Mail-In Rebate

Mail-In Rebate pays $5 for every discarded card that matches a target rank.

Effect: Earn $5 for each discarded [rank], rank changes every round

Mail-In Rebate pays $5 for each discarded card of the round's chosen rank in Balatro. Common, $4, no unlock. How to use it and which jokers help.

Cost: $4

Rarity: Common

Category: Economy Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Mail-In Rebate

Use extra discards to hit the named rank multiple times each round. Drunkard and Grabber supply more discards/draws so you can fish for and dump the target rank consistently.

Pulls against: Banner (wants discards remaining), Delayed Gratification (requires using none)

Best synergies

Drunkard
Grabber (voucher)
Scrying tools (deck order control)

How it works

Mail-In Rebate pays $5 for every discarded card that matches a target rank. The target rank changes every round and is shown on the joker. 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

Drunkard: One more discard each round, one more chance at $5.
Merry Andy: Three more discards each round to dig for the target rank.
To the Moon: Bank the rebates and earn more interest.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Mail-In Rebate rank change?

Yes. It picks a new rank every round.

Can I discard several matching cards at once?

Yes. Each discarded card of the target rank pays $5.

Does Mail-In Rebate need to be unlocked?

No. It is available from the start.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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