Splash

Splash makes every card you play count in scoring, not just the cards that form the poker hand.

Effect: Every played card counts in scoring

What does Splash do in Balatro? Every played card counts in scoring, even outside the poker hand. Common, $3, no unlock. Best Splash combos.

Cost: $3

Rarity: Common

Category: Effect Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Splash

Play more cards per hand—each adds chips. Hiker permanently increases chips on all played cards; Scary Face and Pareidolia make every card contribute reliable chip bonuses that Splash counts.

Pulls against: Half Joker (prefers ≤3 card hands)

Best synergies

Hiker
Scary Face
Pareidolia

How it works

Splash makes every card you play count in scoring, not just the cards that form the poker hand. A Pair played with three extra cards scores all five. It is Common, costs $3, available from the start, and Blueprint and Brainstorm cannot copy it.

How to unlock

Available from the start.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

Best combos

Hiker: Every played card gains +5 chips, not just the scoring ones.
Seltzer: Every played card is retriggered for 10 hands.
Flower Pot: Any five cards can score, which makes four suits easy.

Frequently asked questions

What does Splash do in Balatro?

It makes every played card score, including kickers that are not part of the poker hand.

Does Splash change my poker hand type?

No. The hand type stays the same; the extra cards just score too.

Does Splash need to be unlocked?

No. It is available from the start.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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