Clash Royale Guide (Updated October 2026)

Clash Royale came out worldwide on March 2, 2016. Before that it was available on iOS in a few countries from January 4, 2016. Release date, how to play on PC, deck slots for Evolutions and Heroes, card rarities, the Clash Royale Store and how to redeem codes.

Last Updated October 1, 2026

When did Clash Royale come out

Clash Royale came out worldwide on March 2, 2016. Before that it was available on iOS in a few countries from January 4, 2016.

How to play Clash Royale on PC

Yes. Clash Royale is available on Windows PC through the Google Play Games app since October 23, 2023.

Install Google Play Games for PC, sign in with your Google account, find Clash Royale and install it. Log in with the same Supercell ID as on your phone to keep your progress.

Deck slots for Evolutions and Heroes

A deck has 8 cards. The first 2 slots can hold Evolutions and the next 1 a Hero, if the card in that slot has one.

Right now 42 cards have an Evolution and 17 cards have a Hero.

Build a deck

Card rarities and levels

Clash Royale has 123 cards. By rarity there are 29 Common, 31 Rare, 33 Epic, 22 Legendary, 8 Champion. The highest card level is 16.

Clash Royale Store

The Clash Royale Store is the official web shop of Supercell at store.supercell.com. Every purchase there earns points toward the next store bonus, and some special offers are only available in that store.

How to redeem Clash Royale codes

Clash Royale codes are redeemed in the Clash Royale Store at store.supercell.com. Log in with your Supercell ID, scroll to Redeem a Store Code at the bottom of the page and enter the code. Codes give rewards such as emotes, banner items, chests or Gold, and each code works only for a limited time.

Some rewards come as a QR code or a link instead. Scan it or open it on the device with the game and press Claim Reward.

Frequently asked questions

When did Clash Royale come out?: Clash Royale came out worldwide on March 2, 2016. Before that it was available on iOS in a few countries from January 4, 2016.
Can you play Clash Royale on PC?: Yes. Clash Royale is available on Windows PC through the Google Play Games app since October 23, 2023.
How many Evolutions and Heroes can a deck have?: A deck has 8 cards. The first 2 slots can hold Evolutions and the next 1 a Hero, if the card in that slot has one.
How many cards are in Clash Royale?: Clash Royale has 123 cards. By rarity there are 29 Common, 31 Rare, 33 Epic, 22 Legendary, 8 Champion. The highest card level is 16.
What is the Clash Royale Store?: The Clash Royale Store is the official web shop of Supercell at store.supercell.com. Every purchase there earns points toward the next store bonus, and some special offers are only available in that store.
How do you redeem Clash Royale codes?: Clash Royale codes are redeemed in the Clash Royale Store at store.supercell.com. Log in with your Supercell ID, scroll to Redeem a Store Code at the bottom of the page and enter the code. Codes give rewards such as emotes, banner items, chests or Gold, and each code works only for a limited time.