Crazy Joker

Crazy Joker gives +12 Mult when your played hand contains a Straight.

Effect: +12 Mult if played hand contains a Straight

BalatroBuddy tier: C (Our opinion)

Crazy Joker gives +12 Mult when your hand contains a Straight in Balatro. Common, $4, no unlock. Straight combos and how to play it.

Cost: $4

Rarity: Common

Category: Additive Mult Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Crazy Joker

Target Straight-heavy runs. The Order grants x3 Mult on Straights, and Space Joker/Planet cards help level or upgrade Straight frequency—let Crazy Joker's +Mult be multiplied for big payoffs.

Best synergies

  • The Order
  • Space Joker

How it works

Crazy Joker gives +12 Mult when your played hand contains a Straight. It is Common, costs $4, 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

  • Four Fingers: Straights with four cards come up much more often.
  • Shortcut: Straights can skip a rank.
  • The Order: X3 Mult on the same Straights.
  • Runner: Gains chips on every Straight.

Frequently asked questions

Does Crazy Joker work with Straight Flushes?

Yes. A Straight Flush contains a Straight.

Is Crazy Joker good?

It is a cheap early boost for Straight builds and pairs well with The Order.

Does Crazy Joker need to be unlocked?

No. It is available from the start.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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