Clash Royale: Best Goblinstein Decks

Clash Royale: Best Goblinstein Decks

As a seasoned player of Clash Royale with over a thousand victories under my belt, I must say that the Evo Pekka Dragon Goblinstein Freeze deck seems like a formidable choice for those who have unlocked both the Evo Electro Dragon and the Pekka Evolution. This deck is not for the faint-hearted, as it requires a significant investment in card upgrades, but the payoff can be immense.


In Clash Royale, players occasionally receive complimentary Evolution cards and special events, but it’s the first time a free champion card is being offered. Excitingly, players can log in and obtain the new Goblinstein champion without having to spend any money. This is great news for players who play for free, as they often have to grind extensively to fully upgrade their decks.

However, getting your hands on the Goblinstein champion won’t push your trophies up overnight. You still need to build a solid deck around the card to climb up the ladder. And that’s where we come in! We’ve compiled some of the best Goblinstein decks in Clash Royale that you should check out to overwhelm your foes and secure victory.

Clash Royale Goblinstein Champion Card Overview

Clash Royale: Best Goblinstein Decks

In the popular game Clash Royale, there’s a fresh addition called Goblinstein, a 5-Elixir champion card. Once deployed, it brings forth two distinct units: the Doctor and the Monster. Each unit has its own health points (HP) and damage capabilities. The Doctor is a versatile ranged troop, capable of attacking both airborne and ground troops. Upon striking, his attacks cause a minor stun effect and reset the enemy’s attack sequence. Conversely, the Monster focuses exclusively on targeting enemy buildings, much like other win conditions such as Golem or the Giant.

In the arena, you could place Goblinstein strategically so it divides the two fighting units and directs them towards different paths or lanes.

Goblinstein’s special skill, called Lightning Link, forms an electric connection between the Doctor and a monster. If any opposing troops are sandwiched between these two characters, they receive continual heavy damage for a certain period. If the monster is defeated, it leaves behind a Lightning Rod on the ground. When activated, this skill links the Lightning Link to the newly-placed Lightning Rod. Unlike the Doctor’s regular attacks, this ability doesn’t cause stun or reset the attack sequence.

The ability costs two elixirs and has a 15-second cooldown.

To ensure the ability is effective, the Doctor needs to stay active on the battlefield. If players manage to defeat the Doctor before the Monster, the adversary will no longer be able to leverage the Goblinstein’s primary threat. Lightning and Rocket attacks prove particularly effective against Goblinstein as they can safely eliminate the Doctor from the opponent’s side of the arena, thereby neutralizing the champion card’s main menace.

Best Goblinstein Decks in Clash Royale

Clash Royale: Best Goblinstein Decks

Here are the best Goblinstein Decks in Clash Royale right now:

  • Goblinstein Splashyard
  • Goblinstein Pigs EQ Cycle
  • Evo Pekka Dragon Goblinstein

You’ll find more information about these decks below:

Goblinstein Splashyard

Clash Royale: Best Goblinstein Decks

It’s undeniable that Graveyard is among the strongest winning strategies in Clash Royale. Despite balance adjustments making it more manageable for players to defeat the traditional Splashyard setup, the emergence of Goblinstein has once again made it a formidable force within the game, boasting a high win rate.

Here are the cards you’ll need for this deck:

Card NameElixir Cost
Evo Skeletons1
Evo Goblin Cage4
Barbarian Barrel2
Tornado3
Baby Dragon4
Poison4
Graveyard5
Goblinstein5

In most Splashyard decks within Clash Royale, there’s often a key missing piece: a reliable tanking unit. While you do have options like the Baby Dragon and some players use the Evo Knight in certain setups, it doesn’t compare to having a sturdy unit such as the Giant or the Evo Pekka that can absorb numerous tower hits before your Graveyard is unleashed.

Here’s where Goblinstein enters the game. As the Goblinstein Monster focuses on damaging buildings exclusively, your opponents may find it challenging to erect barriers. Furthermore, the Goblinstein Doctor frequently disables and rejuvenates enemy units, making it easier for you to manage threats such as the Inferno Tower or Mighty Miner.

Using this deck setup, your adversary faces a tough decision: either protecting the Skeleton Graveyard or dealing with the Goblinstein Monster by distracting or eliminating it. Your Baby Dragon, evolved Skeletons, Barbarian Barrel, and Evo Goblin Cage are well-equipped for defense. Additionally, your deck includes Tornado and Poison, providing a solid cycle of damage with spells.

