The Portal Pendant, the Minion Prince’s new Epic equipment, maxes out at level 27. Taking it from level 1 to 27 costs 56,060 Shiny Ore, 3,720 Glowy Ore and 480 Starry Ore, and the last three levels need Blacksmith level 9. At max level it recalls up to 400 housing space of troops in a 10-tile radius, heals them 35% and hastes them for 8 seconds. However, a boost that sets it to max level for free runs until October 25, so test it before you spend any ore.
Summary: Clash of Clans Portal Pendant Max Level Guide
- Max level: 27, with the last upgrade needing Blacksmith level 9.
- Max stats: 10-tile radius, 400 recall capacity, +35% healing, 8 seconds of Haste and 1,381 bonus Hit Points.
- Total ore to max: 56,060 Shiny, 3,720 Glowy and 480 Starry.
- Price: 3,100 Rift Medals in the Portal Panic Medal Event Trader, and the event shop closes October 27.
- Free max-level boost: October 20 at 08:00 UTC to October 25 at 08:00 UTC, for Town Hall 9 and above.
- Verdict: a situational pick that most guides say to stop at level 18.
- Not confirmed: Supercell’s own per-level table, since the figures come from a third-party tracker.
What the Portal Pendant does
The Portal Pendant is an active ability for the Minion Prince. When you trigger it, the Prince pulls nearby friendly troops and heroes back onto your deployment bar, up to the Pendant’s recall capacity. You then drop them somewhere else, and they return partly healed and with a short speed boost.
Supercell’s announcement lists three more effects:
- The Minion Prince heals instantly. He recovers hit points whenever the portal activates.
- It acts as a lifesaver. If the Prince would take fatal damage, the portal fires automatically and saves him.
- It skips Siege Machines. The recall does not affect them.
The Prince can carry two pieces of equipment, so the Pendant competes with another item. That tradeoff matters, as the verdict section explains.
Portal Pendant max level stats
The Pendant has 27 levels, and the ability improves every third level. A third-party tracker, ClashRecord, publishes the full table, and these are its milestone rows:
| Level | Radius (tiles) | Healing on redeploy | Haste | Recall capacity | Bonus Hit Points | Blacksmith needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +22% | 3.5s | 160 | 558 | 1 |
| 9 | 7.6 | +28% | 5s | 205 | 788 | 1 |
| 18 | 8.5 | +32% | 6.5s | 340 | 1,047 | 5 |
| 27 | 10 | +35% | 8s | 400 | 1,381 | 9 |
The levels between each milestone mostly add Hit Points to the Prince, so the real ability jumps come at levels 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 and 27. The tracker is unofficial, and Supercell’s post does not list per-level numbers. One other guide says the pendant gives up to 1,200 bonus Hit Points, which conflicts with the 1,381 figure, so check the in-game screen.
Portal Pendant upgrade cost
Every level needs Shiny Ore. Glowy Ore starts at level 3, and Starry Ore starts at level 9. Here are the totals:
| Upgrade range | Shiny Ore | Glowy Ore | Starry Ore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levels 1 to 9 | 6,560 | 320 | 10 |
| Levels 1 to 18 | 27,260 | 1,920 | 110 |
| Levels 18 to 27 | 28,800 | 1,800 | 370 |
| Levels 1 to 27 (max) | 56,060 | 3,720 | 480 |
Level 27 alone costs 3,600 Shiny, 600 Glowy and 150 Starry Ore. The last step needs Blacksmith level 9, and levels 13, 16, 19, 22 and 25 each need a higher Blacksmith as well, at 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9. In practice, Blacksmith progress can hold you back before ore does.
The key point is the Starry Ore. Reaching level 18 uses only 110 of the 480, so the final nine levels eat 370. In other words, the last stretch costs more than half the total Shiny and most of the Starry Ore, for a gain of 1.5 tiles, 3% healing, 1.5 seconds of Haste and 60 capacity.
