Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Poppyvs Shyvana

CTankFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Poppy wins with a 77.8% win rate (+55.6%) over Shyvana based on 9 games. Poppy holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Poppy vs Shyvana matchup.

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Poppy Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Poppy performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Poppy - 77.8% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
77.8% WR
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Shyvana vs Poppy matchup - 22.2% win rate
Shyvana
22.2% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Shyvana Matchup?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 9
77.8%
Win Rate
22.2%
0.5
CS / min
0.9
621
DMG / min
725
11,749
Gold / game
11,614
338
Heal / min
285
1,378
DMG Mitigated / min
1,293
1.3
CC / min
0.5
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
83.3%
Late Game WR
16.7%

Poppy vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 77.8% win rate compared to Shyvana's 22.2%, giving Poppy a 55.6 percentage point advantage. Poppy dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shyvana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Poppy leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy players can confidently pick into Shyvana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shyvana away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Poppy vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Shyvana in League of Legends

Poppy is favored during the laning phase against Shyvana, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Poppy holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.5Poppy
0.9Shyvana
Shyvana edges out Poppy by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shyvana.
Damage
621Poppy
725Shyvana
Shyvana heavily out-damages Poppy by 104 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Shyvana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,749Poppy
11,614Shyvana
Poppy and Shyvana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 136 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Poppy
0.5Shyvana
Poppy brings significantly more crowd control than Shyvana, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Poppy far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Shyvana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,716Poppy
1,579Shyvana
Poppy heals and mitigates 137 more damage per minute than Shyvana, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Poppy to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Shyvana.

Best Poppy Build Against Shyvana

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Shyvana are Sundered Sky, Force of Nature and Dead Man's Plate. This combination gives Poppy an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy66.7%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana33.3%
Late Game
Poppy
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy83.3%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana16.7%

Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Poppy can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Shyvana. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Poppy holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Shyvana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Poppy Runes Against Shyvana

