Hanging Chad

Hanging Chad retriggers the first card that scores in your played hand two extra times, so that card scores three times in total.

Effect: Retrigger first played card used in scoring 2 additional times

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Hanging Chad retriggers your first scoring card 2 extra times in Balatro. Common, $4. Unlock: beat a Boss Blind with High Card. Best combos inside.

Cost: $4

Rarity: Common

Category: Other Jokers

Unlock requirement: Beat a Boss Blind with a High Card hand.

How to play Hanging Chad

Lead with your strongest card—Chad repeats it twice. A Photograph opener face card, Steel/Glass enhancements, and a Red Seal add layered retriggers for huge front loaded value.

Best synergies

Photograph
Steel/Glass on opener
Red Seal on opener

How it works

Hanging Chad retriggers the first card that scores in your played hand two extra times, so that card scores three times in total. Scoring runs left to right, so put your best card at the far left. It is a Common joker, costs $4, and Blueprint and Brainstorm can copy it.

How to unlock

Beat a Boss Blind with a High Card hand.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

yes

Best combos

Photograph: If the first scoring card is a face card, its X2 Mult fires three times.
Sock and Buskin: A leading face card picks up one more retrigger on top.
Hiker: The first card permanently gains +5 chips on every trigger.
Scholar: Lead with an Ace and its +20 chips and +4 Mult land three times.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanging Chad a Common joker?

Yes. It is Common and costs $4, which makes it one of the cheapest retrigger jokers.

Which card does Hanging Chad retrigger?

The first card that scores, counted from the left. Cards that do not score are skipped, so arrange your hand before playing.

How do I unlock Hanging Chad?

Beat a Boss Blind using a High Card hand.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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