Troubadour

Troubadour gives you +2 hand size but takes away one hand each round.

Effect: +2 hand size, -1 hand per round

BalatroBuddy tier: C (Our opinion)

Troubadour gives +2 hand size and -1 hand per round in Balatro. Uncommon, $6. Unlock: win 5 rounds in a row with one hand each. Combos.

Cost: $6

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Effect Jokers

Unlock requirement: Win 5 consecutive rounds by playing only a single hand in each. (Discards are fine.)

How to play Troubadour

Bigger hands compensate for fewer plays—assemble a perfect closer. Acrobat/Dusk maximize the single scoring hand; Juggler offsets hand size pressures across the run.

Pulls against: Loyalty Card (wants many hands per round)

Best synergies

  • Acrobat
  • Dusk
  • Juggler

How it works

Troubadour gives you +2 hand size but takes away one hand each round. Bigger hands help you build stronger poker hands and hold more cards for held-in-hand jokers. It is Uncommon, costs $6, and Blueprint and Brainstorm cannot copy it.

How to unlock

Win 5 rounds in a row by playing only a single hand in each. Discards are fine.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

no

Best combos

  • Baron: More hand size means more Kings held for X1.5 each.
  • Mime: More held cards to retrigger.
  • Shoot the Moon: Hold more Queens for +13 Mult each.

Frequently asked questions

Is Troubadour good?

It is great for held-in-hand builds like Baron, and weaker when you need many hands per round.

Which jokers clash with Troubadour?

Loyalty Card and Card Sharp, which want you to play lots of hands.

How do I unlock Troubadour?

Win five consecutive rounds, each with only one hand played.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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