Both Cannoneer and Dagger Duchess work well in this deck.

Goblinstein Pigs EQ Cycle

Clash Royale: Best Goblinstein Decks

The Archer Queen Pigs EQ cycle is an established deck in the world of Clash Royale that has previously achieved great success. Now, with Goblinstein being introduced to the game, this deck has regained popularity. It boasts a good win rate and is frequently used by players, making it a recommended option for those aiming to climb trophies using the free champion in Clash Royale.

Here are the cards needed for this deck:

Card NameElixir Cost
Evo Skeletons1
Evo Ice Spirit1
The Log1
Royal Delivery3
Cannon3
Earthquake3
Royal Hogs5
Goblinstein5

One way to rephrase that sentence would be: “One advantage of this Goblinstein deck is its similarity to play with the Archer Queen. Since they both cost 5 elixirs to place on the battlefield and 2 elixirs for their abilities, adding in the Goblinstein doesn’t make the deck too heavy. This deck can put tremendous pressure on the opponent’s tower by repeatedly deploying Royal Hogs and Earthquake.

However, it’s worth noting that opposing the outdated Pigs Equilibrium cycle deck was manageable if you included a Fireball in your own deck. Additionally, this older version had difficulties dealing with hordes of troops such as the Minion Horde or Skeleton Army. Fortunately, Goblinstein addresses both of these issues effectively.

In this deck, Goblinstein serves as an alternative victory strategy when the primary one (Royal Hogs) gets thwarted by Fireball. If you find yourself having trouble pushing through with your Royal Hogs, switch to using Goblinstein to create a secondary offensive push. To add more pressure, deploy Royal Hogs on one side and Goblinstein on the other, and drop Earthquake to clear your opponent’s defensive buildings from both lanes simultaneously. Your defense is strong thanks to Cannon, Royal Delivery, Evo Skeletons, and Evo Ice Spirit.

We recommend going with the Tower Princess Tower Troop for this deck.

Evo Pekka Dragon Goblinstein Freeze

Clash Royale: Best Goblinstein Decks

The brand new Evo Electro Dragon has joined Clash Royale, coinciding with the release of Goblinstein for the Shocktober 2 event. Constructing a deck using the Evo Pekka Dragon Goblinstein Freeze isn’t exactly budget-friendly; it demands acquiring not only the Evo Electro Dragon but also the recently unlocked Pekka Evolution. However, if you can secure these evolution cards, this deck is superb for progressing up the trophy ladder.

If you don’t have the Evo Electro Dragon, use the Evo Skeletons instead.

Here are the cards needed for this deck:

Card NameElixir Cost
Evo Pekka7
Evo Electro Dragon5
Skeletons1
Tornado3
Ice Wizard3
Fisherman3
Freeze4
Goblinstein5

In this setup, the strategy is reminiscent of a standard beatdown deck. The Goblinstein serves as our main method for securing victory. However, should the match progress to the triple elixir phase and additional means of damaging the opponent’s tower are needed, the Evo Pekka stands ready as a backup option.

Each card in this deck complements others effectively. Tornado pairs nicely with Ice Wizard, Electro Dragon (after it evolves), and Goblinstein for enhanced abilities. Freeze is useful for moving your Evo Pekka closer to the opponent’s tower. Fisherman can also draw away an opponent’s card from protecting your Pekka or Goblinstein.

With this deck, it excels in many areas, but there’s one major vulnerability. To secure victory, you’ll need to devise a strategy to penetrate the enemy’s defenses. Unfortunately, unlike some decks, yours lacks a powerful spell such as Fireball, Lightning, or Poison that can directly target the tower. However, if you successfully combine troops like Goblinstein and Evo Pekka for an offensive push, your opponent may struggle to counter effectively.

Cannoneer is the perfect tower troop for this deck.

Goblinstein is an exhilarating new element in the game Clash Royale, and it’s bound to influence the overall strategy (meta) as Season 64 unfolds. The decks we’ve suggested can provide you with a few solid starting points. However, don’t forget to tinker with the champion and test various card combinations to discover the perfect deck that suits your playstyle.

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2024-10-09 13:04