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New — Patch May 26

Q2 May 2026 Update Hub

Collection Levels replace King's Journey. Seasonal Arena II auto-bans your top 8 cards. Mastery rewards switch from gems to gold. Read everything changing on May 26.

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Evolution Card Tier List April 2026: All 18 Evolutions Ranked Post-Patch

3000-9000+ trophies

Evolution Card Tier List April 2026: All 18 Evolutions Ranked Post-Patch

Updated May 202612 min read

Full April 2026 evolution tier list ranking all 18 Clash Royale evolutions S–C after the April 26 balance patch. Pair-synergy bonuses, Wild Shard priorities, archetype fits, and a calculator that scores any 2-evo combo out of 230.

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How to Counter Mortar Cycle in Clash Royale: Siege Pressure, Punish Pushes & Anti-Mortar Decks

4000-8000 trophies

How to Counter Mortar Cycle in Clash Royale: Siege Pressure, Punish Pushes & Anti-Mortar Decks

Updated Apr 202615 min read

Counter Mortar Cycle in Clash Royale with tank blocking, split-lane punishment, and 3 tested anti-Mortar decks. Trophy-band breakdown from 4K to 8K. Updated for April 2026.

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How to Counter Royal Giant Fisherman: Placements, Card Counters & Anti-RG Decks

4000-8000 trophies

How to Counter Royal Giant Fisherman: Placements, Card Counters & Anti-RG Decks

Updated Apr 202616 min read

Counter Royal Giant Fisherman in Clash Royale with correct Inferno Tower angles, Fisherman bait plays, and 3 tested anti-RG decks. Full trophy-band breakdown from 4K to 8K. Updated for the April 26, 2026 patch.

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Balloon Festival Season Guide: Everything in Clash Royale's April 2026 Update (Season 82)

All trophies

Balloon Festival Season Guide: Everything in Clash Royale's April 2026 Update (Season 82)

Updated May 202613 min read

Complete guide to Clash Royale Season 82 — Balloon Festival. New Minion Horde Evolution, the Balloon Hero with Coffin Cadets, every event in the season calendar, and how the Hero Draft, Triple Draft League, Royal Tournament, and Flooded Arena Draft modes fit together.

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Balloon Hero Guide: Coffin Cadets Ability Explained (Clash Royale Season 82)

All trophies

Balloon Hero Guide: Coffin Cadets Ability Explained (Clash Royale Season 82)

Updated Apr 202611 min read

Complete guide to the new Balloon Hero in Clash Royale Season 82 (Balloon Festival). How the Coffin Cadets ability works, the best decks to pair Hero Balloon with, when to activate the ability for maximum value, and how it compares to the regular Balloon.

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Cannon Nerf: Is Hog Cycle Still Viable at 7000+ Trophies in April 2026?

5000-9000+ trophies

Cannon Nerf: Is Hog Cycle Still Viable at 7000+ Trophies in April 2026?

Updated Apr 20269 min read

The April 26, 2026 Clash Royale patch nerfed Cannon damage from 212 to 202. Here is exactly what that means for Hog Cycle 2.6, whether the deck is still viable at 7000+ trophies, and the small adjustments that keep it competitive.

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Clash Royale April 26, 2026 Balance Changes: Full Breakdown of Winners, Losers, and Meta Implications

All trophies

Clash Royale April 26, 2026 Balance Changes: Full Breakdown of Winners, Losers, and Meta Implications

Updated May 202615 min read

Complete breakdown of every Clash Royale balance change in the April 26, 2026 patch. Cannon nerf, Wall Breakers Evolution -26%, Royal Ghost Evolution -60%, Skeleton Dragons +88% splash, Hero card nerfs, and what each change means for the meta.

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Firecracker Buff: Best Deck Ideas After the April 26, 2026 Projectile Speed Increase

4000-9000+ trophies

Firecracker Buff: Best Deck Ideas After the April 26, 2026 Projectile Speed Increase

Updated Apr 20269 min read

The April 26, 2026 Clash Royale balance patch increased Firecracker projectile speed. Here is what changed in practical terms, why faster sparks make Firecracker meaningfully better against fast-moving threats, and the best decks to slot her into post-patch.

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Hero Draft Tier List for Balloon Festival (April 2026): Best Picks Post-Patch

All trophies

Hero Draft Tier List for Balloon Festival (April 2026): Best Picks Post-Patch

Updated May 202610 min read

Tier list for Clash Royale Hero Draft mode running April 6–13, 2026 during Balloon Festival season. Every hero ranked after the April 26 patch nerfs, best pick order, and the Balloon Hero's Coffin Cadets ability rated for draft play.

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Hero Mode Nerf Roundup: Every Hero Card Change in the April 26, 2026 Clash Royale Patch

All trophies

Hero Mode Nerf Roundup: Every Hero Card Change in the April 26, 2026 Clash Royale Patch

Updated Apr 202611 min read

Consolidated breakdown of every hero card nerf in the April 26, 2026 Clash Royale balance patch. Hero Knight, Hero Magic Archer, Hero Ice Golem, Hero Mega Minion, and Hero Goblins all took direct hits. Tier shifts, deck adjustments, and which heroes still survive.

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