Royal Giant vs Goblin Machine Matchup

Royal Giant has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 55.4% of games to 44.6%, across 480 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as Royal Giant (also called RG) and as Goblin Machine, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Royal Giant vs Goblin Machine win rate

  • Royal Giant win rate: 55.4% (266 wins)
  • Goblin Machine win rate: 44.6% (214 wins)
  • Games: 480 (0.0% of recorded battles)

108 of Goblin Machine’s 214 wins were blowouts, so when Goblin Machine gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.

On average Goblin Machine finishes 287 tower HP ahead.

Royal Giant takes 1.5 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Machine takes 1.7 when it wins.

How to win with Royal Giant against Goblin Machine

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

Force an answer at the bridge with Royal Giant, using a big spell or Fisherman to pull defenders off it.

Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

Counter-push once it falls, as they will be low on elixir.

How to win with Goblin Machine against Royal Giant

Pressure at the bridge with a sturdy, hard-hitting machine, and follow up with fast support.

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.

Most played Royal Giant vs Goblin Machine 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. RG 3.0 Beatdown: Evo Royal Giant, Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Barbarian Barrel, Hunter, Fireball, Fisherman, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 3 games
  2. RG Hog 4.4 Beatdown: Evo Royal Giant, Evo Witch, Sparky, Elite Barbarians, Hog Rider, Skeleton Dragons, Bats, The Log vs Goblin Machine 4.5 Bridge spam: Evo Barbarians, Royal Recruits, Witch, Goblin Machine, Dark Prince, Flying Machine, Ice Wizard, Little Prince — 2 games
  3. RG Hog 4.4 Beatdown: Evo Royal Giant, Evo Valkyrie, Hero Wizard, Witch, Hog Rider, Goblin Hut, Fireball, Skeleton Army vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 2 games
  4. RG Minion Giant 4.5 Beatdown: Evo Royal Giant, Evo Executioner, Hero Knight, Elite Barbarians, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Flying Machine, Minion Giant, Furnace vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 2 games
  5. RG Freeze: Evo Royal Giant, Evo Bomber, Hero Wizard, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Freeze, Bats, The Log, Electro Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 2 games

Best Royal Giant cards against Goblin Machine

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

  1. Witch — 12.0% usage · 75.7% win rate · 37 games
  2. Wizard — 14.0% usage · 69.8% win rate · 43 games
  3. Hunter — 13.6% usage · 69.0% win rate · 42 games
  4. Mega Knight — 6.5% usage · 75.0% win rate · 20 games
  5. Valkyrie — 13.3% usage · 68.3% win rate · 41 games

Best Goblin Machine cards against Royal Giant

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

  1. Poison — 6.5% usage · 75.0% win rate · 20 games
  2. Bowler — 9.1% usage · 71.4% win rate · 28 games
  3. Spear Goblins — 21.1% usage · 58.5% win rate · 65 games
  4. Wizard — 24.4% usage · 57.3% win rate · 75 games
  5. Witch — 24.4% usage · 56.0% win rate · 75 games

Latest Royal Giant vs Goblin Machine games

Results are from the Royal Giant player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–1: RG 3.9 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine Lightning, Tournaments, 2026-11-15
  2. Loss 0–1: RG 3.9 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Win 3–0: RG Poison vs Goblin Machine 3M 4.0 Bridge spam, Friendly, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 0–1: RG Lightning vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Win 2–1: RG 3.3 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: RG Rage vs Goblin Machine Bush 2.9 Bridge spam, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  7. Loss 0–1: RG 4.0 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine Lightning, Friendly, 2026-11-15
  8. Loss 0–3: RG Poison vs Goblin Machine 4.0 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Win 2–1: RG Loon vs Goblin Machine Barrel 3.4 Bridge spam, Tournaments, 2026-11-15
  10. Win 2–1: RG Hog 3.8 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Royal Giant vs Goblin Machine?

Royal Giant has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 55.4% of games to 44.6%, over 480 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Machine with Royal Giant?

Force an answer at the bridge with Royal Giant, using a big spell or Fisherman to pull defenders off it. Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

How do you beat Royal Giant with Goblin Machine?

Pressure at the bridge with a sturdy, hard-hitting machine, and follow up with fast support. Royal Giant only hits buildings, so swarm it or use high-damage troops close in rather than relying on tower damage.

What are the most played decks in Royal Giant vs Goblin Machine?

RG 3.0 Beatdown with Royal Giant, Royal Ghost, Barbarian Barrel, Hunter, Fireball, Fisherman, Skeletons, Electro Spirit against Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam with Royal Ghost, Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows, played 3 times.

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