AI Overview: This Double P.E.K.K.A deck averages 3.8 elixir and pairs the P.E.K.K.A and Mini P.E.K.K.A with a Cannon Cart and Tombstone. In 2026 the Cannon Cart’s best list wins 69.7%, the P.E.K.K.A’s wins 65.8%, and the Mini P.E.K.K.A has only one of six lists above 50%. Numbers were pulled from the October 2026 card data. The official card list supplied every cost.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- The deck costs 30 elixir, which is 3.8 on average, with the P.E.K.K.A at 7 as the only heavy card.
- P.E.K.K.A gained damage on July 6 (816 to 842), and her best list wins 65.8% over 754 battles.
- Cannon Cart had no 2026 change, and its best list wins 69.7% over 1,400 battles.
- Mini P.E.K.K.A had no change, and only one of six printed lists is above 50% (best 60.6%).
- Tornado had no change, with a best list of 64.7%, and Ice Wizard’s best list wins 64.6%.
The Double P.E.K.K.A List, Priced Card by Card
Here’s the thing: the new meta was full of Golem beatdown, Three Musketeers and siege, and this deck could counter it all. The P.E.K.K.A is the main tank and also a win condition, but the best way to use her is as a reactive play.
| Card | Elixir | Job in the deck | 2026 status |
| P.E.K.K.A | 7 | Main tank, reactive play, counter-push | Damage 816 to 842 on July 6; best list 65.8% over 754 |
| Mini P.E.K.K.A | 4 | Reactive play, cheap pushes | No 2026 change; best list 60.6% over 1,100, only one of six above 50% |
| Cannon Cart | 5 | Beats Elite Barbarians, soaks spells | No 2026 change; best list 69.7% over 1,400 |
| Ice Wizard | 3 | Swarm control and slow | Best list 64.6% over 1,400; Hero freeze cut on September 16 and October 6 |
| Tornado | 3 | Pulls troops to the king tower | No 2026 change; best list 64.7% over about 1,900 |
| Zap | 2 | Kills swarms and resets Infernos | Crown Tower damage 58 to 48 on June 1; Evo Zap 77.0% over about 1,000 |
| Mega Minion | 3 | Anti-air high damage | No printed list above 50% (Hero 47.7%, base 44.7%) |
| Tombstone | 3 | Kites Hog and Giant | Best list 63.8%; Hero lists 53.7% to 64.6%; Hero Tomb Queen buffed in August |
All eight cards are priced in the table, with a note on how the October 2026 data treats each.
The deck relies on reactive plays. The negative effect: a reactive plan needs the opponent to move first, and an opponent who waits can leave a player stuck at the same elixir with nothing to punish.
What Changed in 2026
The P.E.K.K.A hits harder, at 842 instead of 816. The Cannon Cart did not change and has a strong 69.7% best list. The Tornado did not change either. The Mini P.E.K.K.A is the soft spot, since only one of six printed lists is above 50%.
Claims, rechecked. The Ice Wizard had a recent buff and one-shots Skeletons and Bats at tournament level.
The support. Ice Wizard has a best list of 64.6%, though his Hero lost freeze time twice this fall. Mega Minion has no printed list above 50%. Zap hits towers for 48, not 58. Tombstone has a best list of 63.8%.
Card pages: P.E.K.K.A, Cannon Cart and Mini P.E.K.K.A.
The Mini P.E.K.K.A was stronger than the Night Witch after a buff. The negative effect: the 2026 numbers do not support that claim, and a player who counts on the Mini P.E.K.K.A as a main answer may find it weaker than before.
How to Play It Today
Here’s the thing: the old plan has three stages. From 3:00 to 2:00, start slow and wait for the opponent to attack, then defend and counter-push. If they place something expensive in the back, punish with the Mini P.E.K.K.A or Cannon Cart. From 2:00 to 1:00, keep control until double elixir.
