Astronomer

Effect: All Planet cards and Celestial Packs in the shop are free

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Astronomer in Balatro: All Planet cards and Celestial Packs in the shop are free. Rarity, cost, unlock, synergies, and how to play it.

Cost: $8

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Effect Jokers

Unlock requirement: Discover all Planet cards.

How to play Astronomer

Snap up every free Planet to level your target hand types (Space) and feed Constellation's xMult while Telescope keeps you on plan.

Best synergies

Constellation
Space Joker
Telescope (voucher)

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