Sorcery rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs ShyvanaSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Poppy rune vs ShyvanaNimbus Cloak - best Poppy rune vs ShyvanaCelerity - best Poppy rune vs ShyvanaWaterwalking - best Poppy rune vs Shyvana
Domination rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs ShyvanaDomination
Cheap Shot - best Poppy rune vs ShyvanaRelentless Hunter - best Poppy rune vs Shyvana
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Poppy to press their advantage against Shyvana, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Poppy matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Poppy's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Poppy matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
63.89%721.35059,46166.7%61.9%
38.71%621.34869,46639.1%38.5%
60.71%561.34739,34552.4%65.7%
46.30%541.35449,91040.0%50.0%
61.22%491.55649,95470.0%55.2%
51.06%471.35178,99560.0%44.4%
46.81%472.162810,43337.5%51.6%
52.78%361.456010,00680.0%42.3%
55.56%361.252410,03858.3%54.2%
51.52%332.458310,01950.0%52.4%
66.67%301.157710,89360.0%73.3%
44.83%294.96919,65645.5%44.4%
33.33%271.46039,66654.5%18.8%
38.46%261.44938,84038.5%38.5%
64.00%255.074511,33750.0%73.3%
62.50%245.269610,35866.7%61.1%
54.17%241.76339,28645.5%61.5%
58.33%242.26569,63855.6%60.0%
37.50%241.567611,41850.0%28.6%
52.17%231.651610,79350.0%52.9%
59.09%221.155410,07171.4%53.3%
33.33%215.76759,30920.0%45.5%
47.62%215.376710,68542.9%50.0%
55.00%200.754711,54560.0%53.3%
35.00%204.375910,46433.3%36.4%
60.00%201.656810,80071.4%53.9%
63.16%191.25047,59158.3%71.4%
52.63%191.34407,54030.0%77.8%
68.42%195.381612,303100.0%64.7%
68.42%193.571511,98660.0%71.4%
38.89%181.35129,80542.9%36.4%
38.89%181.25958,82340.0%37.5%
38.89%181.35388,07140.0%37.5%
55.56%181.34739,62262.5%50.0%
38.89%184.674110,02125.0%50.0%
47.06%171.55428,72850.0%44.4%
41.18%171.372311,35228.6%50.0%
47.06%170.758411,47437.5%55.6%
47.06%175.01,01510,81457.1%40.0%
47.06%171.35359,39342.9%50.0%
41.18%171.055612,02883.3%18.2%
43.75%165.780112,38866.7%38.5%
43.75%161.25429,31033.3%50.0%
62.50%165.08079,88871.4%55.6%
50.00%160.960911,91140.0%54.5%
20.00%154.257210,6260.0%27.3%
66.67%153.569711,164100.0%54.5%
60.00%151.365110,92950.0%66.7%
73.33%151.15498,59687.5%57.1%
33.33%151.45008,70150.0%22.2%
46.67%151.14938,75066.7%33.3%
64.29%141.444110,20680.0%55.6%
42.86%145.178310,09360.0%33.3%
42.86%145.17829,95328.6%57.1%
42.86%145.068310,45033.3%50.0%
30.77%130.958510,86520.0%37.5%
76.92%131.14459,401100.0%66.7%
23.08%132.261511,2610.0%33.3%
38.46%130.870912,80325.0%44.4%
30.77%130.752511,22620.0%37.5%
46.15%132.15849,66933.3%50.0%
46.15%133.66508,84560.0%37.5%
41.67%125.790310,9060.0%71.4%
72.73%115.39409,47575.0%66.7%
54.55%115.81,03711,14225.0%71.4%
45.45%111.169714,30450.0%44.4%
63.64%111.45259,20060.0%66.7%
54.55%111.34987,26750.0%57.1%
50.00%105.570310,60040.0%60.0%
30.00%104.177211,46350.0%25.0%
30.00%103.37068,50433.3%25.0%
70.00%106.084610,72375.0%66.7%
30.00%106.07369,01337.5%0.0%
33.33%95.17238,84620.0%50.0%
77.78%90.562111,74966.7%83.3%
55.56%90.883311,544100.0%20.0%
55.56%92.55848,37350.0%66.7%
55.56%95.97569,14540.0%75.0%
66.67%94.56819,484100.0%57.1%
62.50%85.499010,57133.3%80.0%
50.00%83.76159,58650.0%50.0%
62.50%80.660810,22733.3%80.0%
50.00%81.25689,39866.7%40.0%
50.00%82.76789,28125.0%75.0%
37.50%81.45149,00233.3%40.0%
62.50%85.284610,04333.3%80.0%
28.57%70.96677,21125.0%33.3%
28.57%71.25038,9140.0%40.0%
71.43%70.653911,52150.0%80.0%
42.86%72.773411,95950.0%33.3%
42.86%71.14868,75850.0%33.3%
42.86%75.57678,62750.0%33.3%
42.86%75.879111,368100.0%33.3%
14.29%72.45129,0920.0%25.0%
33.33%63.894411,59250.0%25.0%
50.00%65.190712,41050.0%50.0%
33.33%61.95598,87625.0%50.0%
33.33%60.849410,6270.0%40.0%
66.67%65.653910,04266.7%66.7%
33.33%65.778110,8670.0%40.0%
60.00%50.44379,25333.3%100.0%
60.00%51.25919,71750.0%66.7%
60.00%50.857912,85050.0%66.7%
80.00%56.395410,361100.0%66.7%
20.00%54.25089,8640.0%33.3%

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Poppy vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Shyvana matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to Shyvana's 22.2%, a 55.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Poppy do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Shyvana with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Poppy players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Poppy do against Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Poppy vs Shyvana matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Poppy vs Shyvana matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 77.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 55.6 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Shyvana?

The best Poppy build against Shyvana includes Sundered Sky, Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Poppy runes against Shyvana?

The best Poppy runes against Shyvana use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Poppy vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Poppy counter Shyvana?

Yes, Poppy has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 77.8% win rate. Poppy strongly counters Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Poppy against Shyvana?

When playing Poppy against Shyvana, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.