Clash Royale: Top Decks for the 4 Card Showdown Event

In the standard Clash Royale gameplay, players select 8 cards but can only use 4 at any given moment, maintaining balance and preventing repetitive spam of a single card. However, the new 4 Card Showdown event throws this balance out the window, creating chaotic battles where cards immediately return to your hand, allowing for non-stop spamming and strategic mayhem!

As the name suggests, 4 Card Showdown limits decks to just 4 cards, enabling players to unleash their units repeatedly. This event challenges traditional tactics and demands creativity, as players must counter relentless spam and tanky foes in a fast-paced environment.

Top Decks for 4 Card Showdown

With only 4 slots available and no evolution options, crafting a balanced deck is crucial. Players need versatile units that can handle spams, airborne threats, and heavy hitters like Pekka or Mega Knight. Here are the best decks to dominate this wild event:

Battle Healer Deck

- Battle Healer (Elixir 4)

- Mega Minion (Elixir 3)

- Arrows (Elixir 3)

- The Log (Elixir 2)  

Average Elixir Cost: 3.0

Battle Healer’s unique ability to heal herself and nearby allies after every strike makes her formidable, especially when grouped in numbers. With multiple Battle Healers on the field, healing becomes nearly unstoppable, leaving aerial units as the only viable counter.

Mega Minion and Arrows provide essential coverage against airborne threats, while The Log effectively counters enemy spam, ensuring your Battle Healers can keep pushing forward.

Mother Witch Deck

- Mother Witch (Elixir 4)

- Valkyrie (Elixir 4)

- Elixir Collector (Elixir 6)

- The Log (Elixir 2)  

Average Elixir Cost: 4.0

Mother Witch excels against spam units, not only eliminating them but also transforming them into Hogs that attack enemy towers. Paired with the durable Valkyrie, this duo can hold its own against even the toughest aerial foes like Inferno Dragon.

The Elixir Collector plays a strategic role in this deck, providing a steady elixir flow. Place it early in the match, but avoid overusing it. The goal is to maintain two active Collectors at once, replenishing your elixir without overwhelming your deck.

Lumberjack Deck

- Lumberjack (Elixir 4)

- Inferno Dragon (Elixir 4)

- Tombstone (Elixir 3)

- Zap (Elixir 2)  

Average Elixir Cost: 3.3

Inferno Dragon is your go-to for dealing with tanky units like Mega Knight, Pekka, and Giant variants, but its slow attack speed needs a quick, aggressive companion—enter Lumberjack. His speed and rage effect complement Inferno Dragon perfectly, amplifying your offensive power.

Tombstone provides a valuable distraction, holding off rush attackers like Hog Rider, while Zap offers an effective solution to enemy spams.

X-Bow Deck

- X-Bow (Elixir 6)

- Spear Goblins (Elixir 2)

- Fire Spirit (Elixir 1)

- Ice Spirit (Elixir 1)  

Average Elixir Cost: 2.5

This defensive-oriented deck revolves around the X-Bow, aiming to defend it with a continuous barrage of Spirits and Spear Goblins. Despite their low elixir cost, Ice and Fire Spirits are highly effective in this event. Ice Spirit temporarily freezes enemies, allowing Fire Spirit to deal damage while they are immobilized, creating a powerful cycle of control.

Spear Goblins add additional pressure, picking off enemy units from a distance and supporting the X-Bow’s steady assault.

These decks are tailored to tackle the unique challenges of the 4 Card Showdown, combining offense, defense, and strategy to overwhelm your opponents. Choose your deck wisely, and dominate the battlefield with relentless, unending card plays!