Hero Goblins
A cheap, efficient swarm card whose Banner Brigade ability can summon a second wave of Goblins for just 1 extra Elixir.
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Hero Goblins appears in 1.7% of recently tracked decks and wins 64% of its matches.
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What Does Hero Goblins Do?
Hero Goblins deploys the same 4 Goblins as the regular card for the same 2 Elixir. The difference is its Banner Brigade ability: once the last Goblin from that first wave falls, it drops a banner at that exact spot. For 1 Elixir, you can then summon 4 more Goblins directly on that banner.
The ability can't be activated the moment Hero Goblins is deployed - it only becomes available after the first wave has died, and the banner only lasts 7 seconds before the window closes. Used well, this turns a 2-Elixir card into up to 8 Goblins across two waves for just 3 Elixir total.
How to Counter Hero Goblins
Splash damage is the cleanest answer, same as against regular Goblins - Wizard, Baby Dragon, Valkyrie, or Bomber all clear the swarm efficiently before it can do meaningful damage.
Since the ability's value depends on the banner surviving its 7-second window, removing the first wave quickly (before the ability can even be considered) denies the second wave entirely.
Hero Goblins FAQ
How much does Hero Goblins cost?
Hero Goblins costs 2 Elixir to deploy, same as the regular Goblins card. Activating its Banner Brigade ability costs an additional 1 Elixir.
What does the Banner Brigade ability do?
When the last Goblin from the first wave falls, it drops a banner at that spot. For 1 Elixir, you can summon 4 more Goblins there within a 7-second window.
Can I activate the ability right after deploying?
No. The ability only becomes available after the last Goblin from the first wave has died - it can't be triggered immediately on deployment.
What counters Hero Goblins?
Splash damage cards like Wizard, Baby Dragon, Valkyrie, or Bomber deal with the swarm efficiently, same as they counter regular Goblins.
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