Top 7 Rare Cards (January 2017)
Guides By Clash Royal 2017-01-17 21:05:13
7. Furnace
Description: “The spawns two at a time. It also makes great brick-oven pancakes.”
Stats at Level:
- Hit-points: 1056
- Level: 9
- Spawn Speed: 10 Seconds
- Deploy Time: 1 Second
- Lifetime: 50 Seconds
Conclusion: The is the best spawner in the game, especially when your it spawns equivalent to the level of your opponent’s tower. At this point, your tower will need to shoot twice to kill a spirit, allowing the straggler to get a hit off on your tower. It also has great defensive capabilities. For only four , it can shut down a pig push with ease.
A pestering presence on the battlefield, you must deal with the or it will punish you later on in the game.
6. Fireball
Description: “Annnnd… . Incinerates a small area, dealing high damage. Reduced damage to Crown Towers.”
Stats at Level:
- Area Damage: 572
- Crown Tower Damage: 229
- Radius: 2.5
Conclusion: As mentioned in my tier list, the is the second best spell in the game, excluding the . It deals massive damage, and it can bring troops like the , the , and the down to a zappable range which can allow you to stop a push in its tracks with a precisely timed /zap combo.
Use it when your opponent’s troops are clumped up for the best results.
5. Mini P.E.K.K.A
Stats at Level:
- Hit-points: 1056
- Damge per second: 317
- Damage: 572
- Hit Speed: 1.8 Seconds
- Targets: Ground
- Speed: Fast
- Range: Melee
- Deploy Time: 1 Second
Conclusion: The Mini P.E.K.K.A is the equivalent of an elite barbarian. Dangerous if not take care of, the Mini P.E.K.K.A. deals 572 damage a hit, almost a quarter of the health of a tower. Combined with a splash damage troop like a or a , the Mini P.E.K.K.A thrives.
Its defensive capabilities are not bad either, and it can shred a tank in a matter of seconds. A better version of a , the Mini P.E.K.K.A takes the number five spot on this list.
4. Hog Rider
Description: “Fast melee troop that targets buildings and can jump over the river. He followed the echoing call of ‘Hog Riderrrrr’ all the way through the arena doors.”
Stats at Level:
- Hit-points: 1408
- Damage per second: 176
- Damage: 264
- Hit Speed: 1.5 Seconds
- Targets: Buildings
- Speed: Very Fast
- Range: Melee
- Deploy Time: 1 Second
Conclusion: A fast, hard hitting troop, the is a force to be reckoned with. With the emergence of the , it has become less prevalent, but it still retains great value. As you guys know, I love to pig push, and you can’t without a pig.
The ’s blow is strong, and if not dealt with properly, say goodbye to your tower.
3. Giant
Stats at Level:
- Hit-points: 3344
- Damage Per Second: 140
- Damage: 211
- Hit Speed: 1.5 Seconds
- Targets: Buildings
- Speed: Slow
- Range: Melee
- Deploy Time: 1 Second
Conclusion: The has fallen in ranks from where it once was, but it is still the best defense targeting troop in the game. It has the highest health in the game besides the 9 , and its tankiness is one of the many reasons it is so strong. For just five , you get a meat shield which you can support with damage dealing troops like the or .
The is just too tanky to be ignored. Be sure to deal with it as soon as you can.
2. Ice Golem
Stats at Level:
- Hit-points: 1100
- Damage Per Second: 28
- Damage: 70
- Death Damage: 70
- Hit Speed: 2.5 Seconds
- Targets: Buildings
- Speed: Slow
- Range: Melee
- Deploy Time: 1 Second
Conclusion: One of the few counters for in the game, the is a perfect defensive troop. Acting as a sort of wall, the can kite their troops within range of both of your towers, and its effect guarantees that they will not get far.
While not good offensively, the is arguably the best defensive card in the game.
1. Mega Minion
Description: “Flying, armored and powerful. What could be its weakness?! Cupcakes.”
Stats at Level:
- Hit-points: 695
- Damage Per Second: 192
- Damage: 269
- Hit Speed: 1.4 Second
- Targets: Air & Ground
- Speed: Medium
- Range: 2
- Deploy Time: 1 Second
Conclusion: The ’s power is summed up by its usage rate. Seen in almost every deck on the leaderboards, it is too strong in a ground-heavy meta. If you can deal with your opponent’s , yours will most likely have a clear path to the tower.