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Contents hide Best Jokers in Balatro Banner Splash Half Joker Chicot Supernova Joker Tier List Balatro Balatro Joker FAQs How many Jokers are in Balatro? How to unlock Legendary Jokers in Balatro

Balatro is the poker-style game stirring an absolute storm right now. Players are absolutely obsessed with the game, sinking hours into trying to defeat Joker after Joker. We’ve already had a look at how to unlock the Plasma Deck. though for now we’re going to lean into the best Jokers in Balatro, alongside an up-to-date Joker Tier List.

Best Jokers in Balatro

There are a lot of Jokers in Balatro. There’s no single best joker, especially since it’s a Roguelike where you’re going to be forming a ‘team’ of cards that compliment each other, though there’s definitely some which are going to be better than others.

Banner

One of the absolute best Jokers in Balatro is Banner. Despite being Uncommon, the Joker features a pretty potent ability to add a +10 Chips counter to your score if you play a hand with a Straight. This means it’s a particularly good card to have in most decks thanks to the likelihood of it’s ability being called.

Splash

A better version of the Half Joker card mentioned below, Splash has the following ability: “Every played card counts in scoring,” which could see your score skyrocket if you play your cards right.

Half Joker

The Half Joker is another great card in Balatro. It’s going to allow you to add on a +20 Mult if the played hand contains 3 or fewer cards, which sounds simple on the surface, though really adds up in-game if used properly.

Chicot

One of the most impressive Jokers out there is Chicot, which has the ability to disable the effects of each boss blind. This is extraordinary, if not slightly overpowered in some instances. It’s especially useful when you’re playing against decks which force you into corners. Well, with this Joker, you’re going to be able to activate its ability to shape the game however you want.

Supernova

The final card we’re recommending as one of the best Jokers in Balatro is Supernova. It “Adds the number of times a Poker hand has been played to Mult,” which is ideal for smaller hands and decks. This Joker is much better in late-stage decks, too.

