Best decks for Arena 1 – Goblin Stadium

Goblin Stadium · 0–299 🏆 · Last updated: October 28, 2026

Goblin Stadium is arena 1 on the Clash Royale Trophy Road, played between 0–299 trophies. By Arena 1 you can have 12 cards. The decks below only use cards that unlock up to this arena, so you can play all of them right now.

There is no evolution or hero slot in this arena yet (the Evolution slot unlocks at Arena 3).

Cards unlocked in Arena 1

Best decks for Arena 1

The most balanced decks ElixirDeck’s deck builder makes with the cards unlocked up to this arena (all cards at the same level, no evolutions or heroes assumed). Each deck uses a different win condition; if your cards or levels differ, you can adapt any deck to your own collection.

Win conditions you can use in this arena

Classic decks you can play in this arena

All classic decks use cards from higher arenas; the decks above are the best options for this arena.

How to climb in this arena

• Keep your deck’s levels even: prioritize upgrading your win condition and the defensive cards you play most.
• Every deck should have at least three cards that hit air troops, one splash card and one tank killer.
• Before putting a newly unlocked card in your deck, compare it with the card that does the same job; a low-level new card can make the deck weaker.

Find your best deck with your own cards

Enter your player tag and ElixirDeck reads your cards and levels from the game and builds the most balanced decks for your arena.

Frequently asked questions

How many trophies is Arena 1?

Arena 1 (Goblin Stadium) is between 0–299 trophies.

Which cards unlock in Arena 1?

Arena 1 unlocks: Goblins, Spear Goblins, Goblin Hut, Goblin Cage.

What is the best deck for Arena 1?

The most balanced deck ElixirDeck builds with the cards available here: Giant deck (Giant, Spear Goblins, Arrows, Minions, Goblin Cage, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Musketeer, Fireball). Use the deck builder to find the best deck for your own cards and levels.