How to get the Portal Pendant
You earn it through the Portal Panic Medal Event:
- Join the event. It is open to Town Hall 6 and above and runs from October 8 at 08:00 UTC to October 25 at 08:00 UTC.
- Collect Sour Elixir in battles. That fills the event track and pays Rift Medals.
- Spend 3,100 Rift Medals in the Trader’s Event tab. The price comes from Clash Ninja’s inventory as reported by several outlets.
- Finish before the shop closes on October 27 at 08:00 UTC.
The free track pays enough. One source lists 3,100 medals on the main track and 200 on a bonus track, and another lists 3,200 on the main track. Either way, the free track covers the price without the paid Event Pass, as long as you save your medals for the Pendant.
For US players, the key times convert like this:
| Moment | UTC | US Eastern | US Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boost starts, October 20 | 08:00 | 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| Event and boost end, October 25 | 08:00 | 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| Shop closes, October 27 | 08:00 | 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
One tracker lists a 1,500-gem Trader price after the event. I could not confirm that from Supercell, so treat it as unverified.
The free max-level boost
Supercell boosts the Pendant to its maximum level from October 20 at 08:00 UTC until October 25 at 08:00 UTC. Event calendars from several outlets say the boost applies to Town Hall 9 and above. Because the boost is temporary, your real level does not change afterward.
Use it as a free trial. Buy the Pendant, put it on the Minion Prince, and run real attacks with all 27 levels of stats before you pour ore into it. The boost is live as of today, and it ends in four days.
Is the Portal Pendant worth upgrading?
It depends on how you attack. The Pendant gives you a way to rescue a bad deployment, and that is a real advantage in big air attacks. However, it takes one of the Prince’s two slots, and several guides rate Dark Orb and Dark Crown as the best Minion Prince pair. One tier list calls the Pendant situational and suggests stopping at level 18.
Here is a practical way to decide:
| Your situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| You never redeploy troops | Skip the upgrades, and keep the ore for Dark Orb or Dark Crown |
| You like rescue plays and re-deploys | Upgrade to level 9, then test during the boost |
| You run it in most attacks | Go to level 18, and stop unless Starry Ore is plentiful |
| You have spare Starry Ore | Consider level 27, but compare it to your other equipment first |
The numbers support stopping early. Level 18 already gives 85% of the max radius and capacity at about half the Shiny Ore and a quarter of the Starry Ore.
Tips and common mistakes
Test before you spend. The free boost exists so you can see max-level behavior first.
Do not miss the shop. The shop closes on October 27, two days after the event ends.
Do not count on recalling Siege Machines. The ability skips them.
Check your Blacksmith. Levels 13 and above need a higher Blacksmith, so ore alone will not finish the upgrade.
Do not trust one stat table. The figures here come from a third-party tracker, and the in-game screen is final.
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What could change
Supercell can adjust the Pendant’s stats, prices and event timing. Everything here is accurate as of October 21, 2026, based on Supercell’s Portal Panic announcement and the third-party sources cited. Check the in-game equipment screen and Supercell’s news page for changes.
Conclusion
The Portal Pendant maxes at level 27 for 56,060 Shiny, 3,720 Glowy and 480 Starry Ore, and the last levels need Blacksmith level 9. Use the free max-level boost until October 25 to test it, buy it before the shop closes on October 27, and stop at level 18 unless you have plenty of Starry Ore. For most players it is a situational pick.
FAQs
What is the max level of the Portal Pendant?
It is level 27, and the last upgrade needs Blacksmith level 9.
How much does it cost to max the Portal Pendant?
It costs 56,060 Shiny, 3,720 Glowy and 480 Starry Ore in total.
How do I get the Portal Pendant?
Buy it for 3,100 Rift Medals in the Portal Panic Medal Event Trader before the shop closes on October 27.
What does the free boost do?
It sets the Pendant to max level from October 20 to October 25, so you can test it without upgrading.
Does the Portal Pendant recall Siege Machines?
No. The recall does not affect them.
Is the Portal Pendant better than Dark Orb?
Most guides rate Dark Orb higher, so the Pendant is a situational pick.
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