Joker Tier List Balatro

NameRarityCard TypeEffect(s)JokerCommonAdditive Mult+4 MultGreedy JokerCommonAdditive MultPlayed cards with Diamond suit give +4 Mult when scoredLusty JokerCommonAdditive MultPlayed cards with Heart suit give +4 Mult when scoredWrathful JokerCommonAdditive MultPlayed cards with Spade suit give +4 Mult when scoredGluttonous JokerCommonAdditive MultPlayed cards with Club suit give +4 Mult when scoredJolly JokerCommonAdditive Mult+8 Mult if played hand contains a PairZany JokerCommonAdditive Mult+12 Mult if played hand contains a Three of a KindMad JokerCommonAdditive Mult+20 Mult if played hand contains a Four of a KindCrazy JokerCommonAdditive Mult+12 Mult if played hand contains a StraightDroll JokerCommonAdditive Mult+10 Mult if the played hand contains a FlushSly JokerCommonChips+50 Chips if played hand contains a PairWily JokerCommonChips+100 Chips if played hand contains a Three of a KindClever JokerCommonChips+150 Chips if played hand contains a Four of a KindDevious JokerCommonChips+100 Chips if played hand contains a StraightCrafty JokerCommonChips+80 Chips if played hand contains a FlushHalf JokerCommonAdditive Mult+20 Mult if played hand contains 3 or fewer cardsJoker StencilUncommonMultiplicative Multx1 Mult for each empty Joker slot.Four FingersUncommonEffectAll Flushes and Straights can be made with 4 cards.MimeUncommonRetriggerRetrigger all card ‘held in hand’ abilitiesCredit CardCommonEconomyGo up to -$20 in debtCeremonial DaggerUncommonAdditive MultWhen Blind is selected, destroy Joker to the right and permanently add double its sell value to this MultBannerCommonChips+40 Chips for every remaining DiscardMystic SummitCommonAdditive Mult+15 Mult when 0 Discards remainingMarble JokerUncommonEffectAdds one Stone card to the deck when Blind is selectedLoyalty CardUncommonMultiplicative Multx4 Mult every 6 hands played. (Bonus only applies on every 6th hand played.)8 BallCommonEffectCreates a Planet card (if you have room) when the played hand holds at least two 8s.MisprintCommonAdditive MultAdds a random Mult between 0 and 23 inclusive.DuskUncommonRetriggerRetrigger all played cards in final hand of roundRaised FistCommonAdditive MultAdds double the rank of lowest card held in hand to Mult.Chaos the ClownCommonEffect1 free reroll per shopFibonacciUncommonAdditive MultEach played Ace, 2, 3, 5, and 8 gives +8 Mult when scored.Steel JokerUncommonMultiplicative MultThis Joker gains x0.25 Mult for each Steel Card in your full deckScary FaceCommonChipsPlayed face cards give +30 chips when scoredAbstract JokerCommonAdditive Mult+3 Mult for each Joker cardDelayed GratificationCommonEconomyEarn $2 per discard if no discards are used by end of the roundHackUncommonRetriggerRetriggers each played 2, 3, 4, and 5PareidoliaUncommonEffectAll cards are considered face cards.Gros MichelCommonAdditive Mult+15 Mult. 1 in 4 chance this card is destroyed at the end of each roundEven StevenCommonAdditive MultPlayed cards with even rank give +4 Mult when scoredOdd ToddCommonChipsPlayed cards with odd rank give +30 Chips when scoredScholarCommonChips, Additive MultPlayed Aces give +20 Chips and +4 Mult when scoredBusiness CardCommonEconomyPlayed face cards have a 1 in 2 chance to give $2 when scored.SupernovaCommonAdditive MultAdds the number of times poker hand has been played to MultRide the BusCommonAdditive Mult+1 Mult for every hand played without a scoring face card. Resets to +0 Mult when a face card is scored.Space JokerUncommonUpgrade Hand1 in 4 chance to upgrade the level of played poker hand, before it’s scored.EggCommonEconomyGains $3 of sell value at end of roundBurglarUncommonEffectWhen Blind is selected, gain +3 Hands and lose all discardsBlackboardUncommonMultiplicative Multx3 Mult if all cards held in hand are Spades or ClubsRunnerCommonChipsGains +10 Chips if played hand contains a Straight.Ice CreamCommonChips+100 Chips. -5 Chips for every hand played.DNARareEffectIf first hand of round has only 1 card, add a permanent copy to deck and draw it to handSplashCommonEffectEvery played card counts in scoringBlue JokerCommonChips+2 Chips for each remaining card in your deck.Sixth SenseRareEffectIf first played hand of the round is a single 6, destroy it and create a Spectral card, if you have roomConstellationUncommonMultiplicative MultGains x0.1 Mult per Planet card usedHikerUncommonChipsEvery played card permanently