Immolate
Effect: Destroys 5 random cards in hand, gain $20
Immolate in Balatro: Destroys 5 random cards in hand, gain $20. 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
Extreme deck thinning at the cost of card diversity. $20 is substantial early. Best in builds with redundant or low-value cards where losing 5 hurts less.
How to use Immolate
Tier: A
Group: Deck changers (Copy, destroy, enhance, or convert playing cards)
Best when: Your hand contains unwanted low-rank or off-suit cards, giving immediate deck thinning and $20.