Best Cards for Cycle Decks

Cheap, fast decks built to reset quickly after a bad trade and chip away with a low-cost win condition. Ranked using the same public battle log data as the overall tier list, scoped to just Cycle battles.

Cycle Card Rankings

Based on 1253 logged Cycle battles across tracked public players.

S
S Tier Cards
7 cards
Skeletons
Skeletons
83.6
Skeletons
Score: 83.6/100
Elixir: 1
Win Rate: 59%
Note: Appears very often across tracked battle logs.
The Log
The Log
77.8
The Log
Score: 77.8/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 62%
Note: Appears very often across tracked battle logs.
Ice Spirit
Ice Spirit
72.6
Ice Spirit
Score: 72.6/100
Elixir: 1
Win Rate: 63%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Wall Breakers
Wall Breakers
72.4
Wall Breakers
Score: 72.4/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 64%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Cannon
Cannon
64.3
Cannon
Score: 64.3/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 60%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Fire Spirit
Fire Spirit
64.1
Fire Spirit
Score: 64.1/100
Elixir: 1
Win Rate: 63%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Goblin Barrel
Goblin Barrel
61.4
Goblin Barrel
Score: 61.4/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 62%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
A
A Tier Cards
15 cards
Miner
Miner
60.1
Miner
Score: 60.1/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 63%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Heal Spirit
Heal Spirit
60.1
Heal Spirit
Score: 60.1/100
Elixir: 1
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Bomb Tower
Bomb Tower
59.9
Bomb Tower
Score: 59.9/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 64%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Electro Spirit
Electro Spirit
59.2
Electro Spirit
Score: 59.2/100
Elixir: 1
Win Rate: 55%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Dart Goblin
Dart Goblin
57.9
Dart Goblin
Score: 57.9/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 60%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Bomber
Bomber
57.8
Bomber
Score: 57.8/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Hog Rider
Hog Rider
55.8
Hog Rider
Score: 55.8/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 57%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Ice Golem
Ice Golem
55.5
Ice Golem
Score: 55.5/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 57%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Bandit
Bandit
55.3
Bandit
Score: 55.3/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Fisherman
Fisherman
55.3
Fisherman
Score: 55.3/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Magic Archer
Magic Archer
54.3
Magic Archer
Score: 54.3/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 66%
Note: Strong win rate across a reasonable sample of tracked battles.
Poison
Poison
53
Poison
Score: 53/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Bats
Bats
53
Bats
Score: 53/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 66%
Note: Strong win rate across a reasonable sample of tracked battles.
Battle Ram
Battle Ram
53
Battle Ram
Score: 53/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Goblin Cage
Goblin Cage
53
Goblin Cage
Score: 53/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
B
B Tier Cards
16 cards
Mini P.E.K.K.A
Mini P.E.K.K.A
52.9
Mini P.E.K.K.A
Score: 52.9/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Freeze
Freeze
52.9
Freeze
Score: 52.9/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Inferno Dragon
Inferno Dragon
52.9
Inferno Dragon
Score: 52.9/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Phoenix
Phoenix
52.9
Phoenix
Score: 52.9/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Mirror
Mirror
52.9
Mirror
Score: 52.9/100
Elixir: -
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Rune Giant
Rune Giant
52.9
Rune Giant
Score: 52.9/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Princess
Princess
52.5
Princess
Score: 52.5/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 64%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Goblins
Goblins
51.1
Goblins
Score: 51.1/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 64%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Berserker
Berserker
50.6
Berserker
Score: 50.6/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 65%
Note: Strong win rate across a reasonable sample of tracked battles.
Wizard
Wizard
50.5
Wizard
Score: 50.5/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Giant
Giant
50.5
Giant
Score: 50.5/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Prince
Prince
50.5
Prince
Score: 50.5/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Ram Rider
Ram Rider
50.5
Ram Rider
Score: 50.5/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Witch
Witch
50.5
Witch
Score: 50.5/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Musketeer
Musketeer
50.3
Musketeer
Score: 50.3/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 58%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Barbarian Barrel
Barbarian Barrel
49.8
Barbarian Barrel
Score: 49.8/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 56%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
C
C Tier Cards
19 cards
Skeleton Army
Skeleton Army
49.7
Skeleton Army
Score: 49.7/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 62%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Mighty Miner
Mighty Miner
49.1
Mighty Miner
Score: 49.1/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 57%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Valkyrie
Valkyrie
48.2