gains +4 Chips when scored (until end of run)Faceless JokerCommonEconomyEarn $5 if 3 or more face cards are discarded at the same timeGreen JokerCommonAdditive Mult+1 Mult per hand played. -1 Mult per discardSuperpositionCommonEffectCreate a Tarot card if poker hand contains an Ace and a Straight, if you have roomTo Do ListCommonEconomyEarn $5 if poker hand is a specific poker hand. The poker hand changes on every payout.CavendishCommonMultiplicative Multx3 Mult, but 1 in 1000 chance this card is destroyed at the end of round.Card SharpUncommonMultiplicative Multx3 Mult if played poker hand has already been played this roundRed CardCommonAdditive MultStarting at +0 Mult, gains +3 Mult when any Booster pack is skipped.MadnessUncommonMultiplicative MultWhen Blind is selected, gain X0.5 Mult and destroy a random JokerSquare JokerCommonChipsGains +4 Chips if played hand contains exactly four cardsSéanceRareEffectIf poker hand is a Straight Flush, create a random Spectral card, if you have roomRiff-RaffCommonEffectWhen Blind is selected, create up to 2 Common Jokers, if you have roomVampireUncommonMultiplicative MultGains x0.2 Mult per Enhanced card played. Removes the Enhancement.ShortcutUncommonEffectStraights can be made with gaps of 1 rank. There can be multiple gaps in a Straight.HologramUncommonMultiplicative MultGains x0.25 Mult per playing card added to your deck.VagabondUncommonEffectCreate a Tarot card if hand is played with $3 or less, if you have roomBaronRareMultiplicative MultEach King held in hand gives x1.5 MultCloud 9UncommonEconomyEarn $1 for each 9 in your complete deck at end of roundRocketUncommonEconomyEarn $1 at the end of round. Gains $2 when Boss Blind is defeatedObeliskRareMultiplicative Multx0.2 Mult per consecutive hand played without playing your most played poker hand.Midas MaskUncommonEffectAll face cards become Gold cards when playedLuchadorUncommonEffectSell this card to disable the current Boss BlindPhotographCommonMultiplicative MultFirst played face card gives x2 Mult when scoredGift CardUncommonEconomyAdds $1 to the sell value of every Joker and Consumable card at the end of roundTurtle BeanUncommonEffect+5 hand size. Reduces by 1 each round.ErosionUncommonAdditive Mult+4 Mult for every card less than your starting deck amount in your complete deckReserved ParkingUncommonEconomyEach face card held in hand has a 1 in 2 chance to give $1Mail-In RebateCommonEconomyEarn $3 for each discarded card of a random rank. Rank changes every round.To The MoonUncommonEconomyEarn an extra $1 of interest for every $5 you have at the end of roundHallucinationCommonEffectWhen any Booster Pack is opened, there is a 1 in 2 chance of creating a random Tarot card, if you have roomFortune TellerCommonAdditive Mult+1 Mult per Tarot card used this runJugglerCommonEffect+1 to your hand sizeDrunkardCommonEffect+1 discardStone JokerUncommonChipsThis Joker gains +25 Chips for each Stone Card in your full deckGolden JokerCommonEconomyEarn $4 at the end of each roundLucky CatUncommonMultiplicative MultGains x0.2 Mult each time a Lucky card successfully triggers.Baseball CardRareMultiplicative MultUncommon Jokers each give X1.5 Mult.BullUncommonChips+2 Chips for each dollar you haveDiet ColaUncommonEffectSell this card to create a free Double TagTrading CardUncommonEconomyIf first discard of round has only 1 card, destroy it and earn $3Flash CardUncommonAdditive Mult+2 Mult per reroll in the shop.PopcornCommonAdditive MultStarts at +20 Mult, but -4 Mult for each round played.Spare TrousersUncommonAdditive MultGains +2 Mult if a scoring hand contains a Two Pair.Ancient JokerRareMultiplicative Multx1.5 Mult for each card played of a specific suit. The suit changes at the end of each roundRamenUncommonMultiplicative MultGives x2 Mult. Loses x0.01 Mult for per card discarded (for any reason)Walkie TalkieCommonChips, Additive MultEach played 10 or 4 gives +10 Chips and +4 Mult when scoredSeltzerUncommonRetriggerRetrigger all cards played for the next 10 handsCastleUncommonChipsThis Joker gains +3 Chips per discarded card from a random Suit. The suit changes every round.Smiley FaceCommonAdditive MultPlayed face cards give +4 Mult when scoredCampfireRareMultiplicative MultThis Joker gains x0.5 Mult for each card sold, resets when Boss Blind is defeated.Golden TicketCommonEconomyPlayed Gold cards earn $3 when scoredMr. BonesUncommonEffectPrevents Death