Poppy & Samira vs Xayah & Rakan
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: You lose due to range disadvantage and Rakan's superior sustain/disengage tools.
- Post-6: The matchup becomes more even as your R can counter-engage Rakan's R initiation, but Xayah's R still provides strong disengage.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q for poke when enemies are near walls, then look for E opportunities when Rakan steps forward to trade.
- Your best trading windows are when Rakan uses W aggressively - immediately E him into a wall for the stun combo.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Focus on slow pushing to build minion advantages rather than hard shoving, as you need minion help to win extended trades.
- Control bushes with W to deny Rakan's engage angles and force him to walk up predictably.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use E aggressively without minion advantage or when Xayah has feathers set up for E recall.
- Never waste W on minions when Rakan has W available - save it to deny his engage combo.
Created on 01/16/2026
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