Royal Ghost

Royal Ghost is a Legendary troop that costs 3 elixir. In the current meta, it holds a 54.9% win rate with a 25.4% usage rate across ranked ladder battles above 6000 trophies. This card is performing well in the current meta. Costing 3 elixir, Royal Ghost sits in the mid-range bracket where versatility matters most. This cost allows it to fit into both cycle-oriented and heavier deck compositions. With over 25% usage, you will face Royal Ghost frequently on ladder, so learning both how to play it and how to counter it is essential for climbing trophies.

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

Royal Ghost performs especially well against Royal Hogs (65.3% win rate) and Valkyrie (64.7% win rate). It also holds favorable matchups against Cannon, Skeleton Barrel. These strong matchups mean Royal Ghost thrives in metas where these cards are popular, giving you a natural advantage on ladder.

Watch out for Baby Dragon (39.3% loss rate) and Skeleton Barrel (38.5% loss rate) — these are Royal Ghost's toughest matchups. Cards like Cannon, Valkyrie also pose significant threats. To play around these counters, adjust your placement and timing, and consider carrying support cards that cover Royal Ghost's weaknesses.