Card Upgrade Calculator
What it costs to bring any card to any level: gold, cards, and the gem equivalent.
Pick a card and a target level to see the full cost, or enter your player tag to have your own levels filled in. Costs follow the in-game rarity tables — Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary and Champion each start at a different relative level and climb at a different rate.
Clash Royale Upgrade Gold & Cards Cost Table
| Rarity | Levels | Cards | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 1→16 | 23,086 | 365,625 |
| Rare | 3→16 | 4,786 | 365,600 |
| Epic | 6→16 | 596 | 364,400 |
| Legendary | 9→16 | 67 | 355,000 |
| Champion | 11→16 | 41 | 335,000 |
Where to spend it
- Which cards to upgrade first: Win condition, spells, then the cards you use in more than one deck. The upgrade guide, with every cost level by level and this season's boosted cards.
- Build decks from your levels: Enter your player tag and get decks built around the cards you have already levelled, instead of the ones you would have to upgrade.
Questions
How can I find out how much Gold, Cards, and resources I need to max my Clash Royale cards?
You can use ClashDeckster's Clash Royale Card Upgrade Calculator. It calculates the exact amount of Gold, Cards, and Gems required to level up. You can view standard base upgrade tables or search your profile tag to get a personalized calculation based on your current collection status.
How much gold does it cost to max a Common card in Clash Royale?
To max a Common card from Level 1 to Level 16, you need a total of 365,625 Gold across all 15 upgrade steps. The final upgrade from Level 15 to 16 alone costs 120,000 Gold.
How many copies do I need to max a Legendary card?
You need 67 copies of a Legendary card to go from Level 9 (starting level) to Level 16. Since Legendary cards are rare drops, this can take a very long time without trading or purchasing.
What is the cheapest rarity to max in Clash Royale?
Champions have the fewest total cards needed (41 cards) but high Gold costs. Common cards need the most individual cards (23,086) but each card is easy to obtain. The 'cheapest' depends on whether you value Gold or card availability more.
How are Gem costs estimated?
Gem costs are estimated based on the in-game shop pricing for each rarity. We calculate how many cards you are missing and multiply by the per-card gem cost for that rarity. Actual gem prices may vary depending on special offers and bundles.
Can I calculate upgrade costs for my own cards?
Yes! Enter your Clash Royale player tag in the search box. The calculator will load your actual card collection and show personalized upgrade costs based on your current card levels and counts.
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