AI Overview: Graveyard tops out near 71.6% in the best October 2026 list and Electro Wizard near 72.1%. Mega Knight is the weak link: only two of its 15 printed decks win 51% or more. Poison and Arrows lost Crown Tower damage in June.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- The deck costs 30 elixir, which is 3.8 on average, so it cycles faster than a typical Mega Knight list.
- Graveyard has a top deck at 71.6% and lost one skeleton on June 1 (13 to 12).
- Electro Wizard has a best list of 72.1% over about 1,100 battles, and a Hero version arrived in October 2026.
- Mega Knight is the weak spot: only two of 15 printed decks reach 51% or more, and its Evolution changed on June 1 and August 4.
- Poison fell from 184 to 168 Crown Tower damage on June 1, so it chips slightly less.
The FriskYard List, Priced Card by Card
Here’s the thing: many players call the Mega Knight a hybrid of Electro Wizard, Lava Hound and Bandit. He is also the only 7-elixir card in the deck. The rest of the list is cheap on purpose, so the Graveyard comes back around fast.
| Card | Elixir | Job in the deck | 2026 status |
| Mega Knight | 7 | Defensive tank with a landing hit | Only two of 15 printed decks won 51% or more; Evolution changes June 1 and August 4 |
| Graveyard | 5 | Win condition, skeleton party | Top deck 71.6%; skeletons 13 to 12 on June 1 |
| Electro Wizard | 4 | Stun and reset on defense | Best list 72.1% over about 1,100; Hero added in October 2026 (small samples) |
| Goblin Barrel | 3 | Second win condition | Best list 65.4% over about 1,500; first hit 0.4 to 0.3 seconds on October 6 |
| Poison | 4 | Spell that clears swarms | Crown Tower damage 184 to 168 on June 1; best list 68.6% over about 3,800 |
| Ice Spirit | 1 | Cheap freeze, best common in the old view | Hitpoints 230 to 215 on August 4; every printed list 56.7% or more |
| Knight | 3 | Cheap tank for chip defense | Best list 67.1% over 1,000 (LogBait); Hero shield 768 to 512 |
| Arrows | 3 | Cheap spell for skeleton swarms | Crown Tower damage 93 to 75 on June 1; best list 68.7% |
That mix is why the average lands at 3.8 and not at 4.5 or higher like most Mega Knight lists.
The Mega Knight is the least stable card in the list. The negative effect: with two Evolution changes this year and only two good printed decks, one more adjustment could push the card out of the top Graveyard lists altogether.
What Changed in 2026
About Valkyrie, and that warning still counts. Valkyrie base lists win 47.8% or less in 2026, so she is not common, but the Graveyard still loses to any ground splash near the tower.
Why the cheap half matters. The Mega Knight can be stopped by troop combos that cost no more than 5 elixir. That is still the risk in 2026: any cheap pair that kites him wins elixir. Ice Spirit, Knight and Arrows are the cheap half of this deck, and every printed Ice Spirit list wins 56.7% or more, so they carry real weight.
The numbers moved a little. Graveyard loses one skeleton, Poison deals 168 to a Crown Tower, and Goblin Barrel lands its first hit in 0.3 seconds instead of 0.4 since October 6. The Ice Spirit lost some hitpoints (230 to 215), but every printed Ice Spirit list still wins 56.7% or more.
For deeper card pages, see Graveyard, Electro Wizard and Goblin Barrel.
Supercell has trimmed Graveyard, Poison and Ice Spirit within a few months. The negative effect: each trim is small, but three small trims in one deck add up.
How to Play It Today
Here’s the thing: the old rule still works. Use Poison on offense with the Graveyard and only on defense when forced. The Electro Wizard should reset a Battle Ram, Prince or Dark Prince, then drift to the bridge for a small counter-push.
Matchups. Poison clears the swarms that shut down the Graveyard, and warned against spending it on defense. Against Valkyrie, Bowler or any ground splash near the tower, hold the Graveyard until that card is spent, and use the Goblin Barrel as the bait that shows what the opponent keeps in hand.
Elixir math: Mega Knight at 7 and Graveyard at 5 take 12 of the 30 elixir. The other six cards cost 18, exactly 3 each on average. That even spread lets the cycle return to the Graveyard quickly after the Mega Knight has been played.
Translation: treat the Mega Knight as a defender first. Place him behind the bridge when a tank crosses, then follow with a Graveyard on the opposite tower once the enemy has spent its splash. Goblin Barrel is the second threat that makes the opponent guess which tower is next.
Try it yourself: want to see how it feels? Open the Clash Royale Deck Builder, where Mega Knight Graveyard Deck is waiting. At 3.8 elixir on average it is a clear example of its style; just remember it has no 2026 win rate behind it.
A Graveyard deck lives or dies by one splash spell in the opponent’s hand. The negative effect: if the next patch lifts Valkyrie, Bowler or Arrows, the old FriskYard shape loses a card it cannot easily replace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mega Knight Graveyard deck still playable?
Graveyard and Electro Wizard have strong printed lists, but the Mega Knight itself reaches 51% in only two of 15 printed decks, so the list works best as a base to tune, starting with the Mega Knight slot.
How heavy is this deck in elixir?
The eight cards add up to 30 elixir, so the average is 3.8.
Why was it called FriskYard?
Did Graveyard get nerfed in 2026?
Slightly. It spawns 12 skeletons instead of 13 since June 1, though the best printed deck still wins 71.6%.
Can Knight be replaced?
Yes. The Knight has a best list of 67.1% over 1,000 battles in LogBait, but any 3-elixir ground tank fits the same role.
