AI Overview: Tornado is a 3-elixir Epic spell in Clash Royale, unlocked in Arena 15. It drags enemy troops to its center while dealing damage over time. RoyaleTracker listed its best deck at 64.7% win rate in October 2026, and seven of the eight printed lists won more than 50%. SeeMeta lists no 2026 change, and it has no Evolution or Hero version.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Tornado costs 3 elixir, is an Epic spell, and unlocks in Arena 15 (Miner’s Mine).
- It drags enemy troops to its center while dealing damage over time.
- It has no Evolution or Hero version.
- SeeMeta lists no 2026 balance change for Tornado.
- RoyaleTracker’s best Tornado deck won 64.7% over about 1,900 battles.
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What Tornado Does
The short version: Tornado is a 3-elixir Epic spell. RoyaleTracker’s card text says it drags enemy troops to its center while dealing damage over time, just like a magnet. It unlocks in Arena 15 (Miner’s Mine).
It pulls troops into a pile, and it hurts them while they sit there.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 3 |
| Rarity | Epic |
| Type | Spell (pull and damage over time) |
| Unlocks | Arena 15 (Miner’s Mine) |
| Evolution or Hero | None |
| 2026 change | None listed (SeeMeta) |
Tornado has no 2026 change, and seven of the eight printed lists win above 50%. If it stays on top, Supercell may trim the damage over time or the pull. The negative effect: a cheap spell that sets up every big spell is hard to nerf without breaking the decks around it, so the change would hit many lists at once.
Best Tornado Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker tracked 10 decks with Tornado in October 2026 and printed eight. The top deck won 64.7%, and seven of the eight printed lists won more than 50%.
The pattern: three Graveyard Poison lists won between 61.5% and 64.6%, and the two Rocket Poison lists with Evo Valkyrie and Evo Tesla won 51.8% and 46.3%. What it means: Tornado is strongest next to Graveyard, and weaker when Rocket is the only finisher.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Beatdown, Evo Elite Barbarians and Golem, top deck | 4.5 | 64.7% (1.9k battles) | |
| Graveyard Poison, Evo Baby Dragon | 3.4 | 61.5% (1.9k battles) | |
| X-Bow, Evo Knight and Evo Tesla | 3.5 | 60.2% (2.2k battles) | |
| Cannon Rocket, Evo Executioner | 3.1 | 53.1% (1.6k battles) | |
| Rocket Poison, Evo Valkyrie and Evo Tesla | 3.4 | 46.3% (1.3k battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Cannon Rocket and Evo Executioner build in the table above, 53.1% in the tracker sample (1,600 battles), already loaded. It averages 3.1 elixir. Swap Fire Spirit for another cheap card to see how the average cost moves.
Which Decks Use Tornado?
RoyaleTracker’s eight printed lists show five styles: three Graveyard Poison lists (61.5% to 64.6%), two Rocket Poison lists (46.3% and 51.8%), one X-Bow list (60.2%), one Golem beatdown list (64.7%) and one Cannon Rocket list (53.1%).
What it means: Tornado fits both cheap and heavy decks. The printed lists average between 3.1 and 4.5 elixir, with the Graveyard lists at 3.4 and the Golem list at 4.5. Poison is in five of the eight lists, and Rocket is in four.
How to Play Tornado
- Pull troops into your damage. Place Tornado so it drags enemies into Executioner, Rocket or Poison.
- Pull a tank away from the tower. It stops a push for a few seconds.
- Do not cast it for no reason. The spell is cheap, but the pile needs a follow-up.
- Pair it with Graveyard. The three Graveyard lists in the printed set won 61.5% to 64.6%.
- Cycle it fast. At 3 elixir, it comes back often.
The move: next game, wait for two small troops to line up in front of your tower, then drag them into the center and finish with a splash card.
For a longer walk-through, read our Tornado guide.
Three Graveyard Poison lists won 61.5% to 64.6%, so Graveyard is where Tornado shines. If Graveyard gets a nerf, Tornado loses its best partner. The negative effect: a spell whose best results depend on one win condition falls with it, and players who built around the pair would have to start again.
How to Counter Tornado
- Do not clump your troops. A pull only works on units that stand in range.
- Play tanks away from the center. A tank pulled to the middle of the arena stalls your push.
- Bait the spell. Make them spend Tornado on a cheap card, then play the real push.
- Wait for the spell to be used. Then play your push into a fresh cycle.
The catch: Tornado is cheap. If you chase it, you lose elixir. Play around it instead.
Is Tornado Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? Yes, in Graveyard and beatdown lists. Seven of the eight printed lists won more than 50%, and SeeMeta lists no 2026 change. The Rocket Poison lists with Evo Valkyrie and Evo Tesla won only 51.8% and 46.3%.
What to remember: Tornado is a tool for decks that already know how to finish a pile.
The two Rocket Poison lists with Evo Valkyrie and Evo Tesla won 51.8% and 46.3%, well below the Graveyard lists. If Supercell changes the pull strength, those lists lose a defensive tool first. The negative effect: a pull that works less often makes defending a push harder, and slow decks would feel it before cycle decks.
Go deeper: For more pull lists, read the Tornado combos page and advanced tips for Rocket and Tornado. 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 Tornado do in Clash Royale?
It drags enemy troops to its center while dealing damage over time.
How much does Tornado cost?
3 elixir.
When do you unlock Tornado?
In Arena 15 (Miner’s Mine), according to RoyaleTracker. It is an Epic card.
What is the best Tornado deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed a Golem beatdown deck with Evo Elite Barbarians at 64.7% over about 1,900 battles.
What counters Tornado?
Spread your troops, keep tanks away from the center and bait the spell with a cheap card.
Does Tornado have an Evolution or Hero?
No. RoyaleTracker lists neither for it.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: Tornado is a 3-elixir pull that powers Graveyard and Rocket lists. Cast it where a splash card can finish the pile.
Building around this card? Our guide on how to use the Clash Royale Deck Builder shows how to load a deck, check patch risk and copy it into the game.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, Tornado card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Tornado (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)