Hog Rider vs Sparky Matchup

Hog Rider has the edge over Sparky, winning 62.2% of games to 37.8%, across 3,312 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

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

Hog Rider vs Sparky win rate

  • Hog Rider win rate: 62.2% (2,059 wins)
  • Sparky win rate: 37.8% (1,252 wins)
  • Games: 3,312 (0.1% of recorded battles)

1,128 of Hog Rider’s 2,059 wins were blowouts, so when Hog Rider gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.

633 of Sparky’s 1,252 wins were blowouts, so when Sparky gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.

On average Hog Rider finishes 1,122 tower HP ahead.

Hog Rider takes 1.5 towers a game when it wins, and Sparky takes 1.8 when it wins.

How to win with Hog Rider against Sparky

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.

Keep a reset card such as Zap, or several small troops, to waste the charged shot.

Pressure the opposite lane when they invest in Sparky at the back.

How to win with Sparky against Hog Rider

Protect Sparky behind a tank so one blast wins the push.

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 Sparky 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 Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Sparky Freeze: Evo Valkyrie, Evo Skeleton Army, Hero Tombstone, Sparky, Spirit Empress, Cannon Cart, Freeze, Dart Goblin — 4 games
  2. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Sparky 2.8 Beatdown: Evo Skeletons, Hero Knight, Sparky, Monk, Vines, Bats, Electro Spirit, Heal Spirit — 4 games
  3. Hog EQ: Evo Tesla, Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Sparky Freeze: Evo Valkyrie, Evo Skeleton Army, Hero Tombstone, Sparky, Spirit Empress, Cannon Cart, Freeze, Dart Goblin — 4 games
  4. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Giant Skeleton Clone: Evo Executioner, Giant Skeleton, Sparky, Barbarian Hut, Rocket, Prince, Monk, Clone — 4 games
  5. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Sparky Freeze: Evo Electro Dragon, Sparky, Elixir Collector, Inferno Dragon, Battle Healer, Freeze, Heal Spirit, Mirror — 3 games
  6. Hog EQ: Evo Firecracker, Evo Cannon, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Sparky 2.8 Beatdown: Evo Skeletons, Hero Knight, Sparky, Monk, Vines, Bats, Electro Spirit, Heal Spirit — 3 games
  7. Hog 3.8 Bridge spam: Evo Lumberjack, Evo Firecracker, Hero Wizard, Valkyrie, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Hog Rider, Minions, Skeleton Army vs Sparky Freeze: Evo Valkyrie, Evo Skeleton Army, Hero Tombstone, Sparky, Spirit Empress, Cannon Cart, Freeze, Dart Goblin — 3 games
  8. Hog EQ: Evo Firecracker, Evo Cannon, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Sparky Freeze: Evo Valkyrie, Evo Skeleton Army, Hero Tombstone, Sparky, Spirit Empress, Cannon Cart, Freeze, Dart Goblin — 3 games
  9. Hog EQ: Evo Tesla, Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Sparky 2.8 Beatdown: Evo Skeletons, Hero Knight, Sparky, Monk, Vines, Bats, Electro Spirit, Heal Spirit — 3 games
  10. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Hero Musketeer, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Giant Skeleton Sparky 4.9 Beatdown: Evo Executioner, Giant Skeleton, Sparky, Prince, Bowler, Archer Queen, Golden Knight, Knight — 3 games

Best Hog Rider cards against Sparky

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

  1. Flying Machine — 1.4% usage · 92.0% win rate · 25 games
  2. Minions — 4.5% usage · 79.5% win rate · 83 games
  3. Bats — 8.9% usage · 74.1% win rate · 162 games
  4. Tombstone — 3.5% usage · 77.8% win rate · 63 games
  5. Skeleton Army — 10.8% usage · 72.6% win rate · 197 games

Best Sparky cards against Hog Rider

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

  1. Fireball — 5.6% usage · 61.2% win rate · 103 games
  2. Zap — 6.8% usage · 59.2% win rate · 125 games
  3. Electro Wizard — 6.3% usage · 59.1% win rate · 115 games
  4. Skeleton Barrel — 5.0% usage · 59.3% win rate · 91 games
  5. Mini P.E.K.K.A — 12.4% usage · 54.9% win rate · 226 games

Latest Hog Rider vs Sparky games

Results are from the Hog Rider player’s side.

  1. Loss 1–3: Hog MK 4.3 Bridge spam vs Sparky Rage, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 1–0: Hog PEKKA 3.4 Bridge spam vs Sparky 4.4 Beatdown, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  3. Win 1–0: Hog Sparky 4.1 Bridge spam vs Sparky 3.6 Beatdown, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  4. Win 2–1: Hog 4.4 Bridge spam vs Sparky 2.8 Beatdown, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 0–1: Hog MK 4.6 Bridge spam vs Sparky Rage, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: Hog 3.3 Cycle vs Sparky Freeze, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 2–0: Hog MK 4.4 Bridge spam vs Sparky Rage, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Win 2–0: Hog EQ vs Sparky Freeze, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: Hog EQ vs Sparky MK 4.4 Beatdown, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 1–3: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Sparky MK 3.5 Beatdown, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Hog Rider vs Sparky?

Hog Rider has the edge over Sparky, winning 62.2% of games to 37.8%, over 3,312 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Sparky 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. Keep a reset card such as Zap, or several small troops, to waste the charged shot.

How do you beat Hog Rider with Sparky?

Protect Sparky behind a tank so one blast wins the push. 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 Sparky?

Hog 2.6 Cycle with Musketeer, Cannon, Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit against Sparky Freeze with Valkyrie, Skeleton Army, Tombstone, Sparky, Spirit Empress, Cannon Cart, Freeze, Dart Goblin, played 4 times.

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