It didn’t take long for *Balatro* to carve out a niche in the gaming community, captivating players with its addictive gameplay. One often underappreciated aspect is the strategic use of Tarot cards. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to harness their power in *Balatro*.
Before you can leverage Tarot cards, you must first acquire them. The primary method is purchasing Arcana Packs from the in-game Shop. Alternatively, you can buy individual Tarot cards directly from the Shop. Another way to gain Tarot cards is by discarding a card marked with a Purple Seal.
Tarot cards are consumable items, ready for use immediately upon acquisition. You can access them from the top right corner of your screen. Upon selecting a Tarot card, a set of cards eligible for its effect will appear. Choose the number of cards specified by the Tarot card, confirm your choice, and watch as the Tarot card's effects transform your selected cards.
| Card | Effect |
|---|---|
| The Fool | Creates the last Tarot or Planet card used during your current run. |
| The Magician | Two cards are enhanced to Lucky Cards. |
| The High Priestess | Creates up to two Planet cards if you have the space for them. |
| The Empress | Two cards are enhanced to Mult Cards. |
| The Emperor | Creates up to two random Tarot cards if you have the space for them. |
| The Hierophant | Two cards are enhanced to Bonus Cards. |
| The Lovers | One card is enhanced to a Wild Card. |
| The Chariot | One card is enhanced to a Steel Card. |
| Justice | One card is enhanced to a Glass Card. |
| The Hermit | Doubles Money (up to $20) |
| The Wheel of Fortune | 1 in 4 chance to add Foil, Holographic, or Polychrome to a random Joker. |
| Strength | Pick up to two cards to increase their rank by one. |
| The Hanged Man | Pick up to two cards to destroy. |
| Death | Pick two cards and convert the left card into the right card. |
| Temperance | Receive the total sell value of all current Jokers up to $50. |
| The Devil | One card is enhanced to a Gold Card. |
| The Tower | One card is enhanced to a Stone Card. |
| The Star | Pick up to three cards to convert to Diamonds. |
| The Moon | Pick up to three cards to convert to Clubs. |
| The Sun | Pick up to three cards to convert to Hearts. |
| Judgement | If you have room, it creates a random Joker. |
| The World | Pick up to three cards to convert to Spades. |
Tarot cards are a key feature that sets *Balatro* apart from traditional poker games. Some players might overlook their potential, especially the cards that change the suits of cards in your deck, which may not always be advantageous depending on your current game state. However, mastering the use of Tarot cards can significantly enhance your *Balatro* gameplay and lead to more successful runs.
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