Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Poppy
VS
Champion 2
Alistar
vs

55.0%
Poppy win rate vs Alistar
Poppy hard counters Alistar
1,016
Games Analyzed
55.0%
Poppy WR
45.0%
Alistar WR
+401
Avg Gold Diff @15
Poppy
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Alistar
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Alistar
Level 2
Poppy
Level 3
Alistar
Level 3
Poppy
Level 6
Alistar
Level 6
Poppy
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Poppy is strongest mid game while Alistar peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Poppy deals AD damage while Alistar deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Alistar's Weakness
Alistar's main weakness: Poke lanes, combo telegraphed, mana hungry. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Poppy Win Condition
W blocks dashes, E wall stun, R displacement
Alistar Win Condition
W+Q combo engage, R damage reduction, peel
Recommended Items
Poppy
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Alistar's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Alistar's burst
Alistar

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Poppy's AD damage
Poppy's Worst Matchups
Alistar's Worst Matchups
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