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 6208 logged Cycle battles across tracked public players.

S
S Tier Cards
5 cards
Skeletons
Skeletons
95.8
Skeletons
Score: 95.8/100
Elixir: 1
Win Rate: 72%
Note: Elite impact
The Log
The Log
95.5
The Log
Score: 95.5/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 73%
Note: Elite impact
Wall Breakers
Wall Breakers
78.6
Wall Breakers
Score: 78.6/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 71%
Note: High win value
Ice Spirit
Ice Spirit
73.6
Ice Spirit
Score: 73.6/100
Elixir: 1
Win Rate: 68%
Note: High win value
Cannon
Cannon
67.8
Cannon
Score: 67.8/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 71%
Note: High win value
A
A Tier Cards
5 cards
Miner
Miner
65.5
Miner
Score: 65.5/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 74%
Note: High win value
Bomb Tower
Bomb Tower
63.9
Bomb Tower
Score: 63.9/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 71%
Note: High win value
Fire Spirit
Fire Spirit
63.4
Fire Spirit
Score: 63.4/100
Elixir: 1
Win Rate: 72%
Note: High win value
Goblin Barrel
Goblin Barrel
61.4
Goblin Barrel
Score: 61.4/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 64%
Note: High win value
Hog Rider
Hog Rider
59.6
Hog Rider
Score: 59.6/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 72%
Note: High win value
B
B Tier Cards
6 cards
Magic Archer
Magic Archer
56.6
Magic Archer
Score: 56.6/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 73%
Note: High win value
Bats
Bats
55
Bats
Score: 55/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 78%
Note: High win value
Electro Spirit
Electro Spirit
53.4
Electro Spirit
Score: 53.4/100
Elixir: 1
Win Rate: 67%
Note: High win value
Fireball
Fireball
51
Fireball
Score: 51/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 66%
Note: High win value
Ice Golem
Ice Golem
50.7
Ice Golem
Score: 50.7/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 65%
Note: High win value
Dart Goblin
Dart Goblin
50.3
Dart Goblin
Score: 50.3/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 65%
Note: High win value
C
C Tier Cards
5 cards
Berserker
Berserker
49.6
Berserker
Score: 49.6/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 62%
Note: High win value
Musketeer
Musketeer
45.6
Musketeer
Score: 45.6/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 70%
Note: High win value
Royal Delivery
Royal Delivery
42.6
Royal Delivery
Score: 42.6/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 62%
Note: High win value
Princess
Princess
42.3
Princess
Score: 42.3/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 75%
Note: High win value
Rocket
Rocket
42
Rocket
Score: 42/100
Elixir: 6
Win Rate: 69%
Note: High win value
D
D Tier Cards
9 cards
Earthquake
Earthquake
40.1
Earthquake
Score: 40.1/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 75%
Note: High win value
Mighty Miner
Mighty Miner
39.9
Mighty Miner
Score: 39.9/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 71%
Note: High win value
Goblins
Goblins
38.5
Goblins
Score: 38.5/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 57%
Note: Solid value
Tesla
Tesla
38.2
Tesla
Score: 38.2/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 66%
Note: High win value
Firecracker
Firecracker
37.6
Firecracker
Score: 37.6/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 77%
Note: High win value
Skeleton Barrel
Skeleton Barrel
36.6
Skeleton Barrel
Score: 36.6/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 58%
Note: Strong finisher
Valkyrie
Valkyrie
36.5
Valkyrie
Score: 36.5/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 70%
Note: High win value
Barbarian Barrel
Barbarian Barrel
35
Barbarian Barrel
Score: 35/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 73%
Note: High win value
Skeleton Army
Skeleton Army
34.1
Skeleton Army
Score: 34.1/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 71%
Note: High win value
F
F Tier Cards
52 cards
Suspicious Bush
Suspicious Bush
33.5
Suspicious Bush
Score: 33.5/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 71%
Note: High win value
Zap
Zap
33.2
Zap
Score: 33.2/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 50%
Note: Reliable utility
Giant Snowball
Giant Snowball
33
Giant Snowball
Score: 33/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 61%
Note: High win value
Vines
Vines
32.7
Vines
Score: 32.7/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 54%
Note: Solid value
Goblin Gang
Goblin Gang
32.4
Goblin Gang
Score: 32.4/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 91%
Note: High win value
Dark Prince
Dark Prince
31.8
Dark Prince
Score: 31.8/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 79%
Note: High win value
Freeze
Freeze
31.6
Freeze
Score: 31.6/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 62%
Note: High win value
Balloon
Balloon
31.3
Balloon
Score: 31.3/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 44%
Note: Strong finisher
Rascals
Rascals
31.1
Rascals
Score: 31.1/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 56%
