Graveyard Poison has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 65.9% of games to 34.0%, across 5,197 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 Poison (also called GY Poison), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Graveyard Poison win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 34.0% (1,769 wins)
Graveyard Poison win rate: 65.9% (3,427 wins)
Games: 5,197 (0.1% of recorded battles)
On average Graveyard Poison finishes 1,144 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Graveyard Poison takes 1.3 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Graveyard Poison
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 Poison 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 Poison 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 3–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Other, 2026-11-14
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Other, 2026-11-14
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Other, 2026-11-14
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Graveyard Poison?
Graveyard Poison has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 65.9% of games to 34.0%, over 5,197 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Graveyard Poison 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 Poison?
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 Poison?
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.