Balloon vs Goblin Machine Matchup

Balloon has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 62.9% of games to 37.1%, across 544 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as Balloon (also called Loon) and as Goblin Machine, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Balloon vs Goblin Machine win rate

  • Balloon win rate: 62.9% (342 wins)
  • Goblin Machine win rate: 37.1% (202 wins)
  • Games: 544 (0.0% of recorded battles)

124 of Goblin Machine’s 202 wins were blowouts, so when Goblin Machine gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.

On average Balloon finishes 60 tower HP ahead.

Balloon takes 1.5 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Machine takes 1.8 when it wins.

How to win with Balloon against Goblin Machine

General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.

Get Balloon to the tower when the opponent’s air defense is out of cycle, often behind a tank or a freeze.

Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

Counter-push once it falls, as they will be low on elixir.

How to win with Goblin Machine against Balloon

Pressure at the bridge with a sturdy, hard-hitting machine, and follow up with fast support.

Hold an air defender and a building back until Balloon commits, and pull it with the building.

Respect its death bomb, and keep it away from your tower.

Most played Balloon vs Goblin Machine decks

The win rate is the top deck’s. Open a pairing for more, including near-identical decks when the exact two haven’t met often.

  1. Loon Freeze: Evo Baby Dragon, Evo Inferno Dragon, Hero Knight, Balloon, Bowler, Freeze, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 2 games
  2. Loon Clone: Evo Witch, Evo Bomber, Balloon, Electro Wizard, Princess, Clone, Spear Goblins, The Log vs Goblin Machine EQ: Cannon Cart, Goblin Machine, Skeleton Army, Goblin Gang, Fisherman, Tombstone, Earthquake, Spear Goblins — 2 games
  3. Loon 4.4 Air: Evo Witch, Evo Lumberjack, Boss Bandit, Balloon, Ronin, Electro Wizard, Tombstone, Arrows vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 2 games
  4. Loon Ram 3.5 Air: Evo Battle Ram, Evo Firecracker, Hero Balloon, Ronin, Electro Wizard, Royal Ghost, Zap, Barbarian Barrel vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 2 games

Best Balloon cards against Goblin Machine

How often decks in this matchup run each card, and how often those decks win.

  1. Zap — 10.6% usage · 77.5% win rate · 40 games
  2. The Log — 10.6% usage · 77.5% win rate · 40 games
  3. Valkyrie — 13.8% usage · 75.0% win rate · 52 games
  4. Poison — 8.5% usage · 78.1% win rate · 32 games
  5. Fireball — 20.6% usage · 71.8% win rate · 78 games

Best Goblin Machine cards against Balloon

How often decks in this matchup run each card, and how often those decks win.

  1. Poison — 6.1% usage · 65.2% win rate · 23 games
  2. Fireball — 6.1% usage · 60.9% win rate · 23 games
  3. Phoenix — 6.9% usage · 53.8% win rate · 26 games
  4. Bomb Tower — 6.3% usage · 54.2% win rate · 24 games
  5. Witch — 36.0% usage · 39.7% win rate · 136 games

Latest Balloon vs Goblin Machine games

Results are from the Balloon player’s side.

  1. Win 2–1: Loon Barrel 3.8 Air vs Goblin Machine Bush 2.9 Bridge spam, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  2. Loss 1–2: Loon NW vs Goblin Machine Bush 2.9 Bridge spam, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 0–1: Loon Hog 3.3 Air vs Goblin Machine Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
  4. Win 2–1: Loon 3.9 Air vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-14
  5. Win 1–0: Loon MK 3.8 Air vs Goblin Machine 3.6 Bridge spam, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
  6. Win 2–1: Loon 3.6 Air vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-14
  7. Win 1–0: Loon 3.9 Air vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-14
  8. Loss 1–3: Loon Hog 3.4 Air vs Goblin Machine Clone, Ladder, 2026-11-14
  9. Win 1–0: Loon Barrel 4.6 Air vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-14
  10. Win 1–0: Loon Hog 4.0 Air vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-14

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Balloon vs Goblin Machine?

Balloon has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 62.9% of games to 37.1%, over 544 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Machine with Balloon?

Get Balloon to the tower when the opponent’s air defense is out of cycle, often behind a tank or a freeze. Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

How do you beat Balloon with Goblin Machine?

Pressure at the bridge with a sturdy, hard-hitting machine, and follow up with fast support. Hold an air defender and a building back until Balloon commits, and pull it with the building.

What are the most played decks in Balloon vs Goblin Machine?

Loon Freeze with Baby Dragon, Inferno Dragon, Knight, Balloon, Bowler, Freeze, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel against Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam with Witch, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins, played 2 times.

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