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State of the Meta - Cards and Decks for February to March 2023

March 7, 2023 · 16 min read

We look at the last decks played by the Top 1000 players and find out what they used most.

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Top Cards in Clash Royale

The February 2023 season has just finished and we now have fresh new stats from Top Ranked battles (Path of Legends: Ultimate Champion League).

We’ll take a look at all the cards that perform well, provide representative decks for all of them. For the first time ever, we’ll also provide a chart that shows changes compared to the previous meta in December 2022.

Raw data for these charts are available at the end of the post as CSV files.

Table of Contents

Introduction

You can use our Cards section to observe card usage throughout the season. For analyses in this series, we focus specifically on the last deck that the players use to complete their season. It goes hand-in-hand with our Leaderboard Decks feature. Or more specifically, these are the cards from the Season 2023-02 Leaderboard Decks.

As with previous analysis, we have provided data for both Top 1000 and Top 200 because some of the professional players prefer to see Top 200 results while we feel that Top 1000 provide a more holistic view of the meta.

Best Cards Top 1000

Top Cards in Clash Royale

Best Cards Top 200

Top Cards in Clash Royale

Analysis: Overview

If you don’t remember how we got here, here’s a refresher of the most recent balance changes:

Work-in-progress Balance Changes - Clash Royale 2023-02 Season 44 Update

While we had a really balanced season before this balance, we can’t say the same for the current meta. Of note, Archers have been significantly over buffed (intentionally), so we’re seeing a huge boost in her popularity. Because of the significant nerf of the Rocket and Archer Queen, both of these popular cards have gone down in usage drastically.

Through these buffs and nerfs, we’re seeing Miner Poison making a huge comeback. In fact, it‘s the dominant archetype for the accounts that finished in top 10.

Besides Miner Poison, we’re seeing a huge boost to Wall Breakers. This card is now the top win conditions for both Top 200 and Top 1000.

This change is particularly notable when you look at the chart below which shows the change in usage between this meta and the previous one:

Before and After: 2022-12 vs 2023-02

These charts compare the meta in season 2022-12 vs season 2023-02. The arrows follow the change from before (December 2022) to after (February 2023).

  • Green arrows: usage increase
  • Purple arrows: usage decrease
  • Numbers: usage
  • Longer arrows: bigger change
  • Shorter arrows: smaller change

Win Conditions

It’s insane that Wall Breakers have such huge jump in usage — both for players in Top 200 and Top 1000. Royal Giant and Graveyard both decrease in usage quite a bit. Goblin Barrel saw a huge decrease in usage likely because Rocket is most usually used in Log Bait decks.

Clash Royale Meta: Season 2022-12 vs 2023-02

All Cards

When we look at all the cards, the benefit of this range chart should be clearer.

Clash Royale Meta: Season 2022-12 vs 2023-02

Zooming in for a closer look, we see Archers usage increasing by more than ten-fold! Archer Queen and Rocket usage tanked by more than half.

Clash Royale Meta: Season 2022-12 vs 2023-02

What other observations do you notice? Use the PDF links above to zoom in and dissect the meta on your own.

Troops

The most popular troop for the February 2023 season is Archers, followed closely by Miner, Phoenix, and Goblins.

Spells

The Log usage has gone down drastically due to the nerf, but remains the most popular small spell. Arrows increased in usage drastically, now with similar usage as The Log.

Fireball remains the dominant big spell, though Poison closely follows behind.

And here are the top 50 most popular decks in Top 1000 I hope that you’ll pick up some decks to play in the March season!

