Merry Andy

Merry Andy adds three discards each round and lowers your hand size by one.

Effect: +3 discards each round, -1 hand size

BalatroBuddy tier: C (Our opinion)

Merry Andy gives +3 discards each round but -1 hand size in Balatro. Uncommon, $7. Unlock: win a run in 12 or fewer rounds. Discard combos.

Cost: $7

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Effect Jokers

Unlock requirement: Win a run in 12 or fewer rounds

How to play Merry Andy

Use the extra discards to either bank Banner chips (by leaving some unused) or to reach zero to trigger Mystic Summit—choose each round based on need.

Pulls against: Half Joker / Ramen (prefer minimal discards)

Best synergies

  • Banner
  • Mystic Summit

How it works

Merry Andy adds three discards each round and lowers your hand size by one. It suits builds that make money or Mult from discarding. It is Uncommon, costs $7, and Blueprint and Brainstorm cannot copy it.

How to unlock

Win a run in 12 or fewer rounds.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

no

Best combos

Frequently asked questions

Is Merry Andy good?

It shines in discard builds. The -1 hand size hurts held-in-hand builds like Baron.

How do I unlock Merry Andy?

Win a run in 12 rounds or fewer, which means skipping Blinds.

Can Blueprint copy Merry Andy?

No. It cannot be copied.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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