Lusty Joker

Effect: Played cards with Heart suit give +3 Mult when scored

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Lusty Joker in Balatro: Played cards with Heart suit give +3 Mult when scored. Rarity, cost, unlock, synergies, and how to play it.

Cost: $5

Rarity: Common

Category: Additive Mult Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Lusty Joker

Heart-focused builds shine here. Bloodstone can grant x1.5 Mult per Heart when it procs, and Smeared lets Diamonds count with Hearts for consistent red-suit flushes and cross-synergy.

Best synergies

  • Bloodstone
  • Smeared Joker
  • Rough Gem (via Smeared)

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