Note: Solid value
Tombstone
Tombstone
30.9
Tombstone
Score: 30.9/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 47%
Note: Solid value
Elite Barbarians
Elite Barbarians
30.8
Elite Barbarians
Score: 30.8/100
Elixir: 6
Win Rate: 64%
Note: High win value
Royal Ghost
Royal Ghost
30.7
Royal Ghost
Score: 30.7/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 55%
Note: Solid value
Mega Minion
Mega Minion
30.5
Mega Minion
Score: 30.5/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 47%
Note: Solid value
Inferno Dragon
Inferno Dragon
30
Inferno Dragon
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 47%
Note: Solid value
Skeleton King
Skeleton King
30
Skeleton King
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 63%
Note: High win value
Inferno Tower
Inferno Tower
30
Inferno Tower
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 47%
Note: Solid value
Barbarians
Barbarians
30
Barbarians
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 93%
Note: High win value
Poison
Poison
30
Poison
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 75%
Note: High win value
Guards
Guards
30
Guards
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 67%
Note: High win value
Knight
Knight
30
Knight
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 67%
Note: High win value
Furnace
Furnace
30
Furnace
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 40%
Note: Solid value
Lightning
Lightning
30
Lightning
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 6
Win Rate: 80%
Note: High win value
Mortar
Mortar
30
Mortar
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 80%
Note: High win value
Spear Goblins
Spear Goblins
30
Spear Goblins
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 40%
Note: Solid value
Minions
Minions
30
Minions
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 75%
Note: High win value
Arrows
Arrows
30
Arrows
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 100%
Note: High win value
Little Prince
Little Prince
30
Little Prince
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 67%
Note: High win value
Ronin
Ronin
30
Ronin
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 33%
Note: Solid value
Bandit
Bandit
30
Bandit
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Solid value
Elixir Golem
Elixir Golem
30
Elixir Golem
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Solid value
Executioner
Executioner
30
Executioner
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Solid value
Heal Spirit
Heal Spirit
30
Heal Spirit
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 1
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Solid value
Mother Witch
Mother Witch
30
Mother Witch
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Solid value
Night Witch
Night Witch
30
Night Witch
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Solid value
Prince
Prince
30
Prince
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 50%
Note: Solid value
Rage
Rage
30
Rage
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Reliable utility
Rune Giant
Rune Giant
30
Rune Giant
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Solid value
Archer Queen
Archer Queen
30
Archer Queen
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 0%
Note: Low impact
Archers
Archers
30
Archers
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Baby Dragon
Baby Dragon
30
Baby Dragon
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Bomber
Bomber
30
Bomber
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 2
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Electro Wizard
Electro Wizard
30
Electro Wizard
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Giant Skeleton
Giant Skeleton
30
Giant Skeleton
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 6
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Goblin Cage
Goblin Cage
30
Goblin Cage
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Goblin Demolisher
Goblin Demolisher
30
Goblin Demolisher
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Goblinstein
Goblinstein
30
Goblinstein
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Lava Hound
Lava Hound
30
Lava Hound
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 7
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Strong finisher
P.E.K.K.A
P.E.K.K.A
30
P.E.K.K.A
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 7
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Royal Hogs
Royal Hogs
30
Royal Hogs
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 5
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Royal Recruits
Royal Recruits
30
Royal Recruits
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 7
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Skeleton Dragons
Skeleton Dragons
30
Skeleton Dragons
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 4
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Low impact
Tornado
Tornado
30
Tornado
Score: 30/100
Elixir: 3
Win Rate: 100%
Note: Reliable utility

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