Matchups. Against Giant, use both P.E.K.K.A cards and Tornado him to the middle so both towers hit him. Against Hog, the Tombstone, Tornado, Mega Minion and Mini P.E.K.K.A all work, so Hog cycle is not a problem.
Translation: use the Ice Wizard with Tornado for a cheaper version of the ExeNado. Place the Cannon Cart behind the Tombstone when a Golem comes, so a Lightning turns the cart into a cannon that kites. In double elixir, put Ice Wizards and Mega Minions in the back and press a tower.
Elixir math: the P.E.K.K.A and Cannon Cart take 12 of the 30 elixir. The other six cost 18, about 3.0 each, which is why the deck feels heavy but flexible.
Try it yourself: test Double P.E.K.K.A Deck yourself in the Clash Royale Deck Builder; it opens with every card in place. Average elixir: 3.8. The tracker holds no sample of this exact build, so its 2026 win rate is unknown.
There is no way to lose to a Mega Knight with this deck. The negative effect: a claim that big was made against an old meta, and in 2026 a player who relaxes against a Mega Knight list may lose to the swap cards that deck now carries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Double P.E.K.K.A good in 2026?
Cannon Cart’s best list wins 69.7% and P.E.K.K.A’s wins 65.8%, but only one of six Mini P.E.K.K.A lists is above 50%, and this exact list has no tracker sample, so test the Mini P.E.K.K.A slot first.
What is the average elixir cost?
Add the eight costs and you get 30; that is 3.8 per card.
What is Icenado?
The Ice Wizard plus Tornado combo, which does well against most spell bait.
Why Cannon Cart with Tombstone?
The cart kites a Golem and becomes a cannon if the opponent uses Lightning.
How does it handle X-Bow?
It is the easiest matchup: both P.E.K.K.A cards and the Cannon Cart can kill it.
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 Clash.World! Supermarine here with my first ever guide on Clash Royale Arena, the Double P.E.K.K.A deck!
Now, we all know that the new meta consists of lots of Golem Beatdown, 3M, and Siege. But now, I have formulated a deck that can counter it all! Behold, Double P.E.K.K.A Cannon Cart!
Double P.E.K.K.A w/ Cannon Cart
The Deck
P.E.K.K.A: She is the main tank of the deck and counters just about almost anything in the current meta right now, ranging from Golem to Ram to 3M.
She deals very high damage, meaning you can use her as a win condition.
P.E.K.K.A is also very useful as a tank for other cards such as Mini P.E.K.K.A, Mega Minion, Cannon Cart, or Ice Wizard.
The best strategy for this card is to use her as a reactive play rather than an investment. This allows you to counter push with her.
Mini P.E.K.K.A: The miniature version of his (yes, he is a dude) big sister.
After his buff, he is a very strong card, even stronger than Night Witch!
He only allows one Hog shot, shreds right through cancer cards, and absolutely destroys X-Bow and 3M splits!
On offense, he does high damage to towers, just like P.E.K.K.A, so he can also be used as a win condition, which gives you the option of doing cheap Mini P.E.K.K.A Ice Wizard or MP Zap pushes.
Again, he is very useful as a reactive play to maximize defensive potential.
Cannon Cart: Poor Cannon Cart! It isn’t seeing any popularity (yet)! And that’s a shame, because it’s really good!
It works great against Elite Barbarians, as it will kill them both with some health left, and it is capable of soaking up Fireball and Poison and still be able to move!
On offense, it can almost take a whole Tower if left ignored!
However, the best way to use this card is with Tombstone. If there’s a Golem headed toward the Tombstone, place Cannon Cart behind it. Then, if they use their Lightning, Cannon Cart will convert into a Cannon, still kiting the Golem! Its shield hitpoints combined with its normal hitpoints make it a very good asset in battle!
Ice Wizard: His recent buff has made him extremely strong for swarm control on offense and defense.
