Steel Joker

Steel Joker gives X0.2 Mult for each Steel card in your full deck, whether those cards are in hand, in the draw pile or already played.

Effect: Gives X0.2 Mult for each Steel Card in your full deck (Currently X1 Mult)

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Steel Joker gives X0.2 Mult for each Steel card in your full deck in Balatro. Uncommon, $7. Why it only shows up with Steel cards, plus combos.

Cost: $7

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Multiplicative Mult Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start. (Can only appear in the shop when there is a Steel Card in the deck.)

How to play Steel Joker

Scale by adding Steel cards. Use The Chariot to convert key cards into Steel; Illusion increases chance of enhanced cards in the shop so Steel appears more often. Steel Joker's xMult multiplies all additive Mult before it.

Pulls against: The Tower (turns cards to Stone, reducing Steel count)

Best synergies

The Chariot (Tarot)
Illusion (voucher)

How it works

Steel Joker gives X0.2 Mult for each Steel card in your full deck, whether those cards are in hand, in the draw pile or already played. Five Steel cards give X2 Mult. It is Uncommon, costs $7, and Blueprint and Brainstorm can copy it.

Only appears in the shop when your deck contains a Steel card.

How to unlock

Available from the start.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

yes

Best combos

Baron: Steel Kings held in hand give both Steel's X1.5 and Baron's X1.5.
Mime: Retriggers Steel cards held in hand.
Blueprint: Copies Steel Joker's X Mult.

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I find Steel Joker in the shop?

It only appears once your deck has at least one Steel card. Add one with The Chariot Tarot first.

Does Steel Joker count Steel cards anywhere?

Yes. It counts every Steel card in your full deck.

Which jokers clash with Steel Joker?

Vampire removes Enhancements, including Steel.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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