Dart Goblin

Dart Goblin is a Rare troop that costs 3 elixir. In the current meta, it holds a 55.4% win rate with a 10.6% usage rate across ranked ladder battles above 6000 trophies. This card is currently S-tier — a meta-defining powerhouse. Costing 3 elixir, Dart Goblin sits in the mid-range bracket where versatility matters most. This cost allows it to fit into both cycle-oriented and heavier deck compositions. At 10.6% usage, Dart Goblin appears in roughly one out of every 9 decks you face, making it important to understand its strengths and how to play around it.

Dart Goblin is a mid-range troop that offers solid value for its elixir cost. It fills a versatile role in most decks, capable of both supporting offensive pushes and contributing to defense. Cards at this cost point are the backbone of most competitive decks because they provide consistent value without being too expensive to play reactively when needed. On defense, Dart Goblin can shut down enemy pushes and survive with enough health to threaten a counterpush that demands your opponent's attention.

Dart Goblin performs especially well against Skeletons (59.2% win rate) and Ice Spirit (57.4% win rate). It also holds favorable matchups against Knight, Electro Spirit. These strong matchups mean Dart Goblin thrives in metas where these cards are popular, giving you a natural advantage on ladder.

Watch out for Electro Spirit (46.7% loss rate) and Knight (45.2% loss rate) — these are Dart Goblin's toughest matchups. Cards like Ice Spirit, Skeletons also pose significant threats. To play around these counters, adjust your placement and timing, and consider carrying support cards that cover Dart Goblin's weaknesses.