He one-shots tournament level Skeletons and Bats, and also three-shots tournament level Minions. He also slows targets, meaning the Arena Towers and their troops will have a harder time killing your troops. Overall, he is a very expendable troop and can be used in any situation.
Tornado:
Pretty self-explanatory. Use it with Ice Wizard to make a cheaper version of ExeNado. Also use it to pull troops to the King Tower to activate it, helping in defense.
Zap: Also a self-explanatory card.
Kills swarms and resets Inferno.
Mega Minion: Your anti-air high damage unit.
He can really bully Baby Dragon and Lava Hound, and kills Inferno Dragon when paired with Zap.
Also use it against glass cannons such as Wizard, and other ranged units such as Executioner.
Tombstone: Your building.
Use it to kite building targeting troops such as Hog Rider and Giant. It pairs very well with Cannon Cart, as mentioned in that section.
Overall, very self explanatory.
General Gameplay:
3:00 – 2:00:
Start slow. Wait for the opponent to attack, then defend and counter push. If something expensive is placed in the back (Golem, MK, etc), then punish them with Mini P.E.K.K.A or Cannon Cart!
2:00 – 1:00:
Keep counter pushing and control the tempo of the fight until Double Elixir hits.
Double Elixir – End:
Unleash madness!
Place Ice Wizards and Mega Minions in the back to invest, then press the Tower of your choice and take it out. Watch out for anything dropped at the bridge, so still keep some Elixir in reserve for defense!
Matchups:
Giant Beatdown:
P.E.K.K.A and the mini version both work well against the Giant. You can also Tornado him into the middle to have both Arena Towers attack it.
Golem Beatdown:
Tombstone+Cannon Cart is your anti-Lightning defense. Also be sure to use Mini P.E.K.K.A to kill the rest of Golem and the resulting Golemites. Or, just use big P.E.K.K.A with Mega Minion to kill support.
Lava Hound:
Quite hard. Use Mega Minion to kill anything behind Hound, then use Ice Wizard to slow it down so Mega Minion can catch up and kill it. It can soak damage from Pups as well.
Hog:
Tombstone, Tornado, and Mini P.E.K.K.A all work well against the Hog Rider. Hog cycles shouldn’t be a problem, as you have four different counters to this card (Tombstone, Tornado, Mega Minion, Mini P.E.K.K.A).
3M:
P.E.K.K.A works well against these three when they’re all together. She one-shots them, and allows a counter push capability. If they 3M split, then use Mini P.E.K.K.A on the side with two and Mega Minion on the one, and Tombstone to deal with Ram.
Siege:
The easiest matchup. Both P.E.K.K.As and Cannon Cart can kill X-Bow. Against Mortar, Cannon Cart is your best option, but don’t place it too close, as you could be placing the CC in the dead zone, therefore risking unnecessary Tower damage!
Spell Bait:
Icenado. Yes, I said Icenado. This combo does very well against most Spell Bait. Zap Goblin Barrels and you’re golden! You can also choose to use Ice Wizard alone and Tornado the Barrels to engage the King.
P.E.K.K.A:
Use you own P.E.K.K.A only as a last resort. Tombstone and Ice Wizard excel at keeping the P.E.K.K.A distracted, and Mini P.E.K.K.A and Mega Minion are very good support killers. Be sure to use Zap or Icenado on any swarms!
Mega Knight:
You have TONS of MK counters. There’s literally no way you can lose. However, they may also have P.E.K.K.A. Use your own P.E.K.K.A combined with Ice Wizard to slow MK’s attack speed, and Tornado to keep opposing P.E.K.K.A away for a while. Then, use Mega Minion to kill the P.E.K.K.A. An alternative could be to use Cannon Cart on Mega Knight, then counter P.E.K.K.A with P.E.K.K.A. Use Zap where necessary.
So that’s all on this insane anti-meta deck! Leave a comment if you want more decks from me, and let me know if you want me to feature something of your choice! Supermarine out!
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