Clash Royale Evolutions, Heroes and Champions
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Some Clash Royale cards have upgraded forms. An evolution changes a card’s stats and adds a new effect; the evolved version enters the arena after the card has been played a set number of times in your deck. A hero gives the card a special ability that can be used once each time it is deployed. There are currently 44 evolutions, 18 heroes and 8 champions in the game. This list is updated after every update; click a card to see its stats, best decks and balance history.
Which card goes in which slot?
| Slot | What can go there | Unlocks on Trophy Road |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Evolution slot | Evolutions only | Arena 3 |
| 2. Hero slot | A hero or a champion | Arena 5 |
| 3. Wild slot | An evolution, hero or champion | Arena 10 |
In Ranked all three slots are unlocked. A deck can contain at most one champion. A card with both forms unlocked goes into the Wild slot as an evolution by default; you can choose which form is active in the game.
All evolutions (44)
Newest evolutions first. Images show the evolved version.
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7All heroes (18)
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5Cards with both an evolution and a hero
Knight, Musketeer, Valkyrie, Giant, Wizard have both forms. If both are unlocked, you can use the card as an evolution in the Evolution slot or as a hero in the Hero slot; since a card only sits in one slot, only one form is active at a time.
Champions (8)
Champions are neither evolutions nor heroes, but they share the same slots: they can only go in the Hero or Wild slot, and a deck can contain only one champion. Each champion has a special ability used during the battle.
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Frequently asked questions
How many evolutions are there in Clash Royale?
There are currently 44 cards with an evolution. The newest evolution is Giant (November 2026).
How many heroes are there in Clash Royale?
There are currently 18 cards with a hero form. The newest hero is Electro Wizard (October 2026).
When do the evolution and hero slots unlock?
On Trophy Road the Evolution slot unlocks at Arena 3, the Hero slot at Arena 5 and the Wild slot at Arena 10. In Ranked all three are unlocked.
Can I use an evolution and a hero in the same deck?
Yes. You can use an evolution in slot 1, a hero (or champion) in slot 2, and an evolution, hero or champion in the Wild slot, so a deck can have up to three special cards.