AI Overview: Goblin Curse is a 2-elixir Epic spell in Clash Royale that unlocks in Serenity Peak (Arena 14). Enemies in it take damage over time and turn into Goblins when they die. SeeMeta lists a rework on August 4, 2026 that adds a 15% enemy slowdown. In October 2026, RoyaleTracker’s best Goblin Curse deck won 63.4% over 951 battles.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Goblin Curse costs 2 elixir, is an Epic spell, and unlocks in Serenity Peak (Arena 14).
- It has no Evolution and no Hero version.
- On August 4, 2026, SeeMeta lists an enemy slowdown of 15%, up from 0%.
- RoyaleTracker’s best Goblin Curse deck, an Evo Witch list, won 63.4% over 951 battles.
- Only two of the eight printed lists won over 50%.
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What Goblin Curse Does
The short version: Goblin Curse is a 2-elixir Epic spell. RoyaleTracker’s card text says enemies inside take damage over time and turn into Goblins after they are defeated. It unlocks in Serenity Peak (Arena 14).
Goblin Curse is a cheap spell that hurts a group and leaves you a few goblins when they die.
What changed: SeeMeta lists one change on August 4, 2026: enemy slowdown went from 0% to 15% (+15 percentage points). What it means: enemies inside the curse are now slowed, so your swarm gets more time to fight.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 2 |
| Rarity | Epic |
| Type | Spell |
| Unlocks | Serenity Peak (Arena 14) |
| Evolution / Hero | None |
| Last change | August 4, 2026 (SeeMeta) |
The slowdown is new, and the tracker already shows a 63.4% list. If players learn to use the slow on a push, the card could get a second look from Supercell. The negative effect: a cheap spell that slows and creates troops is hard to play around.
Best Goblin Curse Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker printed eight Goblin Curse decks. The best, an Evo Witch and Evo Skeleton Army list with Lightning, won 63.4% over 951 battles. A Hog Rider list won 52.6%. The other six won between 42.6% and 48.4%.
The pattern: the biggest sample is a Golem list at 44.3% over 12,900 battles. Skeleton Army is in four lists, Mega Knight in three, and all three Mega Knight lists won 46.2% or less. What it means: the two lists over 50% are the Evo Witch ones.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Golem, Evo Skeleton Army and Evo Inferno Dragon | 3.8 | 44.3% (12.9k battles) | |
| Mega Knight, Evo Witch and Evo Skeleton Army | 3.8 | 44.3% (1.2k battles) | |
| Evo Witch, Evo Skeleton Army and Lightning | 3.8 | 63.4% (951 battles) | |
| Mega Knight, Evo Furnace and Mirror | 3.8 | 44.9% (947 battles) | |
| Mega Knight, Evo Valkyrie and Mirror | 3.8 | 46.2% (686 battles) | |
| Evo P.E.K.K.A, Evo Furnace and Electro Wizard | 3.8 | 48.4% (560 battles) | |
| Graveyard, Evo Furnace and Giant Skeleton | 3.6 | 42.6% (551 battles) | |
| Hog Rider, Evo Witch and Evo Bomber | 3.5 | 52.6% (502 battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Evo P.E.K.K.A and Evo Furnace build in the table above, 48.4% in the tracker sample (560 battles), already loaded. It averages 3.8 elixir. Swap Archers for a cheaper card to lower the cost.
How to Play Goblin Curse
- Cast it on a group. It hurts everyone inside and turns the dead into Goblins.
- Pair it with Skeleton Army. Four of the eight lists do.
- Pair it with Evo Witch. The best list and two others do.
- Use it for 2 elixir. It is cheap, so cast it often.
- Skip it with Mega Knight. All three Mega Knight lists won under 47%.
The move: next game, cast Goblin Curse on their swarm after your Skeleton Army lands.
Evo Witch is in three lists, and SeeMeta lists a rework for it on August 4: healing per Skeleton 53 to 153, and healing only from her first wave. If the rework settles, the 63.4% list may last. The negative effect: if it does not, the best Goblin Curse deck loses its core.
How to Counter Goblin Curse
- Kill the cursed troops late: they turn into Goblins when they die.
- Spread your troops: fewer troops inside the curse means fewer new Goblins.
- The Log or Zap: clear the new Goblins fast.
- Do not clump a swarm: a tight group takes the most damage.
The catch: do not kill a cursed tank next to your tower. The Goblins appear right there.
Is Goblin Curse Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? Sometimes. One list won 63.4% and one won 52.6%. The catch: six of eight won under 49%, and the biggest sample, 12,900 battles, won 44.3%.
What to remember: Goblin Curse is best in an Evo Witch and Skeleton Army swarm deck.
The 15% slowdown is the only change listed for Goblin Curse this year, and the 63.4% list has only 951 battles. If that win rate holds on a bigger sample, expect the next patch to trim Evo Skeleton Army or Evo Witch rather than the spell. The negative effect: a short-lived spike can send players to a deck that falls back to 45%.
Go deeper: For the swarm cards around it, read the Skeleton Army guide, the Witch guide and the Lightning guide. Want to try a version of your own? Add cards in the Clash Royale Deck Builder and watch the average elixir change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Goblin Curse do in Clash Royale?
It is a spell that damages enemies over time and turns them into Goblins after they are defeated.
How much does Goblin Curse cost?
2 elixir.
When do you unlock Goblin Curse?
It unlocks in Serenity Peak (Arena 14). It is an Epic card.
What is the best Goblin Curse deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed an Evo Witch and Evo Skeleton Army deck with Lightning at 63.4% over 951 battles.
What counters Goblin Curse?
Spread your troops, and clear the new Goblins with The Log or Zap.
What changed for Goblin Curse in 2026?
SeeMeta lists an enemy slowdown of 15%, up from 0%, on August 4.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: Goblin Curse is a 2-elixir swarm spell. Use it with Evo Witch and Skeleton Army.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, Goblin Curse card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Goblin Curse (October 2026 tracker samples)
- SeeMeta, Clash Royale balance changes 2026 (page updated October 8, 2026)
- Clash Royale card data used by the Deck Builder (elixir costs and card types)
- Supercell official Clash Royale API, card list (elixir cost, rarity, Evolution and Hero flags)