Hog 2.6 vs Miner Control Matchup

Hog 2.6 has the edge over Miner Control, winning 52.8% of games to 47.2%, across 2,399 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 Miner Control (also called Miner Poison), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Hog 2.6 vs Miner Control win rate

  • Hog 2.6 win rate: 52.8% (1,266 wins)
  • Miner Control win rate: 47.2% (1,133 wins)
  • Games: 2,399 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Hog 2.6 finishes 95 tower HP ahead.

Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Miner Control takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Hog 2.6 against Miner Control

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 cheap troops by your tower to kill whatever Miner brings along.

Build a strong double-elixir push, because these decks prefer small trades.

How to win with Miner Control against Hog 2.6

Chip with Miner and a small spell, defend efficiently, and win slowly.

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 Miner Control 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 Miner 3.0 Cycle: Evo Tesla, Evo Skeletons, Hero Dark Prince, Rocket, Miner, Royal Delivery, The Log, Electro Spirit — 26 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 46.2%
  2. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Miner Poison: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Rune Giant, Poison, Miner, Little Prince, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 22 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 18.2%
  3. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Miner Wall Breakers 3.1 Control: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Skeleton Army, Hero Berserker, Inferno Tower, Princess, Miner, Wall Breakers, The Log — 20 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 55.0%
  4. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Miner Wall Breakers 3.0 Cycle: Evo Wall Breakers, Evo Skeletons, Goblinstein, Magic Archer, Bomb Tower, Miner, Tornado, The Log — 18 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 44.4%
  5. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Miner Poison: Evo Bats, Evo Wall Breakers, Hero Knight, Bomb Tower, Poison, Miner, Spear Goblins, The Log — 16 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 31.3%
  6. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Miner Wall Breakers 2.6 Cycle: Evo Bats, Evo Wall Breakers, Hero Magic Archer, Bomb Tower, Miner, Royal Delivery, Berserker, Fire Spirit — 15 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 66.7%
  7. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Miner Poison: Evo Inferno Dragon, Evo Zap, Goblin Demolisher, Rune Giant, Goblin Cage, Poison, Miner, Little Prince — 14 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 42.9%
  8. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Miner Poison: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Rune Giant, Poison, Miner, Little Prince, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 11 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 27.3%
  9. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Miner 3.0 Cycle: Evo Tesla, Evo Skeletons, Hero Dark Prince, Rocket, Miner, Royal Delivery, The Log, Electro Spirit — 8 games
  10. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Miner Wall Breakers 3.0 Cycle: Evo Valkyrie, Evo Wall Breakers, Hero Magic Archer, Bomb Tower, Miner, Tornado, Spear Goblins, The Log — 7 games

Best Hog 2.6 cards against Miner Control

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

  1. Ice Spirit — 92.3% usage · 52.7% win rate · 1,042 games
  2. Barbarian Barrel — 2.3% usage · 65.4% win rate · 26 games
  3. Electro Spirit — 6.8% usage · 54.5% win rate · 77 games
  4. Knight — 2.2% usage · 60.0% win rate · 25 games
  5. Firecracker — 2.4% usage · 55.6% win rate · 27 games

Best Miner Control cards against Hog 2.6

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

  1. Skeletons — 31.9% usage · 58.6% win rate · 360 games
  2. Little Prince — 13.6% usage · 59.5% win rate · 153 games
  3. Rune Giant — 12.1% usage · 59.1% win rate · 137 games
  4. The Log — 48.4% usage · 53.5% win rate · 546 games
  5. Poison — 32.1% usage · 53.3% win rate · 362 games

Latest Hog 2.6 vs Miner Control games

Results are from the Hog 2.6 player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Miner Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  2. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Miner Wall Breakers 3.0 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Miner Poison, Friendly, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Miner Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  5. Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Miner Wall Breakers 2.6 Cycle, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Miner Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Miner Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  8. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Miner 3.0 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Miner Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Miner Poison, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Miner Control?

Hog 2.6 has the edge over Miner Control, winning 52.8% of games to 47.2%, over 2,399 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Miner Control 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 cheap troops by your tower to kill whatever Miner brings along.

How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Miner Control?

Chip with Miner and a small spell, defend efficiently, and win slowly. 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 Miner Control?

Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Miner 3.0 Cycle with Tesla, Skeletons, Dark Prince, Rocket, Miner, Royal Delivery, The Log, Electro Spirit, played 26 times.

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