Hog Rider has the edge over Royal Giant, winning 56.1% of games to 43.8%, across 29,459 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Hog Rider and as Royal Giant (also called RG), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog Rider vs Royal Giant win rate
Hog Rider win rate: 56.1% (16,538 wins)
Royal Giant win rate: 43.8% (12,915 wins)
Games: 29,459 (0.5% of recorded battles)
On average Hog Rider finishes 680 tower HP ahead.
Hog Rider takes 1.6 towers a game when it wins, and Royal Giant takes 1.7 when it wins.
How to win with Hog Rider against Royal 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.
Royal Giant only hits buildings, so swarm it or use high-damage troops close in rather than relying on tower damage.
Defend first, then counter-push the opposite lane while their elixir is spent on the tank.
How to win with Royal Giant against Hog Rider
Force an answer at the bridge with Royal Giant, using a big spell or Fisherman to pull defenders off it.
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 Royal 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.
Win 2–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs RG Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog Rider vs Royal Giant?
Hog Rider has the edge over Royal Giant, winning 56.1% of games to 43.8%, over 29,459 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Royal 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. Royal Giant only hits buildings, so swarm it or use high-damage troops close in rather than relying on tower damage.
How do you beat Hog Rider with Royal Giant?
Force an answer at the bridge with Royal Giant, using a big spell or Fisherman to pull defenders off it. 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 Royal Giant?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against RG 3.0 Beatdown with Royal Giant, Royal Ghost, Barbarian Barrel, Hunter, Fireball, Fisherman, Skeletons, Electro Spirit, played 272 times.