Gold Stake
Effect: Jokers in shops and packs have a 30% chance to be Rental, costing $1 to buy and $3 at the end of each round.
Gold Stake in Balatro: Jokers in shops and packs have a 30% chance to be Rental, costing $1 to buy and $3 at the end of each round. What changes and how to climb past it.
Difficulty rank: 8 of 8
New rule: Jokers in shops and packs have a 30% chance to be Rental ($1 to buy, $3 at the end of each round).
Unlock requirement: Win on Orange Stake with this deck
Strategy Tip
The hardest stake. Budget $3 per Rental Joker each round and buy one when its scoring or income justifies the cost. All earlier stake rules still apply.
How to use Gold Stake
Group: Economy and Joker pressure (Permanent slots, expiring effects, and rental bills)
Best when: A $3 bill per Rental each round. Buy one when its scoring or income justifies that drain.