Lava Hound has the edge over Goblin Giant, winning 56.8% of games to 43.2%, across 3,152 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Lava Hound (also called LavaLoon) and as Goblin Giant, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Lava Hound vs Goblin Giant win rate
Lava Hound win rate: 56.8% (1,791 wins)
Goblin Giant win rate: 43.2% (1,361 wins)
Games: 3,152 (0.1% of recorded battles)
1,101 of Lava Hound’s 1,791 wins were blowouts, so when Lava Hound gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
923 of Goblin Giant’s 1,361 wins were blowouts, so when Goblin Giant gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
On average Lava Hound finishes 624 tower HP ahead.
Lava Hound takes 2.0 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Giant takes 2.2 when it wins.
How to win with Lava Hound against Goblin Giant
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Put Lava Hound in front of Balloon or air support so defenders shoot the tank while the damage dealers get through.
Use splash for the Spear Goblins once the tank is hit, and keep a reset ready for Sparky.
Pull it with a building and counter-push while their elixir is low.
How to win with Goblin Giant against Lava Hound
Push with Goblin Giant and its Spear Goblins, adding Sparky or Rage to make the push hard to stop.
Pressure the opposite lane when they place Lava Hound at the back.
Keep your main air defender and a spell for the support troops, and leave the pups to splash damage.
Most played Lava Hound vs Goblin 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 1–0: Lava Miner vs Goblin Giant Rage, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
Loss 1–2: Lava Lightning vs Goblin Giant Miner, Other, 2026-11-13
Loss 0–1: Lava Loon vs Goblin Giant Lightning, Other, 2026-11-13
Loss 1–2: Lava 4.1 Air vs Goblin Giant Rage, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
Loss 1–2: Lava NW vs Goblin Giant 3.8 Beatdown, Other, 2026-11-13
Loss 1–2: Lava Loon vs Goblin Giant Poison, Other, 2026-11-13
Win 1–0: Lava Loon vs Goblin Giant Rage, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
Loss 0–2: Lava Poison vs Goblin Giant Miner, Other, 2026-11-13
Win 1–0: Lava Loon vs Goblin Giant Lightning, Friendly, 2026-11-13
Win 2–1: Lava Loon vs Goblin Giant Rage, Path of Legends, 2026-11-13
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Lava Hound vs Goblin Giant?
Lava Hound has the edge over Goblin Giant, winning 56.8% of games to 43.2%, over 3,152 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Goblin Giant with Lava Hound?
Put Lava Hound in front of Balloon or air support so defenders shoot the tank while the damage dealers get through. Use splash for the Spear Goblins once the tank is hit, and keep a reset ready for Sparky.
How do you beat Lava Hound with Goblin Giant?
Push with Goblin Giant and its Spear Goblins, adding Sparky or Rage to make the push hard to stop. Pressure the opposite lane when they place Lava Hound at the back.
What are the most played decks in Lava Hound vs Goblin Giant?
Lava Loon with Baby Dragon, Zap, Mega Minion, Lava Hound, Balloon, Barbarians, Fireball, Tombstone against Goblin Giant Rage with Goblin Giant, Zap, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Sparky, Dark Prince, Electro Wizard, Rage, Heal Spirit, played 63 times.