AI Overview: Lava Hound, Miner and Sparky were the three Legendaries revealed in the big May update, along with the Fire Spirits, Furnace and Guards. The reveal had few details, so most of the page was a guess. Now the Lava Hound has the best list of the group, and Sparky has the narrowest. The old reveal is kept below, so you can trust each point and skip the guesswork.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- TouchArcade reported the three Legendaries in a May 2016 reveal.
- The Lava Hound’s best 2026 list wins 78.8%, but over a small sample of 241 battles.
- The Miner’s tower damage fell from 49 to 39 on July 6.
- Sparky’s best list wins 56.2% over about 2,600 battles, with no change this year.
- The Furnace’s best list wins 72.1%, and the Guards’ best list wins 50.1%.
The Six Cards, Then and Now
The big idea. The reveal knew the names and little else. Six cards later, the data shows which ones carried.
Next step. The Night Witch pairs well with the Lava Hound, as the draft tips show.
Matchups. Against the Lava Hound, bring air defense and a spell. Against Sparky, bring a Zap.
| Card | At the reveal (original) | Today |
| Lava Hound | Predicted 7 to 8 elixir, air tank, 8 pups | 7 elixir. Damage 53 to 71. Best list 78.8%. |
| Miner | New Legendary, no details yet | 3 elixir. Tower damage 49 to 39. Best list 66.0%. |
| Sparky | New Legendary, no details yet | 6 elixir. Best list 56.2%, no 2026 change. |
| Fire Spirit | New card, no details yet | 1 elixir. Hitpoints 230 to 215. Best list 62.9%. |
| Furnace | New card, no details yet | 4 elixir. Range 6 to 5.5. Best list 72.1%. |
| Guards | New card, no details yet | 3 elixir. No change. Best list 50.1%. |
The table sets the early guesses beside the 2026 numbers. The Lava Hound’s pup count and cost were predictions. The Miner and Sparky had no stats at the time. The Fire Spirit, Furnace and Guards were just names.
Zoom out. Early reveals are guesses, and guesses can mislead buyers. If studios keep teasing cards before the numbers are final, players will spend gold on rumors, and a patch will undo the plan.
What Changed Since the Reveal
The short version. The Lava Hound hits harder, from 53 to 71 damage on October 6. The Miner lost tower damage. The Fire Spirit lost hitpoints and gained damage. The Furnace lost range. Sparky and the Guards did not change.
Why it matters. Old hype can cost real gold.
Good to know. Early guesses are not facts.
Short on time? Read the table, then pick the card that fits your deck.
Final word. Names are easy. Numbers take time.
Plain talk. This is a check on old predictions. It works before you spend.
One more way to see it. The reveal was a menu with no prices. The ladder filled them in.
In plain English. The Lava Hound grew stronger. The Miner shrank a little. Sparky stayed put.
Claims, rechecked. The write-up predicts the Lava Hound’s attack speed and pup hitpoints. Those were guesses at the time, and are not repeated. Treat every figure as a starting point, not a rule.
The fine print. The Lava Hound sample is small, so treat 78.8% as a hint. Sparky’s 56.2% rests on about 2,600 battles. The Fire Spirit’s best list wins 62.9% over 707 battles.
Card pages: Lava Hound, Miner, Sparky, Fire Spirit and Furnace.
Zoom in. The original guessed the Lava Hound at 7 to 8 elixir, with the same hitpoints as the Golem. The cost guess landed. The rest was a prediction, so do not rely on it.
How to Use Each Card Today
Play the Lava Hound with air support. Pair it with the Night Witch or Balloon for a big air push.
Keep it simple. One Legendary per deck is plenty.
Small habit. Check a card’s sample size first.
Extra tip. Fire Spirits are cheap tools next to a Giant.
Last tip. The Furnace pairs with a spell to hold the lane.
Quick recap. Three Legendaries, three jobs.
Reality check. A best list is the best day, not the average day.
Bottom line. Lava Hound for air pushes, Miner for chip, Sparky for a niche.
Worth knowing. For Sparky counters, see how to counter Sparky. For Lava Hound decks, see Lava Hound decks.
Tips. Check the sample size before you copy a list. A 241-battle result can swing a lot. Open the linked card pages before you queue, since one balance patch can flip a trade.
Use the Miner for chip damage. His tower damage fell, but his best list still wins 66.0%.
Treat Sparky as a counter. She is a narrow card. Use her when the opponent lacks a Zap.
Zoom out again. If the Legendary slot keeps getting reworked, the old reveal will keep losing its meaning. The risk is a card that changes so much that its first fans no longer recognize it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Legendaries came in the May update?
The Lava Hound, Miner and Sparky, per TouchArcade’s May 2016 reveal. Use it as a guide, and check the linked pages for the current details.
Which of the three is best in 2026?
The Lava Hound has the highest list at 78.8%, but on a small sample. The Miner is steadier at 66.0%.
What else came in the update?
The Fire Spirits, Furnace and Guards.
Did the Lava Hound cost match the guess?
Yes. The original guessed 7 to 8 elixir, and it costs 7 now.
Is Sparky good now?
She is narrow. Her best list wins 56.2%, and she had no change this year.
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.
6 new Clash Royale Cards is going to be released in the upcoming big Clash Royale update! Let’s take a look and see what we got so far about them :D.
About a month ago I did post a sneak-peek page about the upcoming Clash Royale updates with lots of new changes (new cards, gold rewards,…) and seems like everything is going to be true!
Today, Supercell Clash Royale has released the third sneak peek about 6 new cards in this update! Put your hand in the air guys!
Supercell just revealed 3 new Clash Royale cards today: Fire Spirits, Furnace and Guards.
And here are the 3 new Clash Royale Legendary Cards: Lava Hound, Miner and Sparky!
New Clash Royale Cards Gameplay
My prediction for Clash Royale Lava Hound: Lava Hound costs 7-8 Elixir. It’s the air version of Clash Royale Golem with the same HP, DPS, attack range is about 3.5 tiles and attack speed is about 1.3 seconds. The Clash Royale Lava Hounds deals splash damage upon death to air troops nearby and summons 8 Lava Pups (as Golem releases Golemites when it dies). Lava Pups deals splash damage to air troops nearby upon death.
- Clash Royale Lava Pup HP is about 100, attack range is 1.5, attack speed is 1.3s.
Updating…
What do you think about these new Clash Royale cards guys? Please share your opinions! xD
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