Week 7 2026 Meta Report

📈 Meta Pulse

Goblins exploded onto the scene this week with a staggering +13.5% usage spike, vaulting to the second most-played card in the game. Royal Hogs Goblin Hut narrowly overtook Hog 2.6 Cycle as the most popular deck, while Arrows suffered the biggest drop of any card at -6.8%. The meta is shifting away from splash spells toward single-target value plays.

🔥 Weekly Trends

Goblins usage nearly doubled (+13.5%), becoming the second most-played card behind The Log
Royal Hogs Goblin Hut archetype claimed the #1 spot in deck popularity at 2.53% usage
Lightning surged +4.5% as players counter the building-heavy meta
Arrows suffered the steepest decline of any card this week at -6.8%
Vines continues rising (+3.19%) as the newest card establishes its meta niche
Splash damage cards (Wizard +4.16%, Tornado +2.74%) respond to swarm-heavy strategies

Overview

Week 7 of February 2026 brought one of the most dramatic meta shifts this season. Goblins nearly doubled their usage rate to 29.41%, driven by the surge of Royal Hogs Goblin Hut strategies. The top deck shifted from Hog 2.6 Cycle to Royal Hogs Goblin Hut, signaling a move toward building-based control strategies over pure cycle. Lightning rose as the natural counter to Goblin Hut spam, while Arrows fell hard as players opted for cheaper spell alternatives against ground swarms.

🏆 Top Decks This Week

#1

75.1% WR 2.53% usage

#2

70.7% WR 2.52% usage

#3

82.3% WR 1.34% usage

#4

84.7% WR 1.29% usage

#5

81.4% WR 1.16% usage

⭐ Top Cards This Week

#1 The Log

78.0% WR 30.01% usage

#2 Goblins

80.2% WR 29.41% usage

#3 Barbarian Barrel

79.8% WR 27.12% usage

#4 Skeletons

75.6% WR 25.98% usage

#5 Fireball

78.3% WR 23.39% usage

📊 Meta Shifts

The biggest story is the Goblins explosion: +13.5% usage in a single week is historically rare and reshapes how every deck approaches defense. Arrows dropping -6.8% confirms that 3-elixir area spells are losing ground to precise 2-elixir alternatives like Barbarian Barrel and The Log. The Vines experiment continues with +3.19% growth, suggesting the new card is finding its permanent place in beatdown and Skeleton King compositions. Expect Lightning usage to keep climbing as Goblin Hut becomes a must-answer building.

↗️ Rising Cards

Goblins +13.45%
Lightning +4.5%
Wizard +4.16%
Electro Spirit +3.62%
Vines +3.19%

↘️ Falling Cards

Arrows -6.8%
Bandit -4.08%
Skeletons -3.92%
Fireball -3.91%
Zap -3.79%

🔍 Meta Analysis

This week marks one of the largest single-card usage shifts in recent memory. Goblins jumped from 15.96% to 29.41% usage — nearly doubling — driven by their synergy with Royal Hogs decks and Goblin Hut strategies that dominate the top of the ladder. At just 2 elixir, Goblins offer unmatched defensive versatility: pulling tanks, surrounding support troops, and cycling back to your win condition faster than any alternative. The rise of Lightning (+4.50%) directly counters the building-heavy meta, punishing Goblin Hut and Cannon placements that have become ubiquitous. Wizard's resurgence (+4.16%) reflects players searching for reliable splash damage against the Goblin swarms flooding the arena. Meanwhile, Arrows crashed -6.8% as players realized that spending 3 elixir to counter 2-elixir Goblins is a losing trade. Barbarian Barrel and The Log handle ground swarms more efficiently while leaving elixir for counterplay. Bandit (-4.08%) and Skeletons (-3.92%) also declined as the meta shifted toward beefier compositions with Vines (+3.19%) and Royal Ghost continuing to anchor the strongest decks.

Clash Royale Meta Report: February Week 7, 2026