How to Use Tarot Cards in Balatro

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How to Use Tarot Cards in Balatro

Mar 21,25

Balatro quickly captivated the gaming world, hooking players with its addictive gameplay. However, one often-overlooked element significantly impacts your success: Tarot cards. Let's dive into how to use them effectively.

Getting Tarot Cards in Balatro

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Before you can harness their power, you need to acquire Tarot cards. The most common method is purchasing Arcana Packs from the in-game Shop. You can also often buy individual Tarot cards there. Finally, keep an eye out for cards with a Purple Seal—discarding these will reward you with a Tarot card.

Using Tarot Cards

Tarot cards are consumable items. Once obtained, select them from the top-right corner of your screen. Upon selection, you'll see which cards the Tarot card can be used on, along with the number of cards indicated. Choose your targets, confirm your selection, and watch the Tarot card's effects take hold.

All Tarot Cards and Their Effects

There are 22 Tarot cards in total, each with unique effects:

Card	Effect
The Fool	Creates a copy of the last Tarot or Planet card used in your current run.
The Magician	Enhances two cards to Lucky Cards.
The High Priestess	Creates up to two Planet cards (if space allows).
The Empress	Enhances two cards to Mult Cards.
The Emperor	Creates up to two random Tarot cards (if space allows).
The Hierophant	Enhances two cards to Bonus Cards.
The Lovers	Enhances one card to a Wild Card.
The Chariot	Enhances one card to a Steel Card.
Justice	Enhances one card to a Glass Card.
The Hermit	Doubles your money (up to $20).
The Wheel of Fortune	25% chance to add Foil, Holographic, or Polychrome to a random Joker.
Strength	Increase the rank of up to two cards by one.
The Hanged Man	Destroy up to two cards.
Death	Convert one selected card into another.
Temperance	Receive the total sell value of all current Jokers (up to $50).
The Devil	Enhances one card to a Gold Card.
The Tower	Enhances one card to a Stone Card.
The Star	Convert up to three cards to Diamonds.
The Moon	Convert up to three cards to Clubs.
The Sun	Convert up to three cards to Hearts.
Judgement	Creates a random Joker (if space allows).
The World	Convert up to three cards to Spades.

The strategic use of Tarot cards sets Balatro apart from traditional poker games. While the suit-swapping cards might seem less useful depending on your game state, mastering their applications will significantly enhance your gameplay. With practice, Tarot cards become invaluable assets in your Balatro runs.

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