Control describes a reviewed strategic pattern based on deck structure and card roles. It is BihmanDecks analysis, not an official in-game category.
Control deck archetype
A BihmanDecks guide to the Control Clash Royale archetype, including reviewed cards and supported deck examples.
Important reviewed cards
Ice Wizard
legendary · 3 elixir
AIR DEFENSECONTROLRANGEDEVOLUTION
Miner
legendary · 3 elixir
WIN CONDITIONCONTROLCYCLE
Ram Rider
legendary · 5 elixir
WIN CONDITIONBRIDGE PRESSURECONTROL
Zappies
rare · 4 elixir
AIR DEFENSERESETCONTROL
Fisherman
legendary · 3 elixir
CONTROLUTILITYTANK KILLER
Magic Archer
legendary · 4 elixir
RANGEDSUPPORTCONTROLEVOLUTION
Mighty Miner
champion · 4 elixir
TANK KILLERCHAMPIONCONTROL
Electro Giant
epic · 7 elixir
WIN CONDITIONTANKCONTROL
Poison
epic · 4 elixir
SPELLBIG SPELLCONTROLANTI SWARM
Graveyard
legendary · 5 elixir
WIN CONDITIONCONTROL
Tornado
epic · 3 elixir
SPELLSMALL SPELLCONTROLRESET
Giant Snowball
common · 2 elixir
SPELLSMALL SPELLCONTROLEVOLUTIONSupported examples
Official sample · Control
Use the deck’s highest-value defender to create counterpush pressure around its win condition.
Official sample · Control
Use the deck’s highest-value defender to create counterpush pressure around its win condition.
Official sample · Control
Use the deck’s highest-value defender to create counterpush pressure around its win condition.
Official sample · Hog Rider
Use low-cost defense and pressure when the opponent’s Hog counter is out of cycle.
Official sample · Hog Rider
Use low-cost defense and pressure when the opponent’s Hog counter is out of cycle.
Official sample · Control
Use the deck’s highest-value defender to create counterpush pressure around its win condition.
Official sample · Hog Rider
Use low-cost defense and pressure when the opponent’s Hog counter is out of cycle.
Official sample · Golem
Defend efficiently, then build a supported push around your main win condition.