Firecracker

Firecracker is a Common troop that costs 3 elixir. In the current meta, it holds a 53.9% win rate with a 1.5% usage rate across ranked ladder battles above 6000 trophies. This card is viable and balanced in competitive play. Costing 3 elixir, Firecracker sits in the mid-range bracket where versatility matters most. This cost allows it to fit into both cycle-oriented and heavier deck compositions. While Firecracker is not the most common pick at 1.5% usage, players who do run it tend to know its matchups well, so being prepared for it gives you an advantage.

Firecracker 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, Firecracker can shut down enemy pushes and survive with enough health to threaten a counterpush that demands your opponent's attention.

Firecracker performs especially well against Skeleton Army (73.8% win rate) and Skeleton Barrel (69.1% win rate). It also holds favorable matchups against Battle Ram, Royal Ghost. These strong matchups mean Firecracker thrives in metas where these cards are popular, giving you a natural advantage on ladder.

Watch out for Skeletons (44.3% loss rate) and Valkyrie (41.4% loss rate) — these are Firecracker's toughest matchups. Cards like Royal Ghost, Battle Ram also pose significant threats. To play around these counters, adjust your placement and timing, and consider carrying support cards that cover Firecracker's weaknesses.