MM WB Miner Poison 3.0 Cycle

Rank #1. 6.0% (60 / 1000)

Wall Breakers Miner Mighty Miner Poison Archers Goblins The Log Bomb Tower

EGiant GK Phoenix Nado

Rank #2. 4.2% (42 / 1000)

Electro Giant Phoenix Golden Knight Lightning Archers Tornado Barbarian Barrel Cannon

Mortar MM Miner Poison 2.9 Cycle

Rank #3. 2.1% (21 / 1000)

Mortar Miner Mighty Miner Poison Archers Goblins Ice Spirit The Log

X-Bow 3.0 Cycle

Rank #4. 1.7% (17 / 1000)

X-Bow Knight Fireball Archers Skeletons Ice Spirit The Log Tesla

Giant Double Prince EWiz Phoenix

Rank #5. 1.4% (14 / 1000)

Giant Miner Prince Phoenix Dark Prince Electro Wizard Arrows Zap

RG Monk Phoenix FishBoy

Rank #6. 1.3% (13 / 1000)

Royal Giant Monk Phoenix Fisherman Fireball Archers Goblins The Log

GK Miner Poison Phoenix Nado

Rank #7. 1.2% (12 / 1000)

Miner Phoenix Golden Knight Poison Tornado Skeletons Ice Spirit Bomb Tower

Golem GK Phoenix BBD

Rank #8. 1.2% (12 / 1000)

Golem Phoenix Golden Knight Baby Dragon Lightning Tornado Barbarian Barrel Tombstone

Hog 2.6 Cycle

Rank #9. 1.2% (12 / 1000)

Hog Rider Musketeer Fireball Ice Golem Skeletons Ice Spirit The Log Cannon

MM GY Phoenix Freeze

Rank #10. 1.1% (11 / 1000)

Graveyard Mighty Miner Phoenix Archers Arrows Freeze Barbarian Barrel Tombstone

RHogs GK RR FM

Rank #11. 1.0% (10 / 1000)

Royal Hogs Golden Knight Flying Machine Royal Recruits Goblin Cage Zappies Arrows Barbarian Barrel

LavaLoon Miner Double Dragon

Rank #12. 1.0% (10 / 1000)

Lava Hound Balloon Miner Inferno Dragon Barbarians Skeleton Dragons Arrows Zap

Mortar SK Miner Horde

Rank #13. 1.0% (10 / 1000)

Mortar Miner Skeleton King Flying Machine Minion Horde Skeleton Army Archers Arrows

LavaLoon ID Valk

Rank #14. 0.9% (9 / 1000)

Lava Hound Balloon Inferno Dragon Valkyrie Fireball Archers Arrows Tombstone

EGiant GK Phoenix Nado

Rank #15. 0.8% (8 / 1000)

Electro Giant Phoenix Golden Knight Lightning Bomber Tornado Barbarian Barrel Cannon

Loon Miner 2.9 Cycle

Rank #16. 0.8% (8 / 1000)

Balloon Miner Musketeer Ice Golem Skeletons Barbarian Barrel Giant Snowball Bomb Tower

WB Miner MA Valk

Rank #17. 0.7% (7 / 1000)

Wall Breakers Miner Magic Archer Valkyrie Tornado Skeletons The Log Bomb Tower

EGiant GK Miner BBD

Rank #18. 0.7% (7 / 1000)

Electro Giant Miner Golden Knight Baby Dragon Goblins Arrows Tornado Cannon

EGiant GK Phoenix Nado

Rank #19. 0.7% (7 / 1000)

Electro Giant Phoenix Golden Knight Lightning Fire Spirit Tornado Barbarian Barrel Cannon

MM Bait 3.0 Cycle

Rank #20. 0.7% (7 / 1000)

Goblin Barrel Mighty Miner Rocket Princess Goblins Ice Spirit The Log Cannon

Pekka Bandit EWiz Bridge Spam

Rank #21. 0.7% (7 / 1000)

Battle Ram P.E.K.K.A Magic Archer Royal Ghost Fireball Electro Wizard Bandit Zap

MM WB Miner Poison 2.9 Cycle

Rank #22. 0.6% (6 / 1000)

Wall Breakers Miner Mighty Miner Poison Archers Goblins The Log Cannon

GK 3M Bandit FishBoy

Rank #23. 0.6% (6 / 1000)