if Chips scored are at least 25% of the value required to beat the blind. Self Destructs after it saves you.AcrobatUncommonMultiplicative Multx3 Mult on the final hand of the roundSock and BuskinUncommonRetriggerRetriggers all face cards an additional time.SwashbucklerCommonEffectAdds the sell value of all owned Jokers left of this card to MultTroubadourUncommonEffect+2 hand size. -1 hands per roundCertificateUncommonEffectWhen round begins, add a random playing card with a random seal to your handSmeared JokerUncommonEffectHearts and Diamonds count as the same suit, Spades and Clubs count as the same suitThrowbackUncommonMultiplicative Multx0.25 Mult for each Blind skipped this runHanging ChadCommonRetriggerRetrigger the first played card used in scoringRough GemUncommonEconomyPlayed cards with Diamond suit earn $1 when scoredBloodstoneUncommonMultiplicative Mult1 in 3 chance for played cards with Heart suit to give x2 Mult when scoredArrowheadUncommonChipsPlayed cards with Spade suit give +50 Chips when scoredOnyx AgateUncommonAdditive MultPlayed cards with Club suit give +8 Mult when scoredGlass JokerUncommonMultiplicative MultGain x0.5 Mult for each Glass Card that is destroyedShowmanUncommonEffectJoker, Tarot, Planet, and Spectral cards may appear multiple timesFlower PotUncommonMultiplicative Multx3 Mult if played hand has a scoring Diamond card, Club card, Heart card, and Spade card.BlueprintRareEffectCopies ability of Joker to the rightWee JokerRareChipsThis Joker gains +8 Chips when each played 2 is scored.Merry AndyUncommonEffect+3 discards, -1 hand sizeOops! All 6sUncommonEffectDoubles all probabilities.The IdolUncommonMultiplicative Multx2 Mult when a random, specific card is scored. Card changes every round.Seeing DoubleUncommonMultiplicative Multx2 Mult if played hand has a scoring Club card and a scoring card of any other suitMatadorUncommonEconomyEarn $8 if the played hand triggers the Boss Blind’s abilityHit the RoadRareMultiplicative MultGains x0.5 Mult for every Jack discarded this roundThe DuoRareMultiplicative Multx2 Mult when the hand contains a PairThe TrioRareMultiplicative Multx3 Mult when the hand contains a Three of a KindThe FamilyRareMultiplicative Multx4 Mult when the hand contains Four of a KindThe OrderRareMultiplicative Multx3 Mult if played hand contains a StraightThe TribeRareMultiplicative Mult2x Mult when the hand contains a FlushStuntmanUncommonChips+300 Chips, -2 hand sizeInvisible JokerRareEffectAfter three rounds, sell this Joker to duplicate a random JokerBrainstormRareEffectCopies the ability of leftmost JokerSatelliteUncommonEconomyGain $1 at the end of round for every unique Planet Card used this runShoot the MoonCommonAdditive Mult+13 Mult for each Queen held in handDriver’s LicenseRareMultiplicative Multx3 Mult if you have at least 16 enhanced cardsCartomancerUncommonEffectCreate a Tarot whenever Blind is selected, if there is roomAstronomerUncommonEffectAll Planet cards and Celestial Packs in the shop are freeBurnt JokerUncommonUpgrade HandUpgrade the level of the first discarded poker hand each round.BootstrapsUncommonAdditive Mult+2 Mult for every $5 you haveCanioLegendaryMultiplicative MultGains x1 Mult when a face card is destroyed.TribouletLegendaryMultiplicative MultPlayed Kings and Queens each give x2 Mult when scoredYorickLegendaryMultiplicative Multx5 Mult, but alas, only after using 23 discardsChicotLegendaryEffectDisables effect of every Boss BlindPerkeoLegendaryEffectCreate a Negative copy of 1 random Consumable card in your possession at the end of the shop

That’s the full list of Jokers available in Balatro, with the possibility of more being released with DLCs and add-ons. While you take your time processing the scope of this game, you might want to consider whether or not it’s coming to mobile devices, or whether or not you can cheat in the game.

Balatro Joker FAQs

How many Jokers are in Balatro?

There are 150 Jokers available in Balatro. Not all of them can be unlocked straight away, and you’re going to need to work hard for quite a few of them. There’s also an element of luck needed to unlock some of the Legendary Jokers.

How to unlock Legendary Jokers in Balatro

You can unlock Legendary Jokers in Balatro by opening Buffoon Packs from the Shop. Spectral Packs are also required as they will provide you with the Soul Card.

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