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"Mastering Tarot Cards in Balatro: A Guide"

by Adam May 14,2025

It didn’t take long for Balatro to captivate the gaming community, with many players becoming hooked on its unique gameplay. One often overlooked feature is the use of Tarot cards, which can significantly enhance your strategy. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to use Tarot cards in Balatro.

Getting Tarot Cards in Balatro

Balatro Arcana Packs in Shop Screenshot by The Escapist

To start using Tarot cards, you first need to acquire them. The primary method is through Arcana Packs, which you can purchase in the in-game Shop. Additionally, you may have the option to buy individual Tarot cards directly from the Shop. Another way to obtain them is by discarding a card with a Purple Seal, which can occasionally yield a Tarot card.

Using Tarot Cards

Tarot cards in Balatro are consumable items, meaning you can use them immediately upon acquisition. They are located in the top right corner of the screen. To use a Tarot card, select it, and you'll see a set of cards that it can be applied to. Choose the number of cards specified by the Tarot card, confirm your selection, and the card's effects will be applied accordingly.

All Tarot Cards

There are 22 Tarot cards in Balatro, each with unique effects that can alter your gameplay significantly. Here's a detailed list:

Card	Effect
The Fool	Creates the last Tarot or Planet card used during your current run.
The Magician	Two cards are enhanced to Lucky Cards.
The High Priestess	Creates up to two Planet cards if you have the space for them.
The Empress	Two cards are enhanced to Mult Cards.
The Emperor	Creates up to two random Tarot cards if you have the space for them.
The Hierophant	Two cards are enhanced to Bonus Cards.
The Lovers	One card is enhanced to a Wild Card.
The Chariot	One card is enhanced to a Steel Card.
Justice	One card is enhanced to a Glass Card.
The Hermit	Doubles Money (up to $20).
The Wheel of Fortune	1 in 4 chance to add Foil, Holographic, or Polychrome to a random Joker.
Strength	Pick up to two cards to increase their rank by one.
The Hanged Man	Pick up to two cards to destroy.
Death	Pick two cards and convert the left card into the right card.
Temperance	Receive the total sell value of all current Jokers up to $50.
The Devil	One card is enhanced to a Gold Card.
The Tower	One card is enhanced to a Stone Card.
The Star	Pick up to three cards to convert to Diamonds.
The Moon	Pick up to three cards to convert to Clubs.
The Sun	Pick up to three cards to convert to Hearts.
Judgement	If you have room, it creates a random Joker.
The World	Pick up to three cards to convert to Spades.

Tarot cards are a distinctive feature that sets Balatro apart from traditional poker games. While some players may initially overlook their potential, especially the cards that swap suits in your deck, mastering their use can significantly enhance your gameplay. Tarot cards offer strategic depth and can be a game-changer in your Balatro runs.

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