Poppy vs Shyvana JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Shyvana

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Use Poppy's high early-game pressure and strong dueling to contest river and punish Shyvana's slower early clear.
Focus on denying Shyvana's scaling by invading and controlling dragon setups before she hits dragon-form power spikes.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize invading Shyvana before her dragon-form and item spikes when lanes can assist.
Use terrain angles to threaten (E) wall stuns and hold (W) to deny Shyvana's dash during counter-jungling.
Control river vision and force dragon fights where (R) can disrupt Shyvana's objective smite attempts.

Danger windows

Avoid invading or fighting when Shyvana has fury stacks and (R) ready for dragon-form engages.
Beware isolated river fights where Shyvana's mobility and damage can overwhelm without (W) or wall control.
Do not contest objectives if Shyvana has lane priority and can force smite fights under favorable conditions.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear into early invade or gank near terrain to maximize (E) wall stun threat.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to collapse and support.
Avoid extended river fights without lane priority or (W) ready to deny Shyvana's dash engages.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate or knock Shyvana away from objectives and reset bad fights.
After first tank item, hold (W) to block Shyvana's dash and extend front-line durability in skirmishes.
Respect Shyvana's dragon-form spikes; avoid fights when she has fury stacks and (R) engage available.

Win conditions

Convert early invades and terrain-based (E) stuns into kills or forced recalls to deny Shyvana's farm and tempo.
Use (R) to disrupt Shyvana's objective control and secure dragon or Rift Herald advantages.
Leverage durable frontline and anti-dash (W) to control teamfights and peel for carries against Shyvana's engage.