Graveyard Freeze has the edge over Lava Hound, winning 56.7% of games to 43.3%, across 1,375 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Graveyard Freeze (also called GY Freeze) and as Lava Hound (also called LavaLoon), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Hound win rate
Graveyard Freeze win rate: 56.7% (779 wins)
Lava Hound win rate: 43.3% (596 wins)
Games: 1,375 (0.0% of recorded battles)
On average Lava Hound finishes 89 tower HP ahead.
Graveyard Freeze takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Lava Hound takes 1.7 when it wins.
How to win with Graveyard Freeze against Lava Hound
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right.
Pressure the opposite lane when they place Lava Hound at the back.
Keep your main air defender and a spell for the support troops, and leave the pups to splash damage.
How to win with Lava Hound against Graveyard Freeze
Put Lava Hound in front of Balloon or air support so defenders shoot the tank while the damage dealers get through.
Keep a splash troop or a small spell ready near your tower, and place it in the middle of the skeletons to clear them fast.
Graveyard costs five elixir, so pressure the opposite lane the moment it is played.
Do not spend your splash card elsewhere when they have the elixir for Graveyard.
Most played Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Hound 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.
Results are from the Graveyard Freeze player’s side.
Win 1–0: Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Loon, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Clone, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Loon, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Loon, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Freeze vs Lava 4.4 Air, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Clone, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–3: Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Loon, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–3: Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Loon, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Graveyard Freeze vs Lava 4.0 Air, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Hound?
Graveyard Freeze has the edge over Lava Hound, winning 56.7% of games to 43.3%, over 1,375 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Lava Hound with Graveyard Freeze?
Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right. Pressure the opposite lane when they place Lava Hound at the back.
How do you beat Graveyard Freeze with Lava Hound?
Put Lava Hound in front of Balloon or air support so defenders shoot the tank while the damage dealers get through. Keep a splash troop or a small spell ready near your tower, and place it in the middle of the skeletons to clear them fast.
What are the most played decks in Graveyard Freeze vs Lava Hound?
Graveyard Freeze with Inferno Dragon, Knight, Bowler, Executioner, Graveyard, Zappies, Freeze, Tornado against Lava Loon with Baby Dragon, Zap, Mega Minion, Lava Hound, Balloon, Barbarians, Fireball, Tombstone, played 11 times.