Valkyrie
Score: 48.2/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 63%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Royal Delivery
Royal Delivery
48.2
Royal Delivery
Score: 48.2/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 62%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Suspicious Bush
Suspicious Bush
48
Suspicious Bush
Score: 48/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 75%
Note: Strong win rate across a reasonable sample of tracked battles.
Spear Goblins
Spear Goblins
47.8
Spear Goblins
Score: 47.8/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 75%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Earthquake
Earthquake
47.5
Earthquake
Score: 47.5/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 55%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Fireball
Fireball
47.3
Fireball
Score: 47.3/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 58%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Firecracker
Firecracker
47
Firecracker
Score: 47/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 54%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Tornado
Tornado
46.9
Tornado
Score: 46.9/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 75%
Note: Strong win rate across a reasonable sample of tracked battles.
Giant Snowball
Giant Snowball
45.5
Giant Snowball
Score: 45.5/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 57%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Goblin Gang
Goblin Gang
45.4
Goblin Gang
Score: 45.4/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 75%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Skeleton Barrel
Skeleton Barrel
44.5
Skeleton Barrel
Score: 44.5/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 60%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Goblinstein
Goblinstein
43.3
Goblinstein
Score: 43.3/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 78%
Note: Strong win rate across a reasonable sample of tracked battles.
Tesla
Tesla
43.1
Tesla
Score: 43.1/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 56%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Rocket
Rocket
43
Rocket
Score: 43/100
Elixir: 6
Win Rate: 66%
Note: Strong win rate across a reasonable sample of tracked battles.
Royal Ghost
Royal Ghost
42.8
Royal Ghost
Score: 42.8/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 65%
Note: Strong win rate across a reasonable sample of tracked battles.
Arrows
Arrows
42.2
Arrows
Score: 42.2/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 67%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Vines
Vines
42
Vines
Score: 42/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 63%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
D
D Tier Cards
13 cards
Knight
Knight
41.7
Knight
Score: 41.7/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 61%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Dark Prince
Dark Prince
41.7
Dark Prince
Score: 41.7/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 63%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Zap
Zap
40.9
Zap
Score: 40.9/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 56%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Minions
Minions
40.7
Minions
Score: 40.7/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 56%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Rascals
Rascals
38.5
Rascals
Score: 38.5/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 66%
Note: Strong win rate across a reasonable sample of tracked battles.
Balloon
Balloon
38.1
Balloon
Score: 38.1/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 55%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Inferno Tower
Inferno Tower
37.7
Inferno Tower
Score: 37.7/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 58%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Golden Knight
Golden Knight
37.2
Golden Knight
Score: 37.2/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 57%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Goblin Demolisher
Goblin Demolisher
37.1
Goblin Demolisher
Score: 37.1/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 60%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Mortar
Mortar
36.3
Mortar
Score: 36.3/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 54%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Guards
Guards
35.3
Guards
Score: 35.3/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 50%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Cannon Cart
Cannon Cart
34.7
Cannon Cart
Score: 34.7/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 60%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Hunter
Hunter
33.7
Hunter
Score: 33.7/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 50%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
F
F Tier Cards
5 cards
Bowler
Bowler
31.1
Bowler
Score: 31.1/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 48%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Ronin
Ronin
30.5
Ronin
Score: 30.5/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 50%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.
Giant Skeleton
Giant Skeleton
28.9
Giant Skeleton
Score: 28.9/100
Elixir: 6
Win Rate: 50%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Monk
Monk
18.7
Monk
Score: 18.7/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 20%
Note: Balanced performance across usage, wins, and versatility signals.
Archers
Archers
15.3
Archers
Score: 15.3/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 0%
Note: Limited sample so far - usage is still low across tracked battles.

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