Graveyard Poison vs Lava Hound is close to even: Graveyard Poison wins 49.1% and Lava Hound wins 50.9%, across 9,130 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 Lava Hound (also called LavaLoon), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Graveyard Poison vs Lava Hound win rate
Graveyard Poison win rate: 49.1% (4,483 wins)
Lava Hound win rate: 50.9% (4,643 wins)
Games: 9,130 (0.1% of recorded battles)
On average Lava Hound finishes 567 tower HP ahead.
Graveyard Poison takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Lava Hound takes 1.5 when it wins.
How to win with Graveyard Poison 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 Poison
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 Poison 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 Poison player’s side.
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Lava 4.4 Air, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Lava NW, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Lava 4.0 Air, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Lava Miner, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Lava Clone, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Lava Loon, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Lava Loon, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–3: Graveyard Poison vs Lava Loon, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Lava 3.8 Air, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–2: Graveyard Poison vs Lava 4.1 Air, Other, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Graveyard Poison vs Lava Hound?
Graveyard Poison vs Lava Hound is close to even: Graveyard Poison wins 49.1% and Lava Hound wins 50.9%, over 9,130 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Lava Hound with Graveyard Poison?
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 Poison 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 Poison vs Lava Hound?
Graveyard Poison with Furnace, Knight, Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons against Lava Loon with Baby Dragon, Zap, Mega Minion, Lava Hound, Balloon, Barbarians, Fireball, Tombstone, played 169 times.