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Canio
Gains X1 Mult whenever a face card is destroyed. Starts at X1.
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Balatro Joker Tier List: Build Context Matters
This is not a blind buy list. Ratings weigh copyability, scaling, route stability, and the setup a Joker actually asks of a run.
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S Tier Balatro Jokers
Build-defining, copyable XMult, or a dramatic ceiling with very little setup.
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Perkeo
Creates a Negative copy of 1 random consumable held at the end of the shop.
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Triboulet
Played Kings and Queens each give X2 Mult when scored.
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Yorick
Gains X1 Mult for every 23 cards discarded. Starts at X1.
Rare$10
Blueprint
Copies the ability of the Joker to the right.
Rare$10
Brainstorm
Copies the ability of the leftmost Joker.
Common$4
Cavendish
X3 Mult. 1 in 1,000 chance to be destroyed at end of round.
Common$4
Hanging Chad
Retriggers the first played card used in scoring 2 additional times.
A
A Tier Balatro Jokers
Excellent in the right deck, layout, or route, but asks for clearer timing or synergy.
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Chicot
Disables the effect of every Boss Blind.
Rare$8
Baron
Each King held in hand gives X1.5 Mult.
Rare$8
Burnt Joker
Upgrades the first discarded poker hand each round.
Rare$8
Invisible Joker
After 2 rounds, sell this card to duplicate a random Joker.
Rare$8
Obelisk
Gains X0.2 Mult per consecutive hand played without your most-played poker hand.
Uncommon$6
Sock and Buskin
Retriggers all played face cards.
Common$5
Gros Michel
+15 Mult. 1 in 6 chance to be destroyed at end of round.
Common$5
Photograph
The first played face card gives X2 Mult when scored.
B
B Tier Balatro Jokers
Reliable bridges and enablers whose strength depends on their matching payoff.