Hog Rider vs Minion Giant Matchup

Minion Giant has the edge over Hog Rider, winning 56.9% of games to 43.0%, across 34,553 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as Hog Rider and as Minion Giant, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Hog Rider vs Minion Giant win rate

  • Hog Rider win rate: 43.0% (14,873 wins)
  • Minion Giant win rate: 56.9% (19,677 wins)
  • Games: 34,553 (0.6% of recorded battles)

On average Minion Giant finishes 461 tower HP ahead.

Hog Rider takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Minion Giant takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Hog Rider against Minion Giant

General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.

Pressure with Hog Rider whenever the opponent is low on elixir or out of position, and answer pushes as cheaply as you can so the next Hog comes sooner.

Bring air defense and a building to slow it, and focus on support troops first.

Counter-push when they are low on elixir.

How to win with Minion Giant against Hog Rider

Push with a flying tank that attacks troops and towers.

Keep a building or a cheap ground swarm ready for each Hog, and place it to pull Hog toward the middle of the arena.

Trade elixir on defense, then counter-push the same lane while they cycle back to Hog.

Most played Hog Rider vs Minion 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.

  1. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Minion Giant 2.8 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Minion Giant, Fireball, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 464 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 40.1%
  2. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Minion Giant Lightning: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Lightning, Minion Giant, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 366 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 24.0%
  3. Hog EQ: Evo Tesla, Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Minion Giant 2.8 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Minion Giant, Fireball, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 212 games, Hog EQ wins 64.6%
  4. Hog EQ: Evo Firecracker, Evo Cannon, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Minion Giant 2.8 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Minion Giant, Fireball, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 180 games, Hog EQ wins 39.4%
  5. Hog EQ: Evo Tesla, Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Minion Giant Lightning: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Lightning, Minion Giant, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 180 games, Hog EQ wins 62.2%
  6. Hog EQ: Evo Firecracker, Evo Cannon, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Minion Giant Lightning: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Lightning, Minion Giant, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 165 games, Hog EQ wins 40.6%
  7. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Minion Giant 2.8 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Minion Giant, Fireball, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 102 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 37.3%
  8. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Minion Giant Lightning: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Lightning, Minion Giant, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 76 games, Hog 2.6 Cycle wins 25.0%
  9. Hog 3.4 Bridge spam: Evo Executioner, Evo Valkyrie, Hero Goblins, Rocket, Hog Rider, Tornado, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Minion Giant 2.8 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Minion Giant, Fireball, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 72 games, Hog 3.4 Bridge spam wins 26.4%
  10. Hog EQ: Evo Tesla, Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Minion Giant 2.8 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Hero Ice Wizard, Minion Giant, Fireball, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons — 70 games, Hog EQ wins 60.0%

Best Hog Rider cards against Minion Giant

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

  1. Boss Bandit — 5.0% usage · 55.4% win rate · 663 games
  2. Tesla — 23.5% usage · 53.0% win rate · 3,133 games
  3. Freeze — 6.9% usage · 53.8% win rate · 916 games
  4. Elite Barbarians — 5.4% usage · 52.4% win rate · 722 games
  5. Electro Spirit — 24.8% usage · 50.3% win rate · 3,317 games

Best Minion Giant cards against Hog Rider

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

  1. Goblin Cage — 3.6% usage · 65.0% win rate · 483 games
  2. Royal Recruits — 2.7% usage · 65.3% win rate · 360 games
  3. Flying Machine — 2.1% usage · 65.8% win rate · 275 games
  4. Lightning — 39.3% usage · 59.9% win rate · 5,250 games
  5. Zappies — 2.2% usage · 63.9% win rate · 291 games

Latest Hog Rider vs Minion Giant games

Results are from the Hog Rider player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–1: Hog EQ vs Minion Giant Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 1–0: Hog 3.5 Bridge spam vs Minion Giant 2.8 Cycle, Friendly, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 2–3: Hog 3.0 Cycle vs Minion Giant 2.8 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Win 3–0: Hog PEKKA 5.4 Bridge spam vs Minion Giant Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  5. Win 1–0: Hog Barrel 3.9 Bridge spam vs Minion Giant Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  6. Loss 0–1: Hog Barrel 4.1 Bridge spam vs Minion Giant Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Loss 0–1: Hog 3.1 Cycle vs Minion Giant Ram 3.3 Control, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  8. Win 3–0: Hog EQ vs Minion Giant 3.1 Control, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  9. Win 1–0: Hog EQ vs Minion Giant Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 0–1: Hog 3.4 Bridge spam vs Minion Giant Freeze, Ladder, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Hog Rider vs Minion Giant?

Minion Giant has the edge over Hog Rider, winning 56.9% of games to 43.0%, over 34,553 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Minion Giant with Hog Rider?

Pressure with Hog Rider whenever the opponent is low on elixir or out of position, and answer pushes as cheaply as you can so the next Hog comes sooner. Bring air defense and a building to slow it, and focus on support troops first.

How do you beat Hog Rider with Minion Giant?

Push with a flying tank that attacks troops and towers. Keep a building or a cheap ground swarm ready for each Hog, and place it to pull Hog toward the middle of the arena.

What are the most played decks in Hog Rider vs Minion Giant?

Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Minion Giant 2.8 Cycle with Cannon, Bats, Ice Wizard, Minion Giant, Fireball, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, played 464 times.

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