Scholar

Every played Ace gives +20 chips and +4 Mult when it scores.

Effect: Played Aces give +20 Chips and +4 Mult when scored

Scholar makes every scored Ace give +20 chips and +4 Mult in Balatro. Common, $4, no unlock. Is it good? Ace combos and deck tips.

Cost: $4

Rarity: Common

Category: Effect Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Scholar

Ace centric lines benefit twice (chips + Mult). If The Idol targets Ace of a suit you can score reliably, the x2 Mult stacks; Hack retriggers Aces when they're part of 2/3/4/5 heavy lines.

Pulls against: Strength (may push Aces to 2s, removing the Ace trigger)

Best synergies

The Idol (Ace target)
Hack

How it works

Every played Ace gives +20 chips and +4 Mult when it scores. 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

Hanging Chad: Lead with an Ace and Scholar triggers three times.
Fibonacci: Aces also give +8 Mult with Fibonacci.
Odd Todd: Aces count as odd for +31 chips.

Frequently asked questions

Does Scholar count Aces held in hand?

No. Only played Aces that score.

Is Scholar good?

It is a solid early joker, and very strong in Ace-heavy decks with retriggers.

Does Scholar need to be unlocked?

No. It is available from the start.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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