Three Musketeers Golden Knight Royal Ghost Fisherman Bandit Archers Heal Spirit Elixir Collector

MM GobDrill 3.0 Cycle

Rank #24. 0.6% (6 / 1000)

Goblin Drill Mighty Miner Fireball Archers Goblins Ice Spirit The Log Bomb Tower

GY IWiz BBD Nado

Rank #25. 0.6% (6 / 1000)

Graveyard Baby Dragon Knight Poison Ice Wizard Tornado Barbarian Barrel Tombstone

Golem EBarbs Phoenix NW

Rank #26. 0.6% (6 / 1000)

Golem Lumberjack Phoenix Elite Barbarians Night Witch Bomber Arrows Zap

Mortar SK Miner Cart

Rank #27. 0.5% (5 / 1000)

Mortar Miner Skeleton King Cannon Cart Flying Machine Skeleton Army Archers Arrows

WB MK Phoenix

Rank #28. 0.5% (5 / 1000)

Wall Breakers Miner Mega Knight Prince Phoenix Bandit Archers Arrows

RG Monk Phoenix FishBoy

Rank #29. 0.5% (5 / 1000)

Royal Giant Monk Phoenix Hunter Fisherman Fireball Goblins The Log

RHogs GK 3M Ghost

Rank #30. 0.5% (5 / 1000)

Royal Hogs Three Musketeers Golden Knight Royal Ghost Hunter Ice Golem Barbarian Barrel Heal Spirit

Hog Valk Execnado Control

Rank #31. 0.5% (5 / 1000)

Hog Rider Rocket Valkyrie Executioner Goblins Tornado Ice Spirit The Log

Hog AQ GS 3.1 Cycle

Rank #32. 0.5% (5 / 1000)

Hog Rider Giant Skeleton Archer Queen Earthquake Skeletons Ice Spirit The Log Cannon

Giant AQ GY

Rank #33. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Graveyard Giant Archer Queen Dark Prince Skeleton Army Minions Arrows Giant Snowball

RHogs AQ 3.0 Cycle

Rank #34. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Royal Hogs Archer Queen Earthquake Goblins Fire Spirit Royal Delivery The Log Cannon

Giant DP Rage Pump

Rank #35. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Giant Mini P.E.K.K.A Dark Prince Minions Arrows Heal Spirit Rage Elixir Collector

WB MK ID

Rank #36. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Wall Breakers Miner Mega Knight Prince Inferno Dragon Bandit Archers Arrows

RG SK FishBoy Zappies

Rank #37. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Royal Giant Skeleton King Fisherman Fireball Archers Goblins Zappies Arrows

GobG GK Sparky Zappies

Rank #38. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Goblin Giant Sparky Golden Knight Mini P.E.K.K.A Zappies Bats Zap Rage

RHogs GS FishBoy Ghost

Rank #39. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Royal Hogs Giant Skeleton Flying Machine Mother Witch Royal Ghost Fisherman Zappies Arrows

GK 3M EBarbs Ghost

Rank #40. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Three Musketeers Elite Barbarians Golden Knight Royal Ghost Bandit The Log Heal Spirit Elixir Collector

Giant DP Witch Rage

Rank #41. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Giant Mini P.E.K.K.A Dark Prince Witch Arrows Zap Rage Elixir Collector

LumberLoon Bats Bait 2.6 Cycle

Rank #42. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Balloon Lumberjack Princess Goblins Bats Ice Spirit Barbarian Barrel Giant Snowball

MM WB RR Log Bait

Rank #43. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Wall Breakers Skeleton Barrel Mighty Miner Royal Recruits Fireball Goblin Gang Dart Goblin Goblins

GK 3M EBarbs Ghost

Rank #44. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Three Musketeers Elite Barbarians Golden Knight Royal Ghost Ice Golem Barbarian Barrel Heal Spirit Elixir Collector

