The Ox
Effect: Playing your most played hand this run sets money to $0.
The Ox in Balatro: Playing your most played hand this run sets money to $0. Counter strategies and which jokers beat it.
Eligible antes: 6, 7
Threat level: High
Strategy
Switch to your second-best hand for the round, or play through and rebuild economy after.
Strategy Tip
Pivot to your second-most-played hand for this round. Bring economy back next round - the loss is one-time.
How to counter The Ox
Danger Tier: B
Group: Money (Protect your cash while meeting the score target)
Counter: Use another scoring hand, or spend cash before the boss if your main hand is unavoidable.