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What should I do with a Legendary Joker?

Check the specific trigger and plan around the Legendary card you actually found.

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How do you build around a Legendary Joker?

01

Identify the trigger

Perkeo copies a held consumable when you leave a shop. Triboulet changes the score of Kings and Queens. Their decisions are different.

02

Keep the relevant cards

For a scoring Legendary, check the cards in your hand and deck before spending on another Joker. For Perkeo, inspect the consumable you will hold when you leave.

03

Check the next Blind

A powerful effect can still miss the target when the Boss debuffs the cards it needs. Compare the visible play before committing your gold.

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Five different plans

Perkeo copies a held consumable after the shop; Triboulet rewards scored Kings and Queens. Canio, Yorick and Chicot ask for different card, discard or Boss decisions. Identify the card before spending around it.

Example: Perkeo in a shop

If you want a specific Planet copied, leave the shop holding only that consumable. A random pick among several held cards can miss the one your build needs.

Frequently asked questions

Should I always keep a Legendary Joker?

Compare its live effect with the Joker slot and next Blind. A rare card with no usable trigger may not help the immediate play.

Which cards should I play?Find the best Balatro play from cards you hold, or choose a play that clears the Blind while saving cards and discards.What should I do next?Check your next Balatro Blind against the cards you hold. Compare visible Jokers, Planets, cash Tarot and the gold you can keep.