How to remove vortex?

[MaryEllen821]

How do the vortexes work? Sometimes when I clear the right color gems, the vortex number goes down, and sometimes not.

[queentina3]

There are multiple ways to clear them.

1.) Have a pet pal that has the special power to remove vortex (black holes of doom) after they've been charged to attack.
2.) Clear the gems that are next to them - the number on the vortex will go down until it disappears completely.

[MaryEllen821]

Thanks, I'll try that. :)