Season 75 of Clash Royale, titled Back to Drool, dropped in September 2025, and it’s one of the biggest shake-ups the game has seen all year. Supercell has introduced a brand-new spell card called Vines and given the Baby Dragon a long-awaited evolution. Combined with fresh Pass Royale rewards and balance changes, these additions are already rewriting the meta.
Let’s dive into what makes these introductions so impactful, and how you can adjust your decks to stay ahead.
The Vines Spell: A New 3-Elixir Epic
The biggest headline from Season 75 is the Vines spell, a 3-elixir epic that brings disruption and control in one package. When cast, Vines sprout across the targeted area, immobilizing and damaging enemy troops caught within.
Unlike Freeze, which locks everything cold, Vines act more like a mix of Root + Poison. Units are held in place, take steady chip damage, and are left vulnerable to follow-up attacks. It doesn’t stop buildings, but against swarms, tanks, or even pesky win-condition units, Vines gives you a tactical pause button.
Why it matters to the meta:
- Counters Hog Riders and Rams – Drop Vines on the charge path and you buy precious seconds for your towers.
- Controls air units – Unlike ground-only traps, Vines also catch flying troops, making it surprisingly versatile.
- Synergy with splash damage – Pairing Vines with Baby Dragon, Valkyrie, or Fireball creates devastating combos.
The arrival of Vines means that offensive pushes now have a reliable counter beyond Freeze or Tornado, and defensive decks finally have a tool that punishes over-commitment.
Baby Dragon Evolution: Small Body, Big Upgrade
The Baby Dragon has always been a staple in mid-cost, splash-heavy decks. Season 75 gives it an evolution that makes it even deadlier. Once evolved, the Baby Dragon:
- Gains increased HP.
- Deals boosted splash damage.
- Leaves behind a short-lived fire zone after each attack, continuing to damage troops that enter the area.
This makes the evolved Baby Dragon not just a support card but a win condition in its own right. Its fire zones act like a mini-Poison spell, perfect for clogging bridges and tearing through swarm decks.
Why it matters to the meta:
- Anti-swarm dominance – Evolutions already pushed cards like Skeletons and Firecracker into the spotlight, but Baby Dragon now flips that back.
- Bridge control – Placing an evolved Baby Dragon at the bridge creates choke points opponents struggle to clear.
- Synergy with Vines – Immobilize troops with Vines, then let the Baby Dragon’s fire zone roast them alive.
The new Baby Dragon evolution is already showing up in top-tier decks, especially in control and beatdown archetypes.
How Vines and Baby Dragon Shift the Meta
Together, Vines and the Evolved Baby Dragon tilt the balance toward control-heavy, attrition-based decks. Aggressive cycle players will find themselves slowed down, while players who favor mid-cost splash damage are thriving.
- Beatdown decks (Golem, Lava Hound) benefit the most, since Vines protects their pushes and the Baby Dragon clears defenses.
- Control decks (Miner Poison, Graveyard) gain extra stalling power, forcing opponents to waste more elixir on inefficient counters.
- Cycle decks (Hog 2.6, Royal Hogs) take a hit, Vines neutralizes their fast pushes, and Baby Dragon punishes cheap swarms.
The result? Matches are trending slower, with more emphasis on spell synergy and splash management.
Best Deck Combos With Vines and Baby Dragon
If you’re looking to adapt, here are a few decks that already work well with the new tools:
- Vines + Baby Dragon + Tornado – Immobilize troops with Vines, pull them together with Tornado, and let Baby Dragon incinerate the clump.
- Golem Beatdown – Vines buys time for your Golem to connect, while Baby Dragon clears swarms that usually stall your push.
- Miner Control – Use Vines to pin defending troops around the Miner, and let Baby Dragon chip alongside Poison for tower damage.
- LavaLoon – Vines locks anti-air units like Musketeer or Minions, giving your Balloon time to land hits.
Pass Royale and Rewards in Season 75
The Season 75 Pass Royale is also adding to the excitement. Rewards include:
- Exclusive Back to Drool tower skin.
- Unique emotes themed around the new update.
- Boosted progression for the Vines spell and Baby Dragon evolution.
Pass Royale isn’t just cosmetics, it accelerates how quickly players integrate these new tools into competitive decks. Expect to see Vines and evolved Baby Dragons everywhere within weeks.
Adapting to the New Meta
If you want to stay competitive this season, here’s what to keep in mind:
- Pack splash damage – Don’t rely on swarm defenses; Baby Dragon will melt them.
- Save hard counters – Cards like Electro Dragon and Lightning can still stop big pushes if timed right.
- Play patient – Vines slows the game down, so rushing isn’t as effective. Look for counter-push opportunities instead.
The New Normal in Clash Royale
Season 75 is a turning point for Clash Royale. The Vines spell gives players a new form of crowd control, while the Baby Dragon evolution upgrades a classic card into a generational powerhouse. Together, they’re pushing the meta toward slower, more deliberate playstyles that reward smart timing and synergy.
Love it or hate it, the days of pure fast-cycle dominance are over, and if you want to thrive in Back to Drool, you’ll need to embrace the vines and ride the dragon.