X-Bow 3.0 Cycle

Rank #45. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

X-Bow Knight Fireball Archers Skeletons Electro Spirit The Log Tesla

Golem DP Phoenix EDrag

Rank #46. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Golem Lumberjack Phoenix Dark Prince Electro Dragon Tornado Barbarian Barrel Elixir Collector

LumberLoon Double Dragon Bowler Freeze

Rank #47. 0.4% (4 / 1000)

Balloon Lumberjack Inferno Dragon Bowler Electro Dragon Tornado Freeze Barbarian Barrel

GobG DP Phoenix Hunter

Rank #48. 0.3% (3 / 1000)

Goblin Giant Sparky Phoenix Dark Prince Lightning Hunter Arrows Barbarian Barrel

Giant MM Sparky Zappies

Rank #49. 0.3% (3 / 1000)

Giant Sparky Mighty Miner Mini P.E.K.K.A Minions Zappies Arrows Rage

AQ WB MK

Rank #50. 0.3% (3 / 1000)

Wall Breakers Miner Mega Knight Prince Archer Queen Bandit Archers Arrows

Data Top 1000

card count ratio pc total
archers 395 0.395 39.50% 1000
the-log 357 0.357 35.70% 1000
arrows 325 0.325 32.50% 1000
miner 305 0.305 30.50% 1000
phoenix 287 0.287 28.70% 1000
goblins 278 0.278 27.80% 1000
tornado 237 0.237 23.70% 1000
barbarian-barrel 217 0.217 21.70% 1000
golden-knight 215 0.215 21.50% 1000
fireball 199 0.199 19.90% 1000
mighty-miner 174 0.174 17.40% 1000
poison 173 0.173 17.30% 1000
ice-spirit 169 0.169 16.90% 1000
cannon 158 0.158 15.80% 1000
wall-breakers 143 0.143 14.30% 1000
bomb-tower 136 0.136 13.60% 1000
zap 134 0.134 13.40% 1000
skeletons 129 0.129 12.90% 1000
lightning 120 0.12 12.00% 1000
fisherman 98 0.098 9.80% 1000
electro-giant 96 0.096 9.60% 1000
bandit 91 0.091 9.10% 1000
skeleton-king 90 0.09 9.00% 1000
mortar 89 0.089 8.90% 1000
royal-ghost 88 0.088 8.80% 1000
balloon 85 0.085 8.50% 1000
dark-prince 83 0.083 8.30% 1000
tombstone 82 0.082 8.20% 1000
zappies 79 0.079 7.90% 1000
hog-rider 79 0.079 7.90% 1000
electro-wizard 78 0.078 7.80% 1000
skeleton-army 77 0.077 7.70% 1000
royal-giant 73 0.073 7.30% 1000
graveyard 72 0.072 7.20% 1000
inferno-dragon 71 0.071 7.10% 1000
knight 71 0.071 7.10% 1000
giant 68 0.068 6.80% 1000
heal-spirit 67 0.067 6.70% 1000
earthquake 66 0.066 6.60% 1000
elixir-collector 64 0.064 6.40% 1000
