Hog 2.6 vs Giant Graveyard Matchup

Giant Graveyard has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 61.6% of games to 38.4%, across 2,645 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as Hog 2.6 (also called Hog cycle) and as Giant Graveyard (also called Giant GY), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Hog 2.6 vs Giant Graveyard win rate

  • Hog 2.6 win rate: 38.4% (1,015 wins)
  • Giant Graveyard win rate: 61.6% (1,630 wins)
  • Games: 2,645 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Giant Graveyard finishes 1,242 tower HP ahead.

Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Giant Graveyard takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Hog 2.6 against Giant Graveyard

General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.

Out-cycle their counters to Hog Rider, defend cheaply with Cannon and Ice Golem, and finish towers with Fireball and The Log.

Defend the support troops, and use a building or cheap swarm to slow Giant.

Punish the Giant placement in the other lane when they invest heavily at the back.

How to win with Giant Graveyard against Hog 2.6

Walk Giant to the tower with support troops behind it, and build the push from the back when you have the elixir.

Hog 2.6 wins on cycle speed, so overcommit a big push only when you can also answer the next Hog.

Take value from spells on Musketeer when Cannon or Ice Golem is nearby, since that removes their main air defense.

Most played Hog 2.6 vs Giant Graveyard 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. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Giant Graveyard: Evo Witch, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Bowler, Giant, Graveyard, Zappies, Guards, Arrows — 403 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 46.7%
  2. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Giant Graveyard: Evo Witch, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Bowler, Giant, Graveyard, Zappies, Guards, Arrows — 94 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 21.3%
  3. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Giant Graveyard: Evo Witch, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Bowler, Giant, Graveyard, Zappies, Minions, Arrows — 79 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 53.2%
  4. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Giant Graveyard: Evo Witch, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Bowler, Giant, Graveyard, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Zappies, Arrows — 60 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 46.7%
  5. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Giant Graveyard: Evo Witch, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Bowler, Giant, Graveyard, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Minions, Arrows — 33 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 33.3%
  6. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Giant Graveyard: Evo Archers, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Bowler, Giant, Barbarians, Graveyard, Minions, Arrows — 23 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 26.1%
  7. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, Cannon, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Giant Graveyard: Evo Witch, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Bowler, Giant, Graveyard, Zappies, Guards, Arrows — 20 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 40.0%
  8. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Hero Musketeer, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Giant Graveyard: Evo Witch, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Bowler, Giant, Graveyard, Zappies, Guards, Arrows — 19 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 36.8%
  9. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Giant Graveyard: Evo Musketeer, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Bowler, Giant, Barbarians, Graveyard, Zappies, Arrows — 19 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 26.3%
  10. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Golem, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Giant Graveyard: Evo Witch, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Bowler, Giant, Graveyard, Zappies, Guards, Arrows — 15 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 20.0%

Best Hog 2.6 cards against Giant Graveyard

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

  1. Ice Spirit — 94.7% usage · 38.8% win rate · 1,313 games
  2. Electro Spirit — 5.2% usage · 38.9% win rate · 72 games
  3. Firecracker — 1.4% usage · 25.0% win rate · 20 games

Best Giant Graveyard cards against Hog 2.6

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

  1. Musketeer — 5.0% usage · 75.4% win rate · 69 games
  2. Barbarians — 7.2% usage · 70.0% win rate · 100 games
  3. Archers — 4.9% usage · 70.6% win rate · 68 games
  4. Bowler — 93.8% usage · 61.3% win rate · 1,300 games
  5. Giant Snowball — 92.6% usage · 60.9% win rate · 1,284 games

Latest Hog 2.6 vs Giant Graveyard games

Results are from the Hog 2.6 player’s side.

  1. Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
  2. Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
  3. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Other, 2026-11-14
  4. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Other, 2026-11-14
  5. Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
  6. Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
  7. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
  8. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Other, 2026-11-14
  9. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Other, 2026-11-14
  10. Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Other, 2026-11-14

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Giant Graveyard?

Giant Graveyard has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 61.6% of games to 38.4%, over 2,645 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Giant Graveyard with Hog 2.6?

Out-cycle their counters to Hog Rider, defend cheaply with Cannon and Ice Golem, and finish towers with Fireball and The Log. Defend the support troops, and use a building or cheap swarm to slow Giant.

How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Giant Graveyard?

Walk Giant to the tower with support troops behind it, and build the push from the back when you have the elixir. Hog 2.6 wins on cycle speed, so overcommit a big push only when you can also answer the next Hog.

What are the most played decks in Hog 2.6 vs Giant Graveyard?

Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Giant Graveyard with Witch, Giant Snowball, Bowler, Giant, Graveyard, Zappies, Guards, Arrows, played 403 times.

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