Graveyard has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 64.9% of games to 35.1%, across 7,103 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 Graveyard (also called GY), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Graveyard win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 35.1% (2,492 wins)
Graveyard win rate: 64.9% (4,610 wins)
Games: 7,103 (0.1% of recorded battles)
On average Graveyard finishes 900 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Graveyard takes 1.3 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against 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.
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.
How to win with Graveyard against Hog 2.6
Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right.
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 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.
Goblin Hut — 42.9% usage · 66.8% win rate · 1,622 games
Latest Hog 2.6 vs Graveyard games
Results are from the Hog 2.6 player’s side.
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 3–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard NW, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Freeze, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Graveyard?
Graveyard has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 64.9% of games to 35.1%, over 7,103 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat 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. 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.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Graveyard?
Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right. 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 Graveyard?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Graveyard Poison with Furnace, Knight, Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, played 438 times.