Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 29Updated 9/11/2026, 10:20:17 PM
Confidence: Medium-5.2% vs 50%29 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Sion edge
Sion has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Sion edge
Poppy needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Sion edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Sion edge
If Poppy reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
Sample-basedHard
- Sample win rate for Poppy is 44.8% in this matchup.
- Sion statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Poppy into Sion — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Sion can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Poppy page (Support): Aftershock Build · 41.7% WR · 36 games
Skill order: E › W › Q
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 92Updated 9/11/2026, 10:18:39 PM