Space Joker

Each time you play a hand, Space Joker has a 1 in 4 chance to level up that poker hand type, just like using its Planet card.

Effect: 1 in 4 chance to upgrade level of played poker hand

BalatroBuddy tier: A (Our opinion)

Space Joker has a 1 in 4 chance to level up your played poker hand in Balatro. Uncommon, $5, no unlock. Best combos, including Oops! All 6s.

Cost: $5

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Effect Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Space Joker

Play your intended hand types often; Space Joker will upgrade them. Telescope steers Celestial packs to your most played hand, and Constellation gains x0.1 Mult per Planet used—together they snowball hand levels and Mult.

Best synergies

Telescope (voucher)
Constellation

How it works

Each time you play a hand, Space Joker has a 1 in 4 chance to level up that poker hand type, just like using its Planet card. Over a long run that adds many free levels. It is Uncommon, costs $5, 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

Oops! All 6s: Doubles the odds to 1 in 2.
Burglar: More hands per round means more level-up rolls.
Blueprint: A copy gives a second roll each hand.

Frequently asked questions

How often does Space Joker level up a hand?

On average once every four hands played, or once every two with Oops! All 6s.

Does Space Joker level up the hand I played?

Yes. It upgrades the poker hand type you just played.

Does Space Joker need to be unlocked?

No. It is available from the start.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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