Cycle describes a reviewed strategic pattern based on deck structure and card roles. It is BihmanDecks analysis, not an official in-game category.
Cycle deck archetype
A BihmanDecks guide to the Cycle Clash Royale archetype, including reviewed cards and supported deck examples.
Important reviewed cards
Archers
common · 3 elixir
AIR DEFENSERANGEDCYCLEEVOLUTION
Goblins
common · 2 elixir
CYCLEDEFENSEEVOLUTION
Skeletons
common · 1 elixir
CYCLEUTILITYEVOLUTION
Spear Goblins
common · 2 elixir
AIR DEFENSERANGEDCYCLE
Hog Rider
rare · 4 elixir
WIN CONDITIONCYCLEPRESSURE
Ice Spirit
common · 1 elixir
CYCLEUTILITYEVOLUTION
Fire Spirit
common · 1 elixir
CYCLEANTI SWARMUTILITY
Miner
legendary · 3 elixir
WIN CONDITIONCONTROLCYCLE
Wall Breakers
epic · 2 elixir
SECONDARY WIN CONDITIONCYCLEPRESSUREEVOLUTION
Electro Spirit
common · 1 elixir
CYCLERESETAIR DEFENSE
Heal Spirit
rare · 1 elixir
CYCLESUPPORTSupported 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 · Hog Rider
Use low-cost defense and pressure when the opponent’s Hog counter is out of cycle.
Official sample · Goblin Barrel
Track the opponent’s small spell, then create pressure with bait cards.
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.