Hog 2.6 vs Miner Poison Matchup

Miner Poison has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 54.1% of games to 45.9%, across 863 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 Poison, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Hog 2.6 vs Miner Poison win rate

  • Hog 2.6 win rate: 45.9% (396 wins)
  • Miner Poison win rate: 54.1% (467 wins)
  • Games: 863 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Miner Poison finishes 575 tower HP ahead.

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

How to win with Hog 2.6 against Miner 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 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 Poison 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 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.

  1. 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%
  2. 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%
  3. 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%
  4. 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%
  5. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Miner Poison: Evo Wall Breakers, Hero Ice Wizard, Mighty Miner, Goblin Hut, Poison, Miner, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 5 games
  6. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Miner Poison: Evo Bats, Evo Wall Breakers, Hero Knight, Bomb Tower, Poison, Miner, Spear Goblins, The Log — 4 games
  7. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Miner Poison: Evo Inferno Dragon, Evo Zap, Goblin Demolisher, Rune Giant, Goblin Cage, Poison, Miner, Little Prince — 4 games
  8. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Cannon, Ice Golem, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Miner Poison: Magic Archer, Mighty Miner, Bomb Tower, Poison, Miner, Tornado, Spear Goblins, Wall Breakers — 3 games
  9. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Skeletons, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, Cannon, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Miner Poison: Evo Inferno Dragon, Evo Zap, Goblin Demolisher, Rune Giant, Goblin Cage, Poison, Miner, Little Prince — 3 games
  10. 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 Valkyrie, Bomb Tower, Poison, Miner, Spear Goblins, The Log — 3 games

Best Hog 2.6 cards against Miner Poison

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

  1. Ice Spirit — 94.5% usage · 45.7% win rate · 341 games

Best Miner Poison cards against Hog 2.6

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

  1. Bats — 43.5% usage · 61.8% win rate · 157 games
  2. Skeletons — 36.8% usage · 62.4% win rate · 133 games
  3. Rune Giant — 29.4% usage · 61.3% win rate · 106 games
  4. Tesla — 15.0% usage · 64.8% win rate · 54 games
  5. The Log — 40.2% usage · 59.3% win rate · 145 games

Latest Hog 2.6 vs Miner Poison games

Results are from the Hog 2.6 player’s side.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Miner Poison?

Miner Poison has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 54.1% of games to 45.9%, over 863 battles in the last 6 weeks.

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

How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Miner Poison?

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 Poison?

Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Miner Poison with Cannon, Bats, Rune Giant, Poison, Miner, Little Prince, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, played 22 times.

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