AI Overview: The King’s Cup challenge was the first special event in Clash Royale, played with a blind deck of six set cards and two random ones. Entries were free once and cost 5 gems after, and cards were raised to a standard level. The original rules are kept below, so you can trust each point and skip the guesswork.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- The King’s Cup was the first of many planned special event challenges, per the original.
- The first entry was free. Later entries cost 5 gems.
- Three losses ended a run, and card levels were raised to Tournament Standard.
- Each deck had six defined cards and two random ones, and you could use cards you did not own.
- The original says the mode was made for fun, not for competition.
The Blind Deck Rules
The big idea. Everyone plays a deck they did not build. The goal was fun and a level playing field.
Worth knowing. For a card-by-card view, see the card rankings guide.
Fair play. A level cap keeps spending from deciding the match.
| Rule | Detail (original) | Note |
| Entry | First free, later entries 5 gems | Old price. |
| Losses | Three losses and you are out | Same as normal challenges. |
| Card levels | Raised to Tournament Standard | Old level system. |
| Deck | Six set cards and two random cards | You can play cards you do not own. |
| Prizes | Same as Classic Challenges | Event is over. |
The table lists the rules from the original page. The blind deck meant you played what you were given. Cards went up to a standard level, so the fight was about play, not spending.
Zoom out. Special events with fixed decks come back in new forms. If they return, the lesson is the same: a mode built for fun can still attract players who treat it as a grind.
What Changed Since the Original
The short version. The event happened once, and later special events used different rules. The numbers in the original, such as 5 gems and Tournament Standard levels, belong to the old system.
Short on time? Read the table and remember six plus two.
Final word. Fun events build habits.
Plain talk. This is a rules record. It works as history.
One more way to see it. It was a potluck dinner. You cook with what is in the bag.
In plain English. It was a fun event with a fair twist, like the later draft challenges.
Claims, rechecked. The write-up gives November 4 as the start date and says more events would follow. Both are historic. No year is stated, so none is claimed here. Treat every figure as a starting point, not a rule.
The fine print. The original explains that a level 8 player with level 7 commons would get level 9 commons in the event. That rule used the old card level scale, which has since been replaced.
For modern challenge play, see the Grand Challenge tips and the draft rules guide.
Zoom in. The original says the prize structure matched the Classic Challenges, so wins unlocked the same rewards. The twist was the deck, not the prizes.
What the Blind Deck Taught Players
Learn every card. A random deck rewards players who know all the cards.
Extra tip. Pick the safest lane first. Learn the deck as you go.
Last tip. Read each card before you play it.
Quick recap. Six set, two random, three losses.
Reality check. The event is over. The lesson is not.
Bottom line. Play the deck you are given, and play it well.
Practice. Try a friendly battle with random cards to train the skill.
Tips. In any fixed-deck mode, scout the first two cards your opponent plays. Check the live game before you plan around any of this, since events and rules change.
Play the role, not the name. If you get a tank, play a tank. If you get a spell, find its job.
Stay calm. A deck you did not build is a deck nobody built for you.
Zoom out again. If fixed-deck events return, they may reward card knowledge over card levels. The risk is an event that new players dread because they do not know what half the cards do, and quit before the prizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the King’s Cup challenge?
The first special event challenge, with a blind deck of six set cards and two random ones. Use it as a guide, and check the linked pages for the current details.
How much did it cost to enter?
The first entry was free. Later entries cost 5 gems, per the original.
Could you use cards you did not own?
Yes. The mode gave you a deck to play.
Were card levels capped?
Yes. Cards were raised to the Tournament Standard of the time.
Is the King’s Cup still running?
No. It was a one-off event, and later special challenges used different rules.
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 guys, in the next few week, we are going to have some insane special event challenges in Clash Royale. And the first one is the King’s Cup! Thanks Yarn a lot for sharing the very informative video as always!
Special Event Challenge: King’s Cup
Play the King’s Cup on Nov 4th!
In this update, there will be a new special events in the form of Challenges! The first one is the King’s Cup! Remember that this is just one of the many special events in the future. There will be so many more with different names!
The first entry is free. After you finish the first challenge, all other next entries will cost 5 Gems each.
The rules are pretty similar to the regular Challenges:
- Three losses and you are out.
- Card levels are capped at Tournament Standard. But unlike the normal Challenges, this event will bring all of your cards to the Tournament Standard. Which means, If you are level 8 player with level 7 commons and level 6 rares, you will obtain level 9 Commons and level 7 Rares during the Challenge.
Blind Deck Challenge: Also, we have a very fun rule of the King’s Cup Challenge! Each Challenge, you are going to be playing a blind deck, containing 6 defined cards and 2 random cards. You even can play cards you don’t own. This mode was design to be fun, not competitive.
Below is the list of decks in the King’s Cup Challenge:
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King’s Cup prizing structure is exactly like the Classic Challenges:
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Sources
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