Card Sharp

Card Sharp gives X3 Mult when you play a poker hand type you have already played during the current round.

Effect: X3 Mult if played poker hand has already been played this round

Card Sharp gives X3 Mult when you replay a poker hand already played this round in Balatro. Uncommon, $6. Is it good? How to use it and combos.

Cost: $6

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Multiplicative Mult Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Card Sharp

Loop the same hand type in a round to trigger x3. Supernova rewards repeating a hand across the run; Telescope helps you acquire the correct Planet to level that hand type for consistent repeats.

Best synergies

Supernova
Telescope (voucher)

How it works

Card Sharp gives X3 Mult when you play a poker hand type you have already played during the current round. The first time you play a hand type each round there is no bonus; every repeat gets it. It is Uncommon, costs $6, available from the start, and Blueprint and Brainstorm can copy it.

How to unlock

Available from the start.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

yes

Best combos

Burglar: Extra hands make repeats easy within a single Blind.
Supernova: Also rewards playing the same hand type over and over.
Blueprint: Copies the X3 on repeat hands.

Frequently asked questions

Is Card Sharp good in Balatro?

It is strong when you can afford to play the same hand type two or more times per Blind. It is weaker if you usually win in one hand.

Does the first hand of a round trigger Card Sharp?

No. Only a hand type you have already played this round triggers it.

Does Card Sharp need to be unlocked?

No. It is available from the start.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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