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
Sona
vs

44.4%
Poppy win rate vs Sona
Sona hard counters Poppy
133
Games Analyzed
44.4%
Poppy WR
55.6%
Sona WR
-451
Avg Gold Diff @15
Poppy
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Sona
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Poppy
Level 3
Poppy
Level 6
Sona
Level 6
Poppy
1 item
Sona
1 item
Sona
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Poppy is strongest mid game while Sona peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Poppy deals AD damage while Sona deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Sona has range advantage. Poppy should look for short trades when Sona uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Poppy's Weakness
Poppy's main weakness: No wall = no stun, kiting, poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Poppy Win Condition
W blocks dashes, E wall stun, R displacement
Sona Win Condition
Aura buffs scale, R stun, heal/shield spam late
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 Sona's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Sona's burst
Sona
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Poppy's AD damage
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