White Stake
Effect: The base stake. No additional difficulty modifiers.
White Stake in Balatro: The base stake. No additional difficulty modifiers. What changes and how to climb past it.
Difficulty rank: 1 of 8
New rule: Base difficulty: no modifiers applied.
Unlock requirement: Available from start
Strategy Tip
Start here to learn deck mechanics and unlock other stakes. Every joker, voucher, and card is at base values.
How to use White Stake
Group: Learning stakes (Base rules, income, and the first scoring increase)
Best when: No extra stake penalties. Learn your deck and build enough scoring to beat Ante 8.