Graveyard vs Goblin Machine Matchup

Graveyard has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 59.2% of games to 40.8%, across 292 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

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

Graveyard vs Goblin Machine win rate

  • Graveyard win rate: 59.2% (173 wins)
  • Goblin Machine win rate: 40.8% (119 wins)
  • Games: 292 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Graveyard finishes 494 tower HP ahead.

Graveyard takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Machine takes 1.5 when it wins.

How to win with Graveyard against Goblin Machine

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.

Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

Counter-push once it falls, as they will be low on elixir.

How to win with Goblin Machine against Graveyard

Pressure at the bridge with a sturdy, hard-hitting machine, and follow up with fast support.

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 vs Goblin Machine 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 Baby Dragon, Hero Valkyrie, Hero Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Poison, Tombstone, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 2 games
  2. Graveyard Poison: Evo Baby Dragon, Hero Ice Wizard, Hero Tombstone, Graveyard, Poison, Knight, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 2 games
  3. Graveyard Freeze: Evo Executioner, Evo Inferno Dragon, Bowler, Graveyard, Zappies, Golden Knight, Freeze, Tornado vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 2 games
  4. Graveyard Poison: Evo Furnace, Evo Giant Snowball, Graveyard, Valkyrie, Goblin Demolisher, Goblin Hut, Poison, Ice Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 2 games

Best Graveyard cards against Goblin Machine

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

  1. Mega Minion — 12.0% usage · 75.0% win rate · 24 games
  2. Barbarian Barrel — 34.5% usage · 65.2% win rate · 69 games
  3. Goblin Hut — 18.0% usage · 66.7% win rate · 36 games
  4. Knight — 29.0% usage · 62.1% win rate · 58 games
  5. Poison — 46.5% usage · 59.1% win rate · 93 games

Best Goblin Machine cards against Graveyard

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

  1. Royal Ghost — 26.5% usage · 47.2% win rate · 53 games
  2. Vines — 10.0% usage · 55.0% win rate · 20 games
  3. Arrows — 29.5% usage · 45.8% win rate · 59 games
  4. Goblinstein — 27.0% usage · 46.3% win rate · 54 games
  5. Musketeer — 30.0% usage · 45.0% win rate · 60 games

Latest Graveyard vs Goblin Machine games

Results are from the Graveyard player’s side.

  1. Loss 1–2: Graveyard Freeze vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Loss 0–2: Graveyard E-Barbs 4.1 Control vs Goblin Machine Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 0–1: Graveyard 3.1 Control vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 0–1: Graveyard 4.1 Control vs Goblin Machine 3.9 Bridge spam, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  5. Win 1–0: Graveyard 3.4 Control vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Goblin Machine 4.0 Bridge spam, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  7. Loss 0–1: Graveyard Poison vs Goblin Machine 3.9 Bridge spam, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  8. Win 3–0: Graveyard Bush 3.6 Control vs Goblin Machine EQ, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Win 1–0: Graveyard Poison vs Goblin Machine Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Graveyard vs Goblin Machine?

Graveyard has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 59.2% of games to 40.8%, over 292 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Machine with Graveyard?

Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right. Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

How do you beat Graveyard with Goblin Machine?

Pressure at the bridge with a sturdy, hard-hitting machine, and follow up with fast support. 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 vs Goblin Machine?

Graveyard Poison with Baby Dragon, Valkyrie, Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Poison, Tombstone, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel against Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam with Royal Ghost, Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows, played 2 times.

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