Strength
Effect: Increases the rank of up to 2 selected cards by 1
Strength in Balatro: Increases the rank of up to 2 selected cards by 1. When to use it and how it fits your build.
Source: $3 in shop (also found in Arcana Packs)
Effect type: increase rank
Unlock requirement: Available from start
Strategy Tip
Use on cards just below a key rank threshold - raising a 9 to 10 or a Queen to King. Critical for runs focused on specific rank-based jokers like Baron.
How to use Strength
Tier: B
Group: Deck shaping (Remove, copy, or rank up cards)
Best when: Early, before Death, to stack one rank for Baron or Photograph.