Raised Fist

Raised Fist looks at the lowest-ranked card held in your hand and adds double its rank to Mult.

Effect: Adds double the rank of lowest ranked card held in hand to Mult

Raised Fist adds double the rank of your lowest held card to Mult in Balatro. Common, $5, no unlock. How to set it up and combos that boost it.

Cost: $5

Rarity: Common

Category: Additive Mult Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Raised Fist

Increase your deck's minimum rank so the 'lowest card' is higher—Strength raises ranks, and thinning out low ranks keeps the floor high. Hold that boosted low card in hand to cash in steady Mult.

Pulls against: Incantation (adds 2s that lower your floor)

Best synergies

Strength (Tarot)
Deck thinning

How it works

Raised Fist looks at the lowest-ranked card held in your hand and adds double its rank to Mult. Holding only high cards makes it stronger, while a single low card left in hand drags it down. It is Common, costs $5, and Blueprint and Brainstorm can copy it.

How to unlock

Available from the start.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

yes

Best combos

Mime: Retriggers held-in-hand effects, so Raised Fist's bonus lands twice.
Blueprint: Copies the bonus for a second dose of Mult.
Brainstorm: Copies the bonus from the leftmost slot.

Frequently asked questions

Which card does Raised Fist use?

The lowest-ranked card left in your hand after you play.

How do I make Raised Fist stronger?

Keep high cards in hand, remove low ranks from your deck, and add retriggers on held cards.

Does Raised Fist need to be unlocked?

No. It is available from the start.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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