wizard and Mini P.E.K.K.A.
The risk. The deck is built for a different era of defensive buildings. If a modern opponent runs a Tesla, Inferno Tower or fast Hog cycle, the Royal Giant’s range matters less than the speed of the answer.
How to Play It Today
Step one. Place your support troops behind the Crown Towers to clear the opponent’s first push. When they reach the river, surprise the opponent with the Royal Giant on the other lane.
Worth knowing. Level the Royal Giant and Valkyrie first. Strong splash and a strong tank turn small leads into tower damage, and the cheap cards do the rest.
Bottom line. This list is a throwback that still works if you respect its speed. It is slow, it is expensive, and it is strong when the opponent has no cheap way to stop a Royal Giant. Read their deck first, and then decide if the plan fits.
Upgrade order. Level the Royal Giant and Valkyrie first, then the Musketeer and Wizard. The Goblins and Zap can wait because they work at almost any level. Remember that the Wizard now hits harder but starts a fraction slower, so he benefits from a tank in front of him. A well-leveled tank plus one splash troop is the heart of this list.
Tips. Do not send the Royal Giant first. Make the opponent spend elixir on the back line, then place him. Two of them in double elixir is the strongest finish. Open the linked card pages before you queue, since one balance patch can flip a trade.
Step two. The Valkyrie is the ideal partner: she cleans up Goblins and Barbarians with splash. In double elixir, two Royal Giants are hard to stop. Keep the Zap in hand for the first Minion Horde or Goblin Barrel.
Elixir math. The Royal Giant, Wizard, Valkyrie, Musketeer, Fireball and Mini P.E.K.K.A cost 27 of the 31 elixir. Only Zap and Goblins are cheap, so the cycle is slow.
Try it yourself: the Clash Royale Deck Builder can open Royal Giant Wizard Deck with all eight cards placed. Its average cost is 3.9 elixir. Treat it as a classic list, since the tracker holds no win rate for it.
What to watch. A slow cycle means each mistake costs more. If the Royal Giant is read, you cannot easily rebuild, so track which counters the opponent has used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Royal Giant Wizard deck good in 2026?
Royal Giant’s Evolution lists run 56.9% to 79.8%, and Goblins’ best list wins 59.9%, but this exact list has no tracker sample, so test the Wizard slot first.
What is the average elixir cost?
31 elixir across eight cards, or 3.9 on average.
Why use the Royal Giant?
He hits towers from range and outreaches most defensive buildings.
What does the Valkyrie do here?
She clears swarms such as Goblins and Barbarians behind the Royal Giant.
Can a Witch replace the Wizard?
She can, but her damage per second is lower, which suits this deck less.
Original Guide, Kept in Full
The text below is the original page, kept in full. It was written between 2016 and 2024, so some details are out of date. The tips and numbers above use 2026 sources.
Hey there guys, In this post, I am going to show you an impressive Royal Giant Deck that Got me to Arena 8. As Royal Giant is going to get a buff in the upcoming update, which helps him outrange most defensive buildings in Clash Royale, I am pretty sure this card is going to be popular soon! Moreover, most players haven’t used or even haven’t faced Royal Giant yet so I think it is definitely worthwhile to give this guy a try and surprise your opponents!
MonadPlays shared this deck a few days ago and I have found it to be very impressive in the current game meta with lots of Hog, Bomb Tower and P.E.K.K.A Double Prince Decks! And it is going to be much better after the next update! This deck can counter almost every deck in Arena 7 and early Arena 8 (I can’t push to 3500+ trophies with it because of low card levels). In my last 40 games with this deck, I got 30 wins, 4 losses and 6 draw, which is very impressive!
Cards
Royal Giant: This is the main tanker and the key of this deck. My strategy is usually to place support troops behind the Crown Towers to clear opponent’s push and surprise him with Royal Giant when my support troops reach the River. Royal Giant can easily take down Towers and Buildings. 2 Royal Giant in x2 Elixir time is quite unstoppable.
Valkyrie: She is an ideal troop in any Royal Giant push. She deals splash damage making short work of Goblins, Barbarians,… She is pretty tanky and can easily clear Bomb Tower, Double Prince,… On defense, she is great against almost every push. Just place her behind opponent’s tankers and she can finish off all support troops quickly.