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.
Hello, beauties and gentlebeauties! This is Inaros (Frisk Dreemurr in the comments!), coming to you live with a report of my status in the crown championship…I failed. I lost in the second stage.
But anyway, like I said, I’m Frisk, and today I want to share a deck that uses the Mega Knight!
Card Breakdown!
Mega Knight:
Out now! Landing with the power of 1,000 mustaches, this handsome guy lands with a POW, and keeps packing a punch, jumping from troop to troop!
He seems to be a hybrid of these cards: The Electro Wizard (spawn damage), the Lava Hound (tankiness), and the Bandit (charging up before dealing area damage; 2x damage after charging).
He may seem powerful at first, but can be easily stopped by various troops/troop combos, some not costing more than 5 elixir for a +2 trade
Graveyard:
Start a party whenever you plop this card onto the field… a Skeleton party, anywhere in the arena! YAAAAAAAY!
Spawns a whole lot of doots, but you can never tell where, as RNGesus controls the card. Can take a tower with the right support.
Just beware of Valkyrie. Though she hasn’t made an appearance in the Arena lately, it’s best to be careful.
You all know your placements already, so no need for explanation! *winks*
Poison:
A must have in almost all Graveyard decks. Destroys most glass cannons. Clears out any potential swarm that easily shuts down your doot party.
Also helps the doots in destroying the tower quicker.
Try not to use Poison on defense unless you absolutely have to.
Electro Wizard:
He lands with a POW, and then continues to impress by attacking 2 targets at a time! What a show-off!
He is extremely useful in resetting the charge of Prince, Dark Prince, and Battle Ram. Also stops Inferno Dragon and assists tanks in dealing with Inferno Tower.
He’ll play a defensive role in this deck, but can squeeze himself into a counter push if possible.
Having him at level 2+ is recommended as most Fireballs are overleveled, killing him instantly when used.
Ice Spirit:
This little guy, in my opinion, is the best common card ever!
It’s tanky (for one-Elixir card!), fast, and just plain adorable. Their best feature is a 1.5 second freeze, buying you just enough time to stop that P.E.K.K.A push or to allow your Battle Ram to deal that deadly charge damage!
Knight:
The Mega Knight’s lesser counterpart. Used to be a card we’d just use in the lower arenas, but now he has found a spot in many decks and in ALL arenas!
Offers decent damage per hit and at a decent hit speed too.
Very tanky when overleveled, and can stop most glass cannons on it’s own! Good mini tank for Graveyard.
Read more about him here.
Arrows:
Pretty self explanatory. Effective against swarms and as a glass cannon finisher.
Now, you may be asking, why have Poison AND arrows in the same deck? See, Poison takes a bit of time to kill swarms, so when making a graveyard push, a tank’s survival is essential.
Arrows offer an instant response. Use on Goblin Gangs and Minion Hordes that want to destroy your hopes and dreams.
Goblin Barrel:
Use when Graveyard starts to fail. Can deal hundreds of damage if left unanswered.
Replacements!
Tips and Advice
- Mega Knight is a wonderful card. It really is. I like it, and plan to make a ladder deck with him once I acquire him in my card collection. He is a well-rounded card, but don’t overly rely on him.
- Don’t send him alone, as he will likely get distracted and start to attack other troops. If he jumps to the side opposite of your Graveyard push, you’re screwed.
- Mega Knight is expert at counterpushing. Wait for your opponent to make a push and drop him so that he hits every troop. This way you can get elixir advantage, which allows you to drop that GY without the risk of getting counterpushed.
General Gameplan
3:00- 1:01:
Knight at the back will be your best starting play here.
The second-best play will be Ice Spirit wherever you please.
You will be able to stop most pushes, because Knight+Ice Spirit can take care of most ground pushes. You have Electro Wizard as the extra helper.
Mega Knight is going to be your surprise card, so try not to reveal him until Double Elixir time. The ONLY exception is when the other dude has a deathball push coming at you, and you need Mega Knight’s spawn to clear out the troops.
1:00- 0:00:
IIIIIIT’S HAMMER TIME!
With this deck’s cheap cost, you’re sure to outcycle your opponent, crush his defenses, and take his tower(s).
Overtime:
In the event that you go to overtime, it’s best you play for a draw.
Graveyard needs a lot of support to be able to do anything, and your opponent will likely be 10 times more alert than before.
Matchups
Lava Hound:
I hate this card, to be honest. I especially hate Lavaloon. DON’T, I repeat, DON’T let them get their Balloon down. You’re likely screwed if that happens. Pre-Poison to make sure they don’t even think about using their Minions/Gang.
Golem:
As soon as the big guy goes down, immediately rush the other lane with a Knight+Graveyard push. Have Poison/Arrows ready just in case.
Bait:
You have various splash cards on your side. You should be able to keep up with their cycle.
Siege:
This is gonna be a tough matchup. Don’t let their siege weapon lock onto your tower. Mega Knight and Electro Wizard are available in the event that they do.
Hog Rider:
Knight+ Ice Spirit with Electro Wizard should be enough to stop most pig pushes. Mega Knight also works(ish)
Graveyard:
Go all out. Sadly, you may need to use defensive Poisons. E-wiz’s spawn damage is viable as well
Spawner:
You won’t encounter these very often, but if you do, don’t even bother attacking. The Spawners will crash the doot party 🙁
Conclusion
Well, that was it! My second deck. Not off meta, but it’s still Frisk style.
Next up, more drama! More romance! More FRISKINESS! In other words, Cannon Cart 😉
Stay Determined!
Frisk Dreemurr
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