The Trio

Effect: X3 Mult if played hand contains a Three of a Kind

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The Trio in Balatro: X3 Mult if played hand contains a Three of a Kind. Rarity, cost, unlock, synergies, and how to play it.

Cost: $8

Rarity: Rare

Category: Multiplicative Mult Jokers

Unlock requirement: Win a run without playing a Three of a Kind.

How to play The Trio

Commit to Trips/Full House lines—Trio's x3 multiplies additive Mult from Zany and still counts as containing a Pair for Jolly.

Best synergies

Zany Joker
Jolly Joker

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