Black Hole
Effect: Upgrade every poker hand by 1 level
Black Hole in Balatro: Upgrade every poker hand by 1 level. Effect, risks, and when the payoff is worth it.
Source: Spectral Pack (and Ghost Deck shop); shop cost is $4
Unlock requirement: Available from start
Strategy Tip
Levels all 12 hand types simultaneously. A single Black Hole provides more total hand power than many individual Planet cards. Use it as soon as you find it.
How to use Black Hole
Tier: A
Group: Hand levels (Upgrade every poker hand at once)
Best when: Anytime it appears. 0.3% chance per card in Celestial and Spectral Packs.