Hog 2.6 vs Goblin Giant is close to even: Hog 2.6 wins 49.9% and Goblin Giant wins 50.1%, across 2,443 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 Goblin Giant, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Goblin Giant win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 49.9% (1,219 wins)
Goblin Giant win rate: 50.1% (1,224 wins)
Games: 2,443 (0.0% of recorded battles)
684 of Goblin Giant’s 1,224 wins were blowouts, so when Goblin Giant gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
On average Goblin Giant finishes 1,227 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Giant takes 1.9 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Goblin Giant
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.
Use splash for the Spear Goblins once the tank is hit, and keep a reset ready for Sparky.
Pull it with a building and counter-push while their elixir is low.
How to win with Goblin Giant against Hog 2.6
Push with Goblin Giant and its Spear Goblins, adding Sparky or Rage to make the push hard to stop.
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 Goblin Giant 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.
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Giant Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Giant 4.5 Beatdown, Clan war, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–3: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Giant Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Giant Rage, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–2: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Giant EQ, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–2: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Giant Rage, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Giant Sparky 3.9 Beatdown, Tournaments, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Giant 3.5 Beatdown, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–2: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Giant Rage, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Giant Sparky 4.5 Beatdown, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Goblin Giant?
Hog 2.6 vs Goblin Giant is close to even: Hog 2.6 wins 49.9% and Goblin Giant wins 50.1%, over 2,443 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Goblin Giant 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. Use splash for the Spear Goblins once the tank is hit, and keep a reset ready for Sparky.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Goblin Giant?
Push with Goblin Giant and its Spear Goblins, adding Sparky or Rage to make the push hard to stop. 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 Goblin Giant?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Goblin Giant Rage with Goblin Giant, Zap, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Sparky, Dark Prince, Electro Wizard, Rage, Heal Spirit, played 132 times.