Goblin Drill has the edge over Miner Control, winning 58.1% of games to 41.9%, across 3,788 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Goblin Drill (also called Drill) and as Miner Control (also called Miner Poison), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Goblin Drill vs Miner Control win rate
Goblin Drill win rate: 58.1% (2,201 wins)
Miner Control win rate: 41.9% (1,587 wins)
Games: 3,788 (0.1% of recorded battles)
On average Goblin Drill finishes 440 tower HP ahead.
Goblin Drill takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Miner Control takes 1.3 when it wins.
How to win with Goblin Drill against Miner Control
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover.
Keep cheap troops by your tower to kill whatever Miner brings along.
Build a strong double-elixir push, because these decks prefer small trades.
How to win with Miner Control against Goblin Drill
Chip with Miner and a small spell, defend efficiently, and win slowly.
Keep a splash troop or small spell near your tower for the goblins it spawns.
Counter-push when the drill is out, because cheap Drill decks have little defense on the other lane.
Most played Goblin Drill vs Miner Control 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.
Loss 0–1: Drill Poison vs Miner Poison, Other, 2026-11-13
Win 2–1: Drill 3M 3.6 Control vs Miner 3.1 Control, Friendly, 2026-11-13
Loss 1–2: Drill Poison vs Miner Poison, Other, 2026-11-13
Win 1–0: Drill Poison vs Miner Wall Breakers 3.0 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
Loss 0–1: Drill Poison vs Miner 3.0 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-13
Loss 0–1: Drill Freeze vs Miner Wall Breakers 3.1 Control, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
Loss 0–2: Drill 3.9 Control vs Miner Skelly Barrel 3.5 Control, Other, 2026-11-13
Loss 0–1: Drill Poison vs Miner Poison, Ladder, 2026-11-13
Loss 1–2: Drill Poison vs Miner 3.3 Control, Other, 2026-11-13
Loss 1–3: Drill Poison vs Miner Skelly Barrel 3.1 Control, Other, 2026-11-13
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Goblin Drill vs Miner Control?
Goblin Drill has the edge over Miner Control, winning 58.1% of games to 41.9%, over 3,788 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Miner Control with Goblin Drill?
Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover. Keep cheap troops by your tower to kill whatever Miner brings along.
How do you beat Goblin Drill with Miner Control?
Chip with Miner and a small spell, defend efficiently, and win slowly. Keep a splash troop or small spell near your tower for the goblins it spawns.
What are the most played decks in Goblin Drill vs Miner Control?
Drill Poison with Goblin Drill, Giant Snowball, Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit against Miner Poison with Cannon, Bats, Rune Giant, Poison, Miner, Little Prince, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, played 13 times.