bats 63 0.063 6.30% 1000
minions 61 0.061 6.10% 1000
ice-golem 57 0.057 5.70% 1000
mini-pekka 56 0.056 5.60% 1000
prince 56 0.056 5.60% 1000
freeze 55 0.055 5.50% 1000
sparky 54 0.054 5.40% 1000
rage 53 0.053 5.30% 1000
royal-hogs 52 0.052 5.20% 1000
archer-queen 51 0.051 5.10% 1000
monk 51 0.051 5.10% 1000
baby-dragon 49 0.049 4.90% 1000
valkyrie 48 0.048 4.80% 1000
magic-archer 48 0.048 4.80% 1000
mega-knight 48 0.048 4.80% 1000
musketeer 46 0.046 4.60% 1000
flying-machine 44 0.044 4.40% 1000
lumberjack 44 0.044 4.40% 1000
minion-horde 43 0.043 4.30% 1000
elite-barbarians 43 0.043 4.30% 1000
goblin-drill 43 0.043 4.30% 1000
giant-snowball 42 0.042 4.20% 1000
lava-hound 42 0.042 4.20% 1000
bomber 42 0.042 4.20% 1000
three-musketeers 42 0.042 4.20% 1000
golem 40 0.04 4.00% 1000
giant-skeleton 40 0.04 4.00% 1000
goblin-gang 37 0.037 3.70% 1000
x-bow 36 0.036 3.60% 1000
pekka 36 0.036 3.60% 1000
cannon-cart 35 0.035 3.50% 1000
hunter 35 0.035 3.50% 1000
princess 35 0.035 3.50% 1000
inferno-tower 33 0.033 3.30% 1000
tesla 33 0.033 3.30% 1000
barbarians 33 0.033 3.30% 1000
fire-spirit 32 0.032 3.20% 1000
electro-spirit 31 0.031 3.10% 1000
battle-ram 31 0.031 3.10% 1000
mother-witch 31 0.031 3.10% 1000
goblin-giant 30 0.03 3.00% 1000
goblin-barrel 29 0.029 2.90% 1000
rocket 29 0.029 2.90% 1000
executioner 26 0.026 2.60% 1000
goblin-cage 23 0.023 2.30% 1000
bowler 23 0.023 2.30% 1000
royal-recruits 22 0.022 2.20% 1000
ice-wizard 22 0.022 2.20% 1000
electro-dragon 22 0.022 2.20% 1000
ram-rider 21 0.021 2.10% 1000
royal-delivery 20 0.02 2.00% 1000
skeleton-dragons 19 0.019 1.90% 1000
night-witch 18 0.018 1.80% 1000
firecracker 17 0.017 1.70% 1000
skeleton-barrel 15 0.015 1.50% 1000
dart-goblin 15 0.015 1.50% 1000
guards 13 0.013 1.30% 1000
mirror 13 0.013 1.30% 1000
spear-goblins 10 0.01 1.00% 1000
mega-minion 9 0.009 0.90% 1000
witch 8 0.008 0.80% 1000
elixir-golem 7 0.007 0.70% 1000
battle-healer 6 0.006 0.60% 1000
rascals 4 0.004 0.40% 1000
wizard 4 0.004 0.40% 1000
barbarian-hut 2 0.002 0.20% 1000
goblin-hut 2 0.002 0.20% 1000
furnace 1 0.001 0.10% 1000
clone 1 0.001 0.10% 1000