Musketeer: Place her behind your Royal Giant to make the most of it. When gets protected well, she can deal loads of damage to the Towers. She is also very great at dealing with Baby Dragon, Cannon and many other troops.
Fireball: This is definitely one of the most useful cards in Clash Royale. Fireball helps you deal with P.E.K.K.A pushes, Barbarians, Minion Horde, Three Musketeers and swarms. Sometimes, you just need a few damage from your Fireball to finish off a Tower. I posted an ultimate guide about this stunning card before. You can take a look at here for more tips!
Mini P.E.K.K.A: I use this sneaky troop in this deck to devastate when it gets ignored. I use it as a sneaky push most of the time behind my Royal Giant. On defense, he is also great at countering Hog Rider, Giant, Giant Skeleton,…
Wizard: Wizard is the key support behind Royal Giant in this deck. He deals tons of splash damage and takes out Minions, Barbarians, Goblins,… quickly to protect Royal Giant.
Goblins: Hands down Goblins are very popular in Clash Royale and we all know what they can do. They are great at dealing with Hog Riders, Musketeers,… I usually use them to distract opponent’s troops and to sneakily deal ample damage to opponent’s Towers.
Zap: You can use zap to take out Goblins, Skeleton Army, Minions,… Zap is also used to stop charging Prince and reset X-Bow, Mortar and Inferno Tower’s target.
Matchups
Hog Rider Decks: It is pretty difficult to deal with Hog Freeze and Hog Zap decks, however after the first Hog Push, you can easily defend and counter-push. You should drop your Mini P.E.K.K.A immediately once the opponent drops his Hog and be vary of the Freeze Spell. When your opponent drops his Freeze, quickly take out that Hog with Goblins and launch a counter-push. Sometimes, you should Zap the running Hog Rider to halt it and remove support troops nearby such as Goblins, Skeletons,…
Hut Decks: Hands down, they are one of the hardest decks I have faced in Clash Royale as they quickly take out my Royal Giant and keep spawning troops. The best strategy to defeat these decks is to use Fireball wisely. If a big push is coming your way, use Fireball and Zap to clear it. Otherwise, you can use Fireball to reduce the lifetime of Huts. If your Royal Giant can’t deal damage, you should push with your Mini P.E.K.K.A and Valkyrie, followed by Wizard. When you think you just can’t win the game, play for a draw!
P.E.K.K.A Decks: It is pretty easy to play against these decks as you can outplay them with cheap counters. Valkyrie will easily take out Double Prince, Musketeer, Goblins,… behind P.E.K.K.A and your tower will have enough time to take down P.E.K.K.A by the time it is at your Tower. Use Goblins to distract P.E.K.K.A and even Mini P.E.K.K.A would be great too as he can deal loads of damage to P.E.K.K.A. You should always keep the Fireball in your hands to clear Wizard, Bomber, Archers, Spear Goblins, Musketeer,… behind P.E.K.K.A then take the P.E.K.K.A down with your Goblins and start a counter push.
Mortar Decks: Mortar decks are one of the most used decks in this game meta. While playing versus Mortar Decks, you should cycle quicker than them and force them into playing defensively. Clear the Mortar and buildings nearby with Goblins, Musketeer and Valkyrie before lauching a counter push. Once you have a push going, you will almost always take down at least 1 Tower. After that, you can play defensively during the rest of the game.
Golem + Wizard: This is a very easy matchup as you can counter the 13 Elixir push most of the time with just 8 Elixir. Use your Valkyrie right on the Wizard and play Mini P.E.K.K.A/Goblins to deal with Golem. After that, launch a counter push with your huge Elixir advantage.
You can watch this video to see how MonadPlays deal with some popular matchups:
Okay guys so that’s all about this Royal Giant Deck! I hope you guys really enjoyed reading and will get a lot of trophies in the future with the Royal Giant! Good luck my friends!
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- CryptoAIMeta card guides for these cards, built from RoyaleTracker October 2026 samples and SeeMeta 2026 balance changes
- SeeMeta, Clash Royale balance changes 2026 (page updated October 2026), read through search summaries
- Supercell official Clash Royale API, card list (elixir cost, rarity, unlock arena)
- The original clash.world page (2016 to 2024), kept in full below