Graveyard Poison has the edge over Hog Rider, winning 54.8% of games to 45.2%, across 26,398 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 Hog Rider, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Graveyard Poison vs Hog Rider win rate
Graveyard Poison win rate: 54.8% (14,475 wins)
Hog Rider win rate: 45.2% (11,921 wins)
Games: 26,398 (0.4% of recorded battles)
On average Hog Rider finishes 143 tower HP ahead.
Graveyard Poison takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Hog Rider takes 1.4 when it wins.
How to win with Graveyard Poison against Hog Rider
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.
Keep a building or a cheap ground swarm ready for each Hog, and place it to pull Hog toward the middle of the arena.
Trade elixir on defense, then counter-push the same lane while they cycle back to Hog.
How to win with Hog Rider against Graveyard Poison
Pressure with Hog Rider whenever the opponent is low on elixir or out of position, and answer pushes as cheaply as you can so the next Hog comes sooner.
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 Hog Rider 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 Poison player’s side.
Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Hog EQ, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Hog Freeze, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Hog EQ, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Hog 3.5 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Hog Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Hog EQ, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Hog 3.4 Bridge spam, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 3–1: Graveyard Poison vs Hog Freeze, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Hog PEKKA 3.3 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Hog 3.8 Bridge spam, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Graveyard Poison vs Hog Rider?
Graveyard Poison has the edge over Hog Rider, winning 54.8% of games to 45.2%, over 26,398 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Hog Rider with Graveyard Poison?
Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right. Keep a building or a cheap ground swarm ready for each Hog, and place it to pull Hog toward the middle of the arena.
How do you beat Graveyard Poison with Hog Rider?
Pressure with Hog Rider whenever the opponent is low on elixir or out of position, and answer pushes as cheaply as you can so the next Hog comes sooner. 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 Hog Rider?
Graveyard Poison with Furnace, Knight, Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons against Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit, played 438 times.