Burglar

When you select a Blind, Burglar gives you +3 hands for that round and sets your discards to zero.

Effect: When Blind is selected, gain +3 Hands and lose all discards

Burglar gives +3 hands and removes all discards when a Blind starts in Balatro. Uncommon, $6, no unlock needed. Combos that thrive on extra hands.

Cost: $6

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Effect Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Burglar

Converts discards into more playable hands. Loyalty Card spikes x4 Mult every 6 hands; bigger hand sizes from Juggler help you use the extra hands effectively. Plan around having 0 discards each round.

Pulls against: Banner (needs remaining discards) · Delayed Gratification (wants none used but remaining intact)

Best synergies

Loyalty Card
Juggler

How it works

When you select a Blind, Burglar gives you +3 hands for that round and sets your discards to zero. It is Uncommon and costs $6, and it is available from the start. Blueprint and Brainstorm can copy it, and each copy adds another 3 hands.

How to unlock

Available from the start.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

yes

Best combos

Card Sharp: More hands per round means more chances to repeat a hand for X3 Mult.
Green Joker: Gains Mult per hand played and only loses it on discards, which you no longer have.
Supernova: Every extra hand you play pushes that hand type's Mult higher.
Loyalty Card: Extra hands reach the every-6-hands X4 trigger sooner.

Frequently asked questions

Does Burglar remove discards for the whole run?

No. It sets discards to zero each time you select a Blind, for that round only. Selling it brings discards back from the next Blind.

Can Blueprint copy Burglar?

Yes. Each copy grants another +3 hands when the Blind is selected.

Which jokers clash with Burglar?

Anything that relies on discards, such as Hit the Road, Castle, Mail-In Rebate or Drunkard.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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