Goblin Drill vs Rocket Cycle Matchup

Goblin Drill has the edge over Rocket Cycle, winning 58.0% of games to 42.0%, across 920 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 Rocket Cycle, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Goblin Drill vs Rocket Cycle win rate

  • Goblin Drill win rate: 58.0% (534 wins)
  • Rocket Cycle win rate: 42.0% (386 wins)
  • Games: 920 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Goblin Drill finishes 1,220 tower HP ahead.

Goblin Drill takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Rocket Cycle takes 1.2 when it wins.

How to win with Goblin Drill against Rocket Cycle

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.

Take early tower damage so Rocket cannot finish it, and keep your tower health high.

Force them to defend so they lack elixir for Rocket.

How to win with Rocket Cycle against Goblin Drill

Defend and chip, then finish towers with Rocket.

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 Rocket Cycle 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. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Rocket 3.1 Siege: Evo Cannon, Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Executioner, Golden Knight, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 5 games
  2. Drill Poison: Evo Tesla, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Goblin Drill, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Rocket 3.1 Siege: Evo Cannon, Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Executioner, Golden Knight, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 4 games
  3. Drill 3.1 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Rocket, Goblin Drill, Dart Goblin, Royal Delivery, Bomber, Berserker, Giant Snowball vs Rocket 3.1 Siege: Evo Executioner, Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Golden Knight, Cannon, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 4 games
  4. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Rocket 3.1 Siege: Evo Executioner, Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Golden Knight, Cannon, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 3 games
  5. Drill 3M 3.9 Cycle: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Three Musketeers, Monk, Lumberjack, Zappies, Barbarian Barrel, Heal Spirit vs Rocket 3.8 Siege: Evo Dart Goblin, Hero Knight, Rocket, Ronin, Inferno Tower, Princess, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel — 2 games
  6. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Poison, Cannon, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Rocket 3.1 Siege: Evo Cannon, Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Executioner, Golden Knight, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 2 games
  7. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Ice Wizard, Magic Archer, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Rocket 3.6 Siege: Evo Princess, Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Witch, Zappies, Magic Archer, Firecracker, Bomber — 2 games
  8. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Ice Wizard, Magic Archer, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Rocket 3.6 Siege: Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Witch, Zappies, Magic Archer, Archers, Firecracker, Bomber — 2 games
  9. Drill 3.1 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Rocket, Goblin Drill, Dart Goblin, Royal Delivery, Bomber, Berserker, Giant Snowball vs Rocket 3.4 Siege: Evo Furnace, Evo Archers, Rocket, Mighty Miner, Ice Wizard, Cannon, Tornado, Electro Spirit — 2 games
  10. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Berserker, Poison, Cannon, Bomber, Fire Spirit, Electro Spirit vs Rocket 4.9 Siege: Evo Witch, Hero Bowler, Rocket, Spirit Empress, Prince, Monk, Dark Prince, Dart Goblin — 2 games

Best Goblin Drill cards against Rocket Cycle

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

  1. Skeletons — 50.0% usage · 78.0% win rate · 241 games
  2. The Log — 18.9% usage · 78.0% win rate · 91 games
  3. Ice Wizard — 9.5% usage · 78.3% win rate · 46 games
  4. Goblin Demolisher — 26.3% usage · 72.4% win rate · 127 games
  5. Poison — 52.1% usage · 66.9% win rate · 251 games

Best Rocket Cycle cards against Goblin Drill

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

  1. Goblin Gang — 4.8% usage · 65.2% win rate · 23 games
  2. Mini P.E.K.K.A — 6.0% usage · 62.1% win rate · 29 games
  3. Dart Goblin — 14.3% usage · 52.2% win rate · 69 games
  4. Bowler — 11.0% usage · 52.8% win rate · 53 games
  5. Princess — 14.1% usage · 48.5% win rate · 68 games

Latest Goblin Drill vs Rocket Cycle games

Results are from the Goblin Drill player’s side.

  1. Win 1–0: Drill Poison vs Rocket 3.5 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 1–0: Drill MK 3.9 Control vs Rocket 4.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 0–1: Drill Poison vs Rocket 3.0 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 0–1: Drill Poison vs Rocket 3.5 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 0–1: Drill Poison vs Rocket 4.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Loss 0–1: Drill Poison vs Rocket 3.8 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Loss 0–1: Drill 3M 3.9 Cycle vs Rocket 3.6 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Win 3–0: Drill Poison vs Rocket 2.9 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: Drill 2.5 Cycle vs Rocket 4.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Win 1–0: Drill Poison vs Rocket 4.3 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Goblin Drill vs Rocket Cycle?

Goblin Drill has the edge over Rocket Cycle, winning 58.0% of games to 42.0%, over 920 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Rocket Cycle with Goblin Drill?

Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover. Take early tower damage so Rocket cannot finish it, and keep your tower health high.

How do you beat Goblin Drill with Rocket Cycle?

Defend and chip, then finish towers with Rocket. 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 Rocket Cycle?

Drill Poison with Goblin Drill, Giant Snowball, Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit against Rocket 3.1 Siege with Cannon, Giant Snowball, Rocket, Executioner, Golden Knight, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit, played 5 times.

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