Graveyard Poison vs Goblin Barrel Matchup

Graveyard Poison has the edge over Goblin Barrel, winning 52.2% of games to 47.8%, across 1,560 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as Graveyard Poison (also called GY Poison) and as Goblin Barrel, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Graveyard Poison vs Goblin Barrel win rate

  • Graveyard Poison win rate: 52.2% (814 wins)
  • Goblin Barrel win rate: 47.8% (745 wins)
  • Games: 1,560 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Goblin Barrel finishes 508 tower HP ahead.

Graveyard Poison takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Barrel takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Graveyard Poison against Goblin Barrel

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.

Save a small spell for Barrel and place it right as the barrel lands.

Keep a troop near your tower to finish the goblins.

How to win with Goblin Barrel against Graveyard Poison

Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards.

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 Poison vs Goblin Barrel 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. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 11 games, Graveyard Poison wins 45.5%
  2. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 9 games
  3. Graveyard Poison: Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Hero Tombstone, Graveyard, Baby Dragon, Poison, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 5 games
  4. Graveyard Poison: Evo Baby Dragon, Hero Ice Wizard, Hero Tombstone, Graveyard, Poison, Knight, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 4 games
  5. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Barrel 3.5 Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Hero Valkyrie, Hero Electro Wizard, Prince, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Firecracker, Goblin Barrel, Zap — 3 games
  6. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Barrel Skelly Barrel 3.4 Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Inferno Tower, Golden Knight, Firecracker, Goblin Barrel, Tornado, Royal Delivery — 3 games
  7. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel 3.5 Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Goblin Barrel, Barbarians, Prince, Fireball, Minions, Arrows, Spear Goblins — 3 games
  8. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Barrel 3.9 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Arrows, The Log, Mirror — 3 games
  9. Graveyard Poison: Evo Tesla, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Barrel 3.0 Bait: Evo Witch, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Fireball, Cannon, Bats, The Log, Fire Spirit — 2 games
  10. Graveyard Poison: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Barrel 3.7 Bait: Evo Baby Dragon, Evo Lumberjack, Hero Valkyrie, Goblin Hut, Fireball, Skeleton Army, Goblin Barrel, Mirror — 2 games

Best Graveyard Poison cards against Goblin Barrel

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

  1. Skeletons — 44.3% usage · 65.0% win rate · 329 games
  2. Furnace — 37.7% usage · 65.4% win rate · 280 games
  3. Goblin Hut — 39.2% usage · 62.9% win rate · 291 games
  4. Knight — 72.9% usage · 60.1% win rate · 541 games
  5. Barbarian Barrel — 84.9% usage · 56.7% win rate · 630 games

Best Goblin Barrel cards against Graveyard Poison

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

  1. Inferno Dragon — 3.2% usage · 83.3% win rate · 24 games
  2. Bandit — 4.2% usage · 64.5% win rate · 31 games
  3. Rascals — 16.3% usage · 55.4% win rate · 121 games
  4. Furnace — 13.2% usage · 56.1% win rate · 98 games
  5. Bowler — 18.7% usage · 54.0% win rate · 139 games

Latest Graveyard Poison vs Goblin Barrel games

Results are from the Graveyard Poison player’s side.

  1. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Barrel 3.3 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Barrel 4.5, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Barrel 4.1 Bait, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  4. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Barrel 4.0 Bait, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 0–3: Graveyard Poison vs Barrel Clone, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Barrel 3.6 Bait, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Barrel MK 4.3 Bait, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  8. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Barrel 3.6 Bait, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  9. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Barrel Skelly Barrel 3.0 Bait, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  10. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Barrel Skelly Barrel 3.0 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Graveyard Poison vs Goblin Barrel?

Graveyard Poison has the edge over Goblin Barrel, winning 52.2% of games to 47.8%, over 1,560 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Barrel with Graveyard Poison?

Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right. Save a small spell for Barrel and place it right as the barrel lands.

How do you beat Graveyard Poison with Goblin Barrel?

Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards. 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 Poison vs Goblin Barrel?

Graveyard Poison with Furnace, Knight, Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons against Barrel 4.1 Bait with Minion Horde, Goblin Barrel, Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror, played 11 times.

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