Skeleton Army

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The Skeleton Army is an Epic card that is unlocked from P.E.K.K.A's Playhouse (Arena 6). It spawns 15 Skeletons in a scatter formation. A Skeleton Army card costs 3 Elixir to deploy.

Trivia

• The word "Skeleton" comes from the Greek "σκελετός" (skeletós), meaning dried up or withered. The Skeleton Army is 1 of 15 cards associated with Skeletons, with the others being Bomber, Skeleton Dragons, Skeleton Barrel, Tombstone, Bomb Tower, Guards, Witch, Balloon, Giant Skeleton, Wall Breakers, Super Witch, Graveyard, Skeleton King, and of course, Skeletons.
• The Skeleton Army is one of the first troop cards to be featured in a Trainer's deck, alongside the Minions, Archers, Knight, Spear Goblins, Goblins, Bomber, Skeletons, Barbarians, Minion Horde, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Musketeer, Giant, Valkyrie, Wizard, Hog Rider, Baby Dragon, Witch, P.E.K.K.A, Prince, and Balloon.
• The Skeleton Army is one of the first troop cards to receive a card render, alongside the Archers, Knight, Goblins, Bomber, Skeletons, Barbarians, Bats, Royal Recruits, Skeleton Barrel, Rascals, Musketeer, Giant, Valkyrie, Wizard, Flying Machine, Hog Rider, Royal Hogs, Dart Goblin, Zappies, Elixir Golem, Baby Dragon, Witch, P.E.K.K.A, Prince, Balloon, Giant Skeleton, Goblin Giant, Hunter, Electro Dragon, Wall Breakers, Bowler, Cannon Cart, Mega Knight, Ram Rider, Miner, Royal Ghost, Ice Wizard, Magic Archer, Bandit, Lava Hound, Night Witch, and Fisherman.
• The Skeleton Army is 1 of 23 cards that has had its Elixir cost changed, the others being Bomber, Fire Spirit, Royal Recruits, Cannon, Mortar, Musketeer, Three Musketeers, Heal, Goblin Hut, Bomb Tower, Barbarian Hut, Furnace, Elixir Collector, P.E.K.K.A., Wall Breakers, Electro Giant, Bowler, Goblin Barrel, Barbarian Barrel, Rage, Fisherman, and the Monk.
• According to the 1/10/2018 balance changes, the names of the Skeletons are "Larry", "Harry", "Gerry", "Terry", "Mary", "Barry", "Cherry", "Karrie", "Faerie", "Scary", "Sherry", "Gary", "McClary", "Huckleberry", and "Doot"/"Ledoot". The Skeleton "Larry" in the Skeleton Army's description is a reference to the Clash of Clans Larry commercial. In the French language setting of the game, 5 of the Skeletons' names are "Kévin", "Kenny", "Katie", "Karim", and "Kelly". In the Spanish language setting of the game, 4 of the Skeletons' names are "Adolfo", "Astolfo", "Rodolfo", and "Ataúlfo". In the Italian language setting of the game, 5 of the Skeletons' names are "Gino", "Pino", "Dino", "Lino", and "Rino". In the Dutch language setting of the game, 5 of the Skeletons' names are "Harry", "Barry", "Eddy", "Tommy", and "Mary". In the Norwegian language setting of the game, 5 of the Skeletons' names are "Inge", "Ingar", "Ingvart", "Ingve", and "Inghild". In the Portuguese language setting of the game, 5 of the Skeletons' names are "Tico", "Teco", "Taco", "Toco", and "Tuco". In the Finnish language setting of the game, 5 of the Skeletons' names are "Lari", "Jari", "Kari", "Sari", and "Mari". According to the Tournaments Update, the Skeleton that was removed from the 21/6/2016 balance changes joined the Skeleton Army. However, it was removed from the Skeleton Army in the 20/10/2016 balance changes, but it returned back in the 1/10/2018 balance changes.
• The Skeleton Army spawns the most troops of all troop cards, with a total of 15 Skeletons.
• Along with the Skeletons and Wizard Trio, the Skeleton Army is the only swarm card whose members spawn all at the exact same time.
• Even though the Skeleton Army spawns 15 Skeletons, the card render displays 6 Skeletons.
• In the card image, each Skeleton appears to have a diagonal cross on its eye.
• The Skeleton Army is 1 of 2 "value pack" troop card that has a different rarity with its corresponding "basic" troop card, the other being Wizard Trio (the Skeletons are a Common card while the Skeleton Army is an Epic card).
• Using the Skeletons card to summon 15 Skeletons would cost 5 Elixir, whereas using the Skeleton Army card to summon 15 Skeletons costs 3 Elixir.
• The Skeleton Army was featured in the winning deck of the The Crown Duel Tournament, by a player called Backstabx.