DNA

Effect: If first hand of round has only 1 card, add a permanent copy to deck and draw it to hand

BalatroBuddy tier: A (Our opinion)

DNA in Balatro: If first hand of round has only 1 card, add a permanent copy to deck and draw it to hand. Rarity, cost, unlock, synergies, and how to play it.

Cost: $8

Rarity: Rare

Category: Effect Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play DNA

Use your first hand to play exactly one high value card (e.g., an enhanced or editioned card) to duplicate it. Strength or enhancements (Steel/Glass/Wild) make the copied card powerful; copying then gets multiplied by Blueprint/Brainstorm later.

Best synergies

  • Strength (Tarot)
  • Steel/Glass/Wild enhancements
  • Blueprint/Brainstorm

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