AI Overview: Goblin Giant is a 6-elixir Epic troop in Clash Royale that unlocks in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9) and has an Evolution. He stomps toward buildings with two Spear Goblins on his back. SeeMeta lists one 2026 change, hitpoints up 3% on June 1. In October 2026, no printed RoyaleTracker Goblin Giant deck won more than 49.0%.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Goblin Giant costs 6 elixir, is an Epic troop, and unlocks in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9).
- He has an Evolution but no Hero version.
- On June 1, 2026, SeeMeta lists hitpoints up from 3,020 to 3,110.
- RoyaleTracker’s best Goblin Giant deck, a Sparky list with Evo Zap, won 49.0% over 822 battles.
- The Evolution does not appear in any of the eight printed lists.
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What Goblin Giant Does
The short version: Goblin Giant is a 6-elixir Epic tank. RoyaleTracker’s card text says he stomps toward enemy buildings and carries two Spear Goblins everywhere he goes. He unlocks in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9).
Goblin Giant is a tank with two small helpers on his back. He walks at your enemy’s tower while the Spear Goblins shoot.
What changed: SeeMeta lists one 2026 change, on June 1: hitpoints went from 3,020 to 3,110 (+3%). What it means: nothing else has changed since, so the lists below are a fair read of the base card.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 6 |
| Rarity | Epic |
| Type | Troop (tank) |
| Unlocks | Jungle Arena (Arena 9) |
| Evolution / Hero | Evolution, no Hero |
| Hitpoints | 3,110 (3,020 before June 1, 2026) |
| Last change | June 1, 2026 (SeeMeta) |
The card got a small hitpoint buff in June and has not been touched since, while lists with it still win under 50%. If Supercell wants it played, a bigger change is next. The negative effect: a 6-elixir tank that is buffed too far becomes a must-answer card that decides a game by itself.
Best Goblin Giant Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker printed eight Goblin Giant decks. The best, a Sparky list with Evo Zap, won 49.0% over 822 battles. The other seven won between 40.1% and 46.0%.
The pattern: Sparky is in the top two lists, and Rage is in the second and third. The heaviest lists, at 4.9 and 5.0 average elixir, won 41.3% and 40.1%. What it means: the card needs a damage partner, and extra weight does not help.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Sparky, Evo Zap and Skeleton King | 3.8 | 49.0% (822 battles) | |
| Sparky, Rage and Evo Firecracker | 3.9 | 46.0% (480 battles) | |
| Rage, Witch and Elite Barbarians | 4.3 | 44.8% (297 battles) | |
| Beatdown, Golem and Royal Recruits | 4.8 | 42.0% (1.0k battles) | |
| Mega Knight, Evo Mega Knight and Royal Hogs | 4.3 | 42.8% (264 battles) | |
| LogBait, Goblin Cage and Goblin Demolisher | 3.4 | 41.4% (457 battles) | |
| Barbarian Hut, Battle Ram and Witch | 4.9 | 41.3% (397 battles) | |
| Evo Mega Knight, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A and Freeze | 5.0 | 40.1% (322 battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Sparky, Rage and Evo Firecracker build in the table above, 46.0% in the tracker sample (480 battles), already loaded. It averages 3.9 elixir. Swap Dark Prince for a cheaper card to lower the cost.
How to Play Goblin Giant
- Play him when you are ahead on elixir. At 6 elixir, a failed push leaves you open.
- Pair him with Sparky. The top two lists run her.
- Add Rage or Zap. Four of the eight lists carry one of them.
- Back him up at the bridge. He is a tank, so a damage dealer behind him matters.
- Keep an eye on the two Spear Goblins. They are part of the push.
The move: next game, play Goblin Giant after you win an exchange, then follow with Sparky at the bridge.
If players move to the Evolution, the base card loses battles and the numbers on this page get thinner. The negative effect: a base card that fewer people play is harder to judge, and a bad sample can hide a good card.
How to Counter Goblin Giant
- Inferno Tower or Inferno Dragon: the damage builds up on a big target.
- The Log or Zap: they clear the two Spear Goblins.
- A cheap building: he walks toward buildings, so one in front of the tower leads him away.
- Split the push: hit the other lane while he is on his way.
The catch: do not ignore the Spear Goblins. They keep shooting after the tank is distracted.
Is Goblin Giant Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? Not as a base card. The best printed list won 49.0%. The catch: six of the eight won under 45%, and the Evolution lists on the Rage page are mixed, 56.2% and 44.9%, so there is no clear better route yet.
What to remember: Goblin Giant is a heavy tank that needs Sparky or Rage to win.
Rage lost tower damage on June 1, from 54 to 45, and it is in two of the top three Goblin Giant lists. If spell damage is trimmed again, the Sparky and Rage push loses reach. The negative effect: a 6-elixir tank that needs a 2-elixir spell to win is fragile when either one changes.
Go deeper: For more Goblin Giant ideas, read the Goblin Giant Prince deck and the Rage guide. You can build a variation in the Clash Royale Deck Builder, which shows the average cost as the deck fills up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Goblin Giant do in Clash Royale?
He is a tank who stomps toward enemy buildings with two Spear Goblins on his back, according to RoyaleTracker’s card text.
How much does Goblin Giant cost?
6 elixir.
When do you unlock Goblin Giant?
He unlocks in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9). He is an Epic card.
What is the best Goblin Giant deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed a Sparky deck with Evo Zap at 49.0% over 822 battles.
What counters Goblin Giant?
Inferno Tower, The Log or Zap, and a cheap building to lead him away.
Does Goblin Giant have an Evolution?
Yes. Evo Goblin Giant is available. He has no Hero version.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: Goblin Giant is a 6-elixir tank that works behind Sparky and Rage. Do not play him on low elixir.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, Goblin Giant card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Goblin Giant (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)