AI Overview: Ice Spirit and Bowler came in one July reveal, alongside the Lumberjack and The Log. The Ice Spirit is a cheap freeze that still wins in every printed list. The Bowler dropped a point in cost but lost range. The old reveal is kept below, so you can trust each point and skip the guesswork.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- The original says the Ice Spirit froze troops for 2 seconds and cost only 1 elixir.
- Every printed Ice Spirit list wins 56.7% or more in 2026.
- The original gave the Bowler a cost of 6 elixir. The official list shows 5 elixir today.
- The Bowler’s range dropped from 7.5 to 7 tiles in August 2026.
- The same update brought the Lumberjack and The Log, which are both still common in top lists.
The Pair, Then and Now
The big idea. One cheap freeze and one heavy roller. The reveal liked both, and the data agrees with the Ice Spirit more than the Bowler.
Next step. The Log, in the same update, is ranked in the card rankings guide.
Matchups. Against swarms, the Bowler wins the trade. Against air, bring a Tesla or Musketeer.
| Card | At the reveal (original) | Today |
| Ice Spirit | Common, 1 elixir, freezes for 2 seconds | 1 elixir. Hitpoints 230 to 215. Every list 56.7%+. |
| Bowler | Epic, 6 elixir, splash, pushes back 1 tile | 5 elixir. Range 7.5 to 7. Best list 72.3%. |
| Lumberjack | New Legendary in the same update | Evo tower damage 256 to 128. Best list 72.3%. |
| The Log | New Legendary in the same update | Tower damage 41 to 35. Best list 65.1%. |
The table lines up the reveal with today. The Ice Spirit kept its job and its record. The Bowler got cheaper, but his best list is far above the rest, so his results depend on the deck.
Zoom out. Cheap cards get nerfed a point at a time. If the Ice Spirit loses another bit of health, its edge as a free cycle card will narrow, and decks that rely on it will need a new cheap tool.
What Changed Since the Reveal
The short version. The Ice Spirit lost 15 hitpoints on August 4. The Bowler lost half a tile of range. The Lumberjack’s Evolution lost tower damage, and The Log lost some too.
Short on time? Read the table. Ice Spirit stays, Bowler needs a deck.
Final word. Small cards outlast big promises.
Plain talk. This is a then-and-now guide. It works as a quick check.
One more way to see it. The Ice Spirit is a coin you flip. The Bowler is a bowling ball you roll.
In plain English. One card stayed cheap and useful. The other got cheaper and shorter.
Claims, rechecked. The write-up says the Bowler does 226 damage per hit to a tower at level 4 and the Ice Spirit freezes for 2 seconds. Those are old numbers. Treat every figure as a starting point, not a rule.
The fine print. The Bowler’s best list wins 72.3%, but the other six base lists win only 42.7% to 45.1%. The Lumberjack’s best list wins 72.3% too, with only one of eight lists above 50%.
Card pages: Ice Spirit, Bowler, Lumberjack and The Log.
Zoom in. The original says the Bowler pushes enemies back one tile and clears ground swarms. The role has not changed. The card is just a little shorter-ranged now.
How to Use Each Card Today
Use the Ice Spirit to cycle. At 1 elixir, it is the cheapest way to reach your win condition.
Extra tip. Roll the Bowler behind a tank, not in front.
Last tip. Save the Ice Spirit for the moment before a tower hit.
Quick recap. Cheap freeze, heavy roller.
Reality check. A 72% list does not mean a 72% card. Check the sample.
Bottom line. Ice Spirit for cycle, Bowler for pushes.
Worth knowing. For a full Bowler deck, see Bowler Giant deck tips.
Tips. Freeze a Prince with the Ice Spirit, then finish him. The original says the Ice Spirit stops a charging Prince. Open the linked card pages before you queue, since one balance patch can flip a trade.
Pair the Bowler with a tank. The Bowler and Giant deck is the classic home for him.
Mind the rest of the deck. His best list wins a lot, but most Bowler lists do not.
Zoom out again. If cheap freeze cards keep getting trimmed, the best answer to a charging push will be a spell. The risk is a meta where a single Ice Spirit no longer stops a Prince.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the July update add?
The original names the Ice Spirit, the Bowler, the Lumberjack and The Log. Use it as a guide, and check the linked pages for the current details.
How much does the Bowler cost now?
5 elixir. The original gave it as 6.
Is the Ice Spirit still good?
Yes. Every printed list wins 56.7% or more.
Why did the Bowler change?
His range dropped from 7.5 to 7 tiles in August 2026.
What does the Bowler counter?
Ground swarms. The original also calls him a counter to Hut decks.
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.
In the upcoming Clash Royale July Update, there are 4 new cards in total: Ice Spirit, Bowler and 2 new Legendary cards, which will be revealed soon today! I am very very excited guys! Let’s take a close look!
Ice Spirit and Bowler – 2 New Clash Royale Cards in the upcoming July Update
Ice Spirit
- This new Common card costs only 1
. An Ice Spirit will be summoned. - This new guy can deal damage and freeze the enemies for 2 seconds, both troops and buildings! Seems like the arena damage is pretty large as it can cover the entire Minion Horde.
- Ice Spirit stops charging Prince.
- Updating…
Wait! 1 Elixir, 2 seconds? R.I.P Sparky!
| Freeze Duration | Movement Speed | Targets | Attack Range | Deploy Time |
| 2s | Very Fast | Both Air & Ground | 2.5 Tiles | 1s |
Bowler
If you play Clash of Clans, you may know this guy!
- The Bowler is Epic card that costs 6 .
- He deals splash damage with his globular rock, smashes everything on the straight line and push them back 1 tile (except charging Princes).
Bowler will be a great counter to Hut Decks, even better than Wizard, Bomber and Bomb Tower. He can completely eliminate ground swarms. He can also deal heavy damage to Tower (226 damage per hit at level 4) If supported well. I really want to use this guy!
| Hit Speed | Movement Speed | Targets | Attack Range | Deploy Time |
| 2.5s | Slow | Ground Only | 5 Tiles | 1s |
2 New Legendary Cards – Lumberjack and The Log
To read more about these new Legendary cards, please take a look at here.
New other stuffs:
- Player profile will show the last used Battle Deck.
- New sort button will be added for the Card Collection (Sort by Arena, Elixir, Rarity, …)
- New Inferno Tower graphic. See this.
Updating….
What do you think about these new troops guys? Please share your opinions! Also, don’t forget to bookmark this page to read more great news!
Before locking in a deck, run it through the Deck Builder: the Counter and Patch risk tabs flag weak spots that reading a guide cannot show.
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