The Window
Effect: All Diamond cards are debuffed (do not score or trigger effects).
The Window in Balatro: All Diamond cards are debuffed (do not score or trigger effects). Counter strategies and which jokers beat it.
Eligible antes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Threat level: Low
Strategy
Play around Diamonds: the other three suits all work normally.
Strategy Tip
Avoid Diamonds. Spades and Clubs work normally. Smeared Joker debuffs both Diamonds and Hearts, making the debuff worse.
How to counter The Window
Danger Tier: C
Group: Card debuffs (Cards keep their hand type but lose scoring abilities)
Counter: Score with Spades or Clubs; Smeared Joker also exposes Hearts to the debuff.