Data Top 200

card count ratio pc total
archers 96 0.48 48.00% 200
the-log 86 0.43 43.00% 200
miner 81 0.405 40.50% 200
goblins 79 0.395 39.50% 200
arrows 66 0.33 33.00% 200
poison 52 0.26 26.00% 200
mighty-miner 51 0.255 25.50% 200
golden-knight 47 0.235 23.50% 200
phoenix 46 0.23 23.00% 200
tornado 44 0.22 22.00% 200
bomb-tower 40 0.2 20.00% 200
wall-breakers 40 0.2 20.00% 200
barbarian-barrel 39 0.195 19.50% 200
ice-spirit 37 0.185 18.50% 200
fireball 31 0.155 15.50% 200
cannon 27 0.135 13.50% 200
mortar 24 0.12 12.00% 200
dark-prince 21 0.105 10.50% 200
zappies 21 0.105 10.50% 200
lightning 19 0.095 9.50% 200
electro-giant 19 0.095 9.50% 200
bandit 19 0.095 9.50% 200
skeletons 18 0.09 9.00% 200
giant 18 0.09 9.00% 200
zap 18 0.09 9.00% 200
fisherman 17 0.085 8.50% 200
skeleton-army 16 0.08 8.00% 200
archer-queen 15 0.075 7.50% 200
earthquake 15 0.075 7.50% 200
royal-giant 15 0.075 7.50% 200
skeleton-king 14 0.07 7.00% 200
royal-hogs 14 0.07 7.00% 200
balloon 14 0.07 7.00% 200
heal-spirit 14 0.07 7.00% 200
flying-machine 13 0.065 6.50% 200
electro-wizard 13 0.065 6.50% 200
prince 13 0.065 6.50% 200
royal-ghost 13 0.065 6.50% 200
graveyard 12 0.06 6.00% 200
minions 12 0.06 6.00% 200
rage 12 0.06 6.00% 200
inferno-dragon 11 0.055 5.50% 200
knight 11 0.055 5.50% 200
baby-dragon 11 0.055 5.50% 200
elixir-collector 11 0.055 5.50% 200
sparky 11 0.055 5.50% 200
hog-rider 11 0.055 5.50% 200
cannon-cart 10 0.05 5.00% 200
tombstone 10 0.05 5.00% 200
valkyrie 10 0.05 5.00% 200
hunter 10 0.05 5.00% 200
mega-knight 10 0.05 5.00% 200
monk 10 0.05 5.00% 200
bomber 9 0.045 4.50% 200
mini-pekka 9 0.045 4.50% 200
goblin-giant 9 0.045 4.50% 200
bats 9 0.045 4.50% 200
three-musketeers 9 0.045 4.50% 200
x-bow 8 0.04 4.00% 200
ice-golem 8 0.04 4.00% 200
fire-spirit 7 0.035 3.50% 200
tesla 7 0.035 3.50% 200
minion-horde 7 0.035 3.50% 200
giant-snowball 6 0.03 3.00% 200
royal-delivery 6 0.03 3.00% 200
electro-spirit 6 0.03 3.00% 200
barbarians 6 0.03 3.00% 200
goblin-cage 6 0.03 3.00% 200
royal-recruits 6 0.03 3.00% 200
goblin-barrel 6 0.03 3.00% 200
lava-hound 5 0.025 2.50% 200
freeze 5 0.025 2.50% 200
princess 5 0.025 2.50% 200
rocket 5 0.025 2.50% 200
executioner 5 0.025 2.50% 200
giant-skeleton 5 0.025 2.50% 200
inferno-tower 4 0.02 2.00% 200
lumberjack 4 0.02 2.00% 200
musketeer 4 0.02 2.00% 200
golem 4 0.02 2.00% 200
ice-wizard 4 0.02 2.00% 200
pekka 4 0.02 2.00% 200
goblin-drill 4 0.02 2.00% 200
magic-archer 3 0.015 1.50% 200
elite-barbarians 3 0.015 1.50% 200
ram-rider 3 0.015 1.50% 200
goblin-gang 3 0.015 1.50% 200
battle-ram 3 0.015 1.50% 200
mother-witch 3 0.015 1.50% 200
firecracker 2 0.01 1.00% 200
bowler 2 0.01 1.00% 200
furnace 1 0.005 0.50% 200
skeleton-dragons 1 0.005 0.50% 200
guards 1 0.005 0.50% 200
spear-goblins 1 0.005 0.50% 200
mirror 1 0.005 0.50% 200
night-witch 1 0.005 0.50% 200
barbarian-hut 1 0.005 0.50% 200
witch 1 0.005 0.50% 200
mega-minion 1 0.005 0.50% 200
wizard 0 0.0 0.00% 200
dart-goblin 0 0.0 0.00% 200
rascals 0 0.0 0.00% 200
skeleton-barrel 0 0.0 0.00% 200
electro-dragon 0 0.0 0.00% 200
elixir-golem 0 0.0 0.00% 200
battle-healer 0 0.0 0.00% 200
goblin-hut 0 0.0 0.00% 200
clone 0 0.0 0.00% 200

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