Graveyard Poison vs Skeleton Barrel Matchup

Graveyard Poison has the edge over Skeleton Barrel, winning 54.6% of games to 45.3%, across 1,941 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 Skeleton Barrel, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Graveyard Poison vs Skeleton Barrel win rate

  • Graveyard Poison win rate: 54.6% (1,059 wins)
  • Skeleton Barrel win rate: 45.3% (880 wins)
  • Games: 1,941 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Skeleton Barrel finishes 515 tower HP ahead.

Graveyard Poison takes 1.2 towers a game when it wins, and Skeleton Barrel takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Graveyard Poison against Skeleton 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.

Shoot the barrel down with air defense before it reaches the tower.

Keep splash near the tower for the landing.

How to win with Skeleton Barrel against Graveyard Poison

Drop skeletons on the tower from the air and support them with cheap chip damage.

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 Skeleton 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 Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Barbarians, Zappies, Skeleton King, Mother Witch, Goblin Demolisher, Fireball — 26 games, Graveyard Poison wins 34.6%
  2. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel vs Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Barbarians, Zappies, Skeleton King, Mother Witch, Goblin Demolisher, Fireball — 20 games, Graveyard Poison wins 45.0%
  3. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Skelly Barrel Clone: Evo Lumberjack, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Musketeer, Cannon Cart, Phoenix, Clone, Ice Golem, Giant Snowball — 10 games, Graveyard Poison wins 80.0%
  4. Graveyard Poison: Evo Baby Dragon, Hero Ice Wizard, Hero Tombstone, Graveyard, Poison, Knight, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Barbarians, Zappies, Skeleton King, Mother Witch, Goblin Demolisher, Fireball — 8 games
  5. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle: Evo Royal Ghost, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Zappies, Mother Witch, Goblin Gang — 6 games
  6. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Skeletons, Hero Valkyrie, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Ice Spirit vs Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Barbarians, Zappies, Skeleton King, Mother Witch, Goblin Demolisher, Fireball — 5 games
  7. Graveyard Poison: Evo Tesla, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Barbarians, Zappies, Skeleton King, Mother Witch, Goblin Demolisher, Fireball — 4 games
  8. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel vs Skelly Barrel Clone: Evo Lumberjack, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Musketeer, Cannon Cart, Phoenix, Clone, Ice Golem, Giant Snowball — 4 games
  9. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel vs Skelly Barrel 3.6 Cycle: Evo Valkyrie, Evo Knight, Rocket, Inferno Tower, Princess, Dart Goblin, Skeleton Barrel, The Log — 4 games
  10. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel vs Skelly Barrel 4.1 Cycle: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Zappies, Flying Machine, Skeleton King, Goblin Cage, Fireball, Goblin Gang — 3 games

Best Graveyard Poison cards against Skeleton Barrel

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

  1. Bowler — 6.3% usage · 69.4% win rate · 72 games
  2. Baby Dragon — 23.8% usage · 60.7% win rate · 272 games
  3. Goblin Hut — 48.8% usage · 58.9% win rate · 559 games
  4. Knight — 78.2% usage · 57.9% win rate · 895 games
  5. Furnace — 47.2% usage · 57.9% win rate · 541 games

Best Skeleton Barrel cards against Graveyard Poison

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

  1. Mother Witch — 17.0% usage · 68.2% win rate · 195 games
  2. Zappies — 14.3% usage · 65.2% win rate · 164 games
  3. Barbarians — 9.9% usage · 65.5% win rate · 113 games
  4. Goblin Demolisher — 11.3% usage · 61.2% win rate · 129 games
  5. Skeleton King — 17.2% usage · 59.4% win rate · 197 games

Latest Graveyard Poison vs Skeleton Barrel games

Results are from the Graveyard Poison player’s side.

  1. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Skelly Barrel 3.0 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 2–0: Graveyard Poison vs Skelly Barrel MK 3.8 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Skelly Barrel 2.0 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Skelly Barrel Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Skelly Barrel 3.5, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  8. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Skelly Barrel 3.4 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 1–2: Graveyard Poison vs Skelly Barrel MK 3.9 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Skelly Barrel MK 3.6 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Graveyard Poison vs Skeleton Barrel?

Graveyard Poison has the edge over Skeleton Barrel, winning 54.6% of games to 45.3%, over 1,941 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Skeleton Barrel with Graveyard Poison?

Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right. Shoot the barrel down with air defense before it reaches the tower.

How do you beat Graveyard Poison with Skeleton Barrel?

Drop skeletons on the tower from the air and support them with cheap chip damage. 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 Skeleton Barrel?

Graveyard Poison with Furnace, Knight, Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons against Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle with Skeleton Army, Skeleton Barrel, Barbarians, Zappies, Skeleton King, Mother Witch, Goblin Demolisher, Fireball, played 26 times.

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