The Pillar
Effect: Cards played previously this Ante are debuffed.
The Pillar in Balatro: Cards played previously this Ante are debuffed. Counter strategies and which jokers beat it.
Eligible antes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Threat level: Medium
Strategy
Skip blinds leading into Pillar or play throwaway cards. Save power cards for the boss.
Strategy Tip
Track which cards you used in the Small and Big Blinds. Save your best cards for the Boss.
How to counter The Pillar
Danger Tier: B
Group: Card debuffs (Cards keep their hand type but lose scoring abilities)
Counter: Save your strongest cards during the Small and Big Blinds, then draw them for the boss.