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
Pyke
VS
Champion 2
Sona
vs

51.2%
Pyke win rate vs Sona
Skill matchup — could go either way
652
Games Analyzed
51.2%
Pyke WR
48.8%
Sona WR
+98
Avg Gold Diff @15
Pyke
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesHail of Blades / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Sona
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Pyke
Level 2
Pyke
Level 6
Sona
Level 6
Pyke
1 item
Sona
1 item
Sona
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Pyke is strongest mid game while Sona peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Pyke deals AD damage while Sona deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Sona has range advantage. Pyke 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 Sona's Weakness
Sona's main weakness: Squishy, weak early, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Pyke Win Condition
Hook picks, R execute resets share gold, roam from support
Sona Win Condition
Aura buffs scale, R stun, heal/shield spam late
Recommended Items
Pyke
Umbral Glaive
Core
Build every game
Edge of Night
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
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 Pyke's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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