Poppy vs Graves

Poppy
You
VS
Graves

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6 you win most trades due to Q percent health damage and W blocking his E dash, but Graves has better poke with Q and autos.
  • Post-6 the matchup becomes more even as his R gives him significant burst and repositioning, though you can still win extended fights with your tankiness.
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How to Trade

  • Look for short trades using Q-auto-E combo when he's near walls, as your E stun sets up guaranteed Q hits and passive shield procs.
  • Avoid extended trades in his minion waves where he can stack his E resistances and kite you with autos between reloads.

Wave Control

  • Push early levels to establish priority since you have better waveclear with Q, then look to freeze near your tower where walls give you E stun opportunities.
  • Avoid letting him freeze on you as he can poke you down with Q and autos while you have limited engage options in open lane.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste W preemptively as good Graves players will bait it out before using E, leaving you vulnerable to his full combo.
  • Never chase him through jungle without vision as he excels at kiting around terrain and can easily turn fights with wall bounces.
Created on 03/09/2026
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