Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow Matchup

X-Bow has the edge over Graveyard Poison, winning 53.4% of games to 46.6%, across 4,568 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 X-Bow, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow win rate

  • Graveyard Poison win rate: 46.6% (2,128 wins)
  • X-Bow win rate: 53.4% (2,439 wins)
  • Games: 4,568 (0.1% of recorded battles)

On average X-Bow finishes 479 tower HP ahead.

Graveyard Poison takes 1.2 towers a game when it wins, and X-Bow takes 1.3 when it wins.

How to win with Graveyard Poison against X-Bow

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.

Take an early lead before they set up, because a locked X-Bow is the main threat.

Use a tank to absorb X-Bow shots while troops or a spell break it.

How to win with X-Bow against Graveyard Poison

Get X-Bow locked onto the tower behind cheap defenders, and keep cycling so another one is always ready.

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 X-Bow 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 X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 230 games, Graveyard Poison wins 41.7%
  2. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 130 games, Graveyard Poison wins 39.2%
  3. Graveyard Poison: Evo Baby Dragon, Hero Ice Wizard, Hero Tombstone, Graveyard, Poison, Knight, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 78 games, Graveyard Poison wins 43.6%
  4. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs X-Bow 3.5 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, X-Bow, Rocket, Tornado, The Log, Skeletons — 70 games, Graveyard Poison wins 51.4%
  5. Graveyard Poison: Evo Tesla, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 59 games, Graveyard Poison wins 37.3%
  6. Graveyard Poison: Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Hero Tombstone, Graveyard, Baby Dragon, Poison, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 43 games, Graveyard Poison wins 48.8%
  7. Graveyard Poison: Evo Tesla, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs X-Bow 3.5 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, X-Bow, Rocket, Tornado, The Log, Skeletons — 36 games, Graveyard Poison wins 44.4%
  8. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Knight, Barbarian Barrel vs X-Bow 3.5 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, X-Bow, Rocket, Tornado, The Log, Skeletons — 33 games, Graveyard Poison wins 69.7%
  9. Graveyard Poison: Evo Baby Dragon, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Poison, Tombstone, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 30 games, Graveyard Poison wins 33.3%
  10. Graveyard Poison: Evo Baby Dragon, Hero Ice Wizard, Hero Tombstone, Graveyard, Poison, Knight, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs X-Bow 3.5 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, X-Bow, Rocket, Tornado, The Log, Skeletons — 29 games, Graveyard Poison wins 65.5%

Best Graveyard Poison cards against X-Bow

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

  1. Zappies — 1.8% usage · 65.5% win rate · 55 games
  2. Bowler — 7.5% usage · 53.4% win rate · 236 games
  3. Knight — 82.9% usage · 48.9% win rate · 2,591 games
  4. Goblin Hut — 47.3% usage · 49.5% win rate · 1,479 games
  5. Barbarian Barrel — 90.5% usage · 47.9% win rate · 2,830 games

Best X-Bow cards against Graveyard Poison

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

  1. Royal Recruits — 0.9% usage · 82.8% win rate · 29 games
  2. Archers — 53.6% usage · 57.0% win rate · 1,677 games
  3. Electro Spirit — 62.3% usage · 56.4% win rate · 1,947 games
  4. Barbarian Barrel — 2.9% usage · 64.1% win rate · 92 games
  5. Fireball — 52.9% usage · 56.3% win rate · 1,653 games

Latest Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow games

Results are from the Graveyard Poison player’s side.

  1. Win 2–1: Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow Mortar 4.4 Siege, Other, 2026-11-13
  2. Loss 0–2: Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow 3.5 Siege, Other, 2026-11-13
  3. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
  4. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
  5. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
  6. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
  7. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow 3.5 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
  8. Win 3–0: Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow 3.4 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
  9. Loss 1–2: Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Clan war, 2026-11-13
  10. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Graveyard Poison vs X-Bow?

X-Bow has the edge over Graveyard Poison, winning 53.4% of games to 46.6%, over 4,568 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat X-Bow with Graveyard Poison?

Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right. Take an early lead before they set up, because a locked X-Bow is the main threat.

How do you beat Graveyard Poison with X-Bow?

Get X-Bow locked onto the tower behind cheap defenders, and keep cycling so another one is always ready. 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 X-Bow?

Graveyard Poison with Furnace, Knight, Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons against X-Bow 3.0 Siege with Tesla, Archers, Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit, played 230 times.

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