Familiar
Effect: Destroy 1 random card in hand, add 3 random Enhanced face cards instead
Familiar in Balatro: Destroy 1 random card in hand, add 3 random Enhanced face cards instead. 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
Net positive card quality: you trade one random card for three enhanced face cards. Excellent for face-card builds and any strategy that benefits from enhancements.
How to use Familiar
Tier: C
Group: Deck changers (Copy, destroy, enhance, or convert playing cards)
Best when: You have face-card Jokers like Smiley Face, Scary Face, Sock and Buskin, or Photograph.