Midas Mask

Midas Mask turns every played face card into a Gold card when it scores.

Effect: All played face cards become Gold cards when scored

Midas Mask turns every played face card into a Gold card when it scores in Balatro. Uncommon, $7. Is it good? Combos and the cards it overwrites.

Cost: $7

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Effect Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Midas Mask

Face-card decks print cash. Every J/Q/K becomes Gold when played, stacking with Business Card income and Reserved Parking while held; Scary Face adds +30 chips so the gold play also scores well.

Best synergies

Business Card
Reserved Parking
Scary Face

How it works

Midas Mask turns every played face card into a Gold card when it scores. It overwrites the card's existing Enhancement, so a Steel or Glass face card becomes Gold. Gold cards pay money when held in hand at the end of a round. It is Uncommon, costs $7, available from the start, and Blueprint and Brainstorm cannot copy it.

How to unlock

Available from the start.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

Best combos

Pareidolia: Every card counts as a face card, so every scored card turns Gold.
Golden Ticket: Each scored Gold card pays $4.
Vampire: Placed after Midas Mask, Vampire eats the new Gold for X Mult.
To the Moon: Turn the extra money into more interest.

Frequently asked questions

Is Midas Mask good in Balatro?

It is a strong money joker for face-card decks, and with Pareidolia it turns your whole deck into Gold.

Does Midas Mask replace other Enhancements?

Yes. A scored face card becomes Gold even if it had a different Enhancement.

Does Midas Mask need to be unlocked?

No. It is available from the start.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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