Trading Card

Effect: If first discard of round has only 1 card, destroy it and earn $3

BalatroBuddy tier: C (Our opinion)

Trading Card destroys a single-card first discard each round and pays $3 in Balatro. Uncommon, $6, no unlock. How to thin your deck with it.

Cost: $6

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Economy Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Trading Card

Use the first discard to remove a junk card for $3 each round. Synergizes with thinning strategies that also boost Erosion and improve draw consistency.

Best synergies

  • Hanged Man
  • deck'thinning plans

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