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Card Counter Lookup
Search any Clash Royale card to find its best counters, effective cost trades, and which archetypes struggle against it.
Archetype Counters
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know what counters a card?
- Our counter lookup uses data from thousands of real ladder battles plus archetype analysis to show the most effective responses to every card in Clash Royale.
- What does 'positive elixir trade' mean?
- A positive elixir trade means you spend less elixir to counter a card than your opponent spent to play it. For example, using Skeletons (1 elixir) to distract a Mini P.E.K.K.A (4 elixir) is a +3 trade.
- Should I always use the cheapest counter?
- Not always. The cheapest counter works in isolation, but in a real match you need to consider what else your opponent has behind their push. Sometimes a more expensive counter that handles multiple threats is better value.
- Can I look up counters for an entire deck archetype?
- Yes — scroll down to the Archetype Counters section to see which archetypes beat others, plus the specific cards that help in each matchup.