Delayed Gratification

If you finish a round without using any discards, Delayed Gratification pays $2 for each discard you have left.

Effect: Earn $2 per discard if no discards are used by end of the round

BalatroBuddy tier: C (Our opinion)

Delayed Gratification pays $2 per discard if you finish a round without discarding in Balatro. Common, $4, no unlock. Combos and what to avoid.

Cost: $4

Rarity: Common

Category: Economy Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Delayed Gratification

Don't use discards for the round—get $2 per available discard instead. Banner stacks chips from remaining discards on your scoring hand, and extra discards from Merry Andy increase both Banner's chips and the payout here.

Pulls against: Mystic Summit (requires 0 discards remaining, i.e., using them)

Best synergies

  • Banner
  • Merry Andy

How it works

If you finish a round without using any discards, Delayed Gratification pays $2 for each discard you have left. Using even one discard cancels the payout for that round. It is Common, costs $4, available from the start, and Blueprint and Brainstorm cannot copy it.

How to unlock

Available from the start.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

no

Best combos

  • Drunkard: +1 discard each round, so one more $2 if you keep it unused.
  • Merry Andy: +3 discards each round, worth $6 more when untouched.
  • To the Moon: The extra money also raises your interest.

Frequently asked questions

Does using one discard cancel Delayed Gratification?

Yes. It only pays if you used no discards at all that round.

Does Burglar work with Delayed Gratification?

No. Burglar sets your discards to zero, so there is nothing left to pay for.

Does it need to be unlocked?

No. It is available from the start.

Next steps

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