Hog Rider
Rider
Hog Rider is a new 5-Elixir Rider Super, added in Season 11 and randomly assigned at battle start rather than bought from the shop like a normal troop. He opens combat by leaping forward and dropping an earthquake that damages nearby enemies and slows their Hit and Movement Speed — a pure area-control opener, not a direct-damage threat.
Also in the Base Game
Hog Rider exists in the main Clash Royale deck-building game too, where it's a rare card costing 4 Elixir per deployment in a deck. Merge Tactics fields it differently — bought from the shop for 5 Elixir and merged for star upgrades, rather than cycled through a deck.
View Hog Rider's base-game stats & decks →Real ranked decks running Hog Rider in the base game:
Hog Rider Cards on the Starsteel Road
3 Starsteel Road milestones award Hog Rider cards this season. See the full Starsteel Road.
| Starsteel | Reward |
|---|---|
| 3,025 | Hog Rider ×10 |
| 3,425 | Hog Rider ×10 |
| 3,750 | Hog Rider ×10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hog Rider cost in Merge Tactics?
Hog Rider costs 5 Elixir.
What trait does Hog Rider have?
Hog Rider carries the Rider trait, shared with 3 other troops.
Is Hog Rider also a base-game Clash Royale card?
Yes — Hog Rider exists in the main Clash Royale deck-building game too, though it's bought from the shop and merged for star upgrades in Merge Tactics rather than cycled through a deck.