Rocket

Rocket is a Rare spell that costs 6 elixir. In the current meta, it holds a 54.0% win rate with a 7.2% usage rate across ranked ladder battles above 6000 trophies. This card is performing well in the current meta. At 6 elixir, Rocket is a significant investment that demands careful timing. Playing it at the wrong moment can leave you vulnerable to punish plays, but its impact when used correctly is substantial. At 7.2% usage, Rocket appears in roughly one out of every 13 decks you face, making it important to understand its strengths and how to play around it.

As a spell, Rocket provides area damage or utility that can swing battles in your favor. Spells excel at clearing swarms, finishing off weakened towers, and resetting enemy troops. The key to maximizing Rocket's value is patience — wait for your opponent to cluster units or commit to a push before deploying it. Good spell timing separates average players from top ladder competitors. In overtime, saving Rocket for predictive plays on the enemy tower can secure wins that seem out of reach.

Rocket performs especially well against Fireball (56.8% win rate) and Mortar (49.2% win rate). It also holds favorable matchups against The Log, Vines. These strong matchups mean Rocket thrives in metas where these cards are popular, giving you a natural advantage on ladder.

Watch out for Vines (62.7% loss rate) and The Log (58.5% loss rate) — these are Rocket's toughest matchups. Cards like Mortar, Fireball also pose significant threats. To play around these counters, adjust your placement and timing, and consider carrying support cards that cover Rocket's weaknesses.