Lava Hound vs Graveyard is close to even: Lava Hound wins 49.6% and Graveyard wins 50.3%, across 10,823 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 Graveyard (also called GY), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Lava Hound vs Graveyard win rate
Lava Hound win rate: 49.6% (5,372 wins)
Graveyard win rate: 50.3% (5,447 wins)
Games: 10,823 (0.2% of recorded battles)
On average Lava Hound finishes 432 tower HP ahead.
Lava Hound takes 1.5 towers a game when it wins, and Graveyard takes 1.3 when it wins.
How to win with Lava Hound against Graveyard
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.
Keep a splash troop or a small spell ready near your tower, and place it in the middle of the skeletons to clear them fast.
Graveyard costs five elixir, so pressure the opposite lane the moment it is played.
Do not spend your splash card elsewhere when they have the elixir for Graveyard.
How to win with Graveyard against Lava Hound
Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right.
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 Graveyard 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.
Golden Knight — 2.8% usage · 64.7% win rate · 170 games
Latest Lava Hound vs Graveyard games
Results are from the Lava Hound player’s side.
Win 1–0: Lava Loon vs Graveyard Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Lava Minion Giant 4.0 Air vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 2–1: Lava Loon vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–2: Lava Loon vs Graveyard 3.6 Control, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Lava 4.1 Air vs Graveyard Freeze, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–2: Lava Miner vs Graveyard Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Lava 4.1 Air vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 3–0: Lava Minion Giant 4.0 Air vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 2–0: Lava Loon vs Graveyard Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Lava Poison vs Graveyard Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Lava Hound vs Graveyard?
Lava Hound vs Graveyard is close to even: Lava Hound wins 49.6% and Graveyard wins 50.3%, over 10,823 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Graveyard with Lava Hound?
Put Lava Hound in front of Balloon or air support so defenders shoot the tank while the damage dealers get through. Keep a splash troop or a small spell ready near your tower, and place it in the middle of the skeletons to clear them fast.
How do you beat Lava Hound with Graveyard?
Land Graveyard on a tower alongside a tank or Poison and defend with control cards until the moment is right. Pressure the opposite lane when they place Lava Hound at the back.
What are the most played decks in Lava Hound vs Graveyard?
Lava Loon with Baby Dragon, Zap, Mega Minion, Lava Hound, Balloon, Barbarians, Fireball, Tombstone against Graveyard Poison with Furnace, Knight, Ice Wizard, Graveyard, Goblin Hut, Poison, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, played 169 times.