What Raid Medals Are and How You Get Them
Raid Medals are a currency in Clash of Clans that you earn by attacking other players' villages in the Raid Camps game mode. Unlike regular trophies, which you gain or lose in standard multiplayer battles, Raid Medals accumulate only when you successfully loot resources during raids. The more resources you steal from an opponent, the more Raid Medals you earn from that single attack.
You cannot earn Raid Medals from defending your own village when other players attack you. They come only from your own offensive raids. This means Raid Medals are entirely under your control — the more you raid, the more you accumulate.
Raid Medals serve a specific purpose: they unlock special rewards in the Raid Medal shop, where you can trade them for resources, magic items, and cosmetics that are not available through normal gameplay. This makes them valuable even if you are not interested in competitive rankings.
Key Takeaways
- Raid Medals come only from attacking other players in Raid Camps and stealing their resources — defending your village does not earn them.
- The amount of Raid Medals you earn per attack depends on how much loot you take, so targeting villages with full storages gives more medals than raiding nearly-empty ones.
- You access Raid Camps through the main village menu, and you can raid the same opponent multiple times per day without penalty.
- The Raid Medal shop refreshes weekly with different items, so check back regularly to see what rewards are currently available.
- Raid Medals never expire or decay, so you can save them up over time to purchase high-value items.
How to Access Raid Camps and Start Raiding
Open Clash of Clans and tap the Raid Camps button on your main village screen. It appears as a separate icon alongside your regular army camp. Raid Camps works differently from standard multiplayer: instead of attacking one village at a time, you raid multiple opponents in a single session, and the game automatically matches you with villages based on your Town Hall level.
Once you enter Raid Camps, the game shows you a list of available targets. Each target displays the amount of gold and elixir available to steal. Tap any village to scout it first — scouting is free and shows you the full layout and defenses before you commit your army. If you like what you see, deploy your troops to attack. If not, swipe to the next opponent without losing anything.
You do not need to wait for your army to train between raids in Raid Camps. Your troops respawn automatically after each attack, so you can raid continuously during a Raid Camps session. A session lasts about three days, and you can raid as many times as you want during that window.
Understanding How Raid Medal Rewards Are Calculated
The number of Raid Medals you earn from a single attack depends on two things: the amount of resources you loot and your Town Hall level. Higher Town Halls earn more medals per raid because the game assumes you are facing tougher defenses. A Town Hall 14 player raiding 500,000 gold earns more medals than a Town Hall 8 player raiding the same amount.
The loot amount matters more than the percentage of the village you destroy. A raid where you steal 80% of a village's resources but only grab 200,000 gold earns fewer medals than a raid where you steal 40% but grab 800,000 gold. This means targeting villages with full or nearly-full storages is more efficient than raiding bases that have already been hit multiple times.
You can see exactly how many medals you will earn before you attack. The game displays the medal reward on the attack confirmation screen, so you can decide whether the target is worth your effort. There is no penalty for skipping a target and moving to the next one.
Strategies for Maximizing Your Raid Medal Income
Focus on villages with full gold and elixir storages. When you scout a target, look at the storage buildings — if they are visibly full (the storage icon shows a full bar), that village will give you maximum loot and maximum medals. Skip villages where the storages look depleted, even if the defenses are weak.
Raid during peak hours when more players are online and their storages are fuller. Early morning and late evening tend to have more targets with high loot available. The exact timing depends on your timezone and the timezone of your game's server region.
Do not worry about losing trophies or your defensive rating during Raid Camps. Raid Camps attacks are separate from your regular multiplayer record, so raiding aggressively has no downside. You can attack the same opponent multiple times in a single session without any cooldown or penalty.
Upgrade your army camps and train stronger troops as you progress. Better troops deal more damage, steal more loot, and earn you more medals per raid. A maxed-out army composition for your Town Hall will consistently earn more medals than a weak or unbalanced one.
What You Can Buy With Raid Medals
The Raid Medal shop offers resources, magic items, and cosmetics. You can spend medals on gold, elixir, dark elixir, and builder resources — all of which speed up your building and troop training. You can also purchase magic items like the Book of Building (which when ready completes a building upgrade) or the Book of Spells (which when ready completes a spell upgrade).
Cosmetics like scenery, skins, and decorations are also available for purchase with Raid Medals. These do not affect gameplay but let you customize your village's appearance. The shop refreshes weekly, so different items rotate in and out. If you see something you want, buy it during that week — it may not return for several weeks.
Raid Medals do not expire, so you can save them indefinitely. There is no rush to spend them. Many players save up for specific high-value items like the Book of Building or wait for cosmetics they particularly want to appear in the shop.
Common Mistakes That Waste Your Raid Medals Potential
Do not spend all your time raiding villages with weak defenses and low loot. It is tempting to attack the easiest targets, but they earn you fewer medals per raid. A slightly harder target with full storages earns significantly more medals and is worth the extra effort.
Do not ignore the scout feature. Scouting is free and takes five seconds. Scouts let you see the exact storage levels and defense placement before you commit your army. Skipping the scout step often leads to attacking villages that look full but are actually nearly empty.
Do not spend Raid Medals on low-priority items just because they are cheap. The shop rotates weekly, and high-value items like Books of Building are rare. Saving your medals for these powerful items is more efficient than buying small amounts of gold or elixir.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I earn Raid Medals from defending my village?
No. Raid Medals come only from attacking other players in Raid Camps. When someone attacks your village, you earn regular trophies and lose resources, but you do not earn any Raid Medals. The only way to get them is to raid other bases yourself.
Do Raid Medals expire or reset?
Raid Medals never expire. They stay in your account indefinitely until you spend them in the Raid Medal shop. You do not lose them if you stop playing for a while, and they do not reset at the end of a season or update.
Can I raid the same player multiple times in one session?
Yes. You can attack the same opponent as many times as you want during a single Raid Camps session. There is no cooldown or limit on how many times you can raid one base. The game will straightforward show you that player again in your target list.
What happens if I lose a raid attack?
You still earn Raid Medals based on whatever loot you managed to steal before your army was defeated. You do not earn medals for zero loot, but even a partial raid that steals some resources gives you some medals. There is no penalty for losing — you straightforward earn fewer medals than you would from a complete victory.
How often does the Raid Medal shop refresh?
The shop refreshes once per week with a new selection of items. The exact day and time depend on your game server, but it is consistent each week. Check the shop regularly to see what is currently available, because popular items like Books of Building sell out quickly.