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2.8 Evo Firecracker Hog Cycle

2.8 Evo Firecracker Hog Cycle is a high-performing Fast Cycle deck averaging 2.8 elixir. Victory relies on solid resource management and precision counter-attacks with Hog Rider.

Meta Score
84
Win Rate
54.6%
Battles
5,866
Avg Elixir
2.8Elixir
Usage
2.8%

Card Lineup (8 Cards)

Firecracker
3
Firecracker
Mighty Miner
4
Mighty Miner
Tesla
4
Tesla
Skeletons
1
Skeletons
Hog Rider
4
Hog Rider
Electro Spirit
1
Electro Spirit
Earthquake
3
Earthquake
Barbarian Barrel
2
Barbarian Barrel
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Best Matchups

Highest win probability against these opponent cards:

1.
Skeleton Barrel
Skeleton Barrel
336 Wins/132 Defeats(468 Battles)
Score 6671.8%
Win Probability
2.
Clone
Clone
46 Wins/14 Defeats(60 Battles)
Score 6176.7%
Win Probability
3.
Barbarian Hut
Barbarian Hut
9 Wins/1 Defeats(10 Battles)
Score 5690%
Win Probability
4.
Rascals
Rascals
216 Wins/98 Defeats(314 Battles)
Score 5368.8%
Win Probability
5.
Mortar
Mortar
218 Wins/104 Defeats(322 Battles)
Score 5067.7%
Win Probability
6.
Mega Knight
Mega Knight
265 Wins/134 Defeats(399 Battles)
Score 4766.4%
Win Probability
7.
Goblin Barrel
Goblin Barrel
327 Wins/169 Defeats(496 Battles)
Score 4765.9%
Win Probability
8.
Valkyrie
Valkyrie
451 Wins/239 Defeats(690 Battles)
Score 4765.4%
Win Probability
9.
Boss Bandit
Boss Bandit
58 Wins/24 Defeats(82 Battles)
Score 4670.7%
Win Probability
10.
Wizard
Wizard
219 Wins/111 Defeats(330 Battles)
Score 4666.4%
Win Probability
11.
Dart Goblin
Dart Goblin
358 Wins/191 Defeats(549 Battles)
Score 4565.2%
Win Probability
12.
Firecracker
Firecracker
269 Wins/143 Defeats(412 Battles)
Score 4465.3%
Win Probability
13.
Tombstone
Tombstone
214 Wins/112 Defeats(326 Battles)
Score 4365.6%
Win Probability
14.
Goblin Gang
Goblin Gang
280 Wins/151 Defeats(431 Battles)
Score 4365%
Win Probability
15.
Skeleton Army
Skeleton Army
385 Wins/212 Defeats(597 Battles)
Score 4364.5%
Win Probability
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Worst Matchups

Lowest win probability against these opponent cards:

1.
Archer Queen
Archer Queen
123 Defeats/59 Wins(182 Battles)
Score 4532.4%
Win Probability
2.
Goblin Drill
Goblin Drill
123 Defeats/64 Wins(187 Battles)
Score 3934.2%
Win Probability
3.
Three Musketeers
Three Musketeers
78 Defeats/52 Wins(130 Battles)
Score 1340%
Win Probability
4.
Phoenix
Phoenix
131 Defeats/95 Wins(226 Battles)
Score 1242%
Win Probability
5.
Ice Golem
Ice Golem
172 Defeats/132 Wins(304 Battles)
Score 1043.4%
Win Probability
6.
Giant Snowball
Giant Snowball
205 Defeats/159 Wins(364 Battles)
Score 1043.7%
Win Probability
7.
Bomb Tower
Bomb Tower
87 Defeats/61 Wins(149 Battles)
Score 940.9%
Win Probability
8.
Fire Spirit
Fire Spirit
93 Defeats/67 Wins(160 Battles)
Score 841.9%
Win Probability
9.
Hunter
Hunter
155 Defeats/119 Wins(274 Battles)
Score 843.4%
Win Probability
10.
Royal Hogs
Royal Hogs
163 Defeats/126 Wins(289 Battles)
Score 843.6%
Win Probability
11.
Giant
Giant
204 Defeats/162 Wins(366 Battles)
Score 744.3%
Win Probability
12.
Earthquake
Earthquake
156 Defeats/122 Wins(278 Battles)
Score 643.9%
Win Probability
13.
Heal Spirit
Heal Spirit
167 Defeats/132 Wins(299 Battles)
Score 644.1%
Win Probability
14.
Goblin Demolisher
Goblin Demolisher
74 Defeats/55 Wins(129 Battles)
Score 142.6%
Win Probability
15.
Goblin Giant
Goblin Giant
46 Defeats/35 Wins(81 Battles)
Score 043.2%
Win Probability
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How to Play & Match Strategy

Step-by-step game plan to secure victory in the arena

Single Elixir (0:00 - 2:00)1

Patience & Scouting

Play defensively and react to opponent moves. Avoid overcommitting elixir. Use cost-efficient defenses to establish positive elixir trades and identify the opponent counter-cards.

Double Elixir (2:00 - 3:00)2

Pressure Phase & Evolution Timing

Ramp up the pressure with Hog Rider combined with ready Card Evolutions. Force out defensive cards and punish lane commitments.

Overtime & Sudden Death3

Closing the Match & Spell Cycling

Focus on airtight defense. If the enemy tower is low, safely transition into calculated spell chip damage to finish the match.

🛡️Defensive Synergy

Pull heavy tanks into the kill-zone with center placement while keeping support troops alive behind them.

⚡Pro Tip Against Counters

Against heavy Beatdown decks: Immediately pressure the opposite lane with Hog Rider when they invest high elixir in the back!