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"Mastering Tarot Card Use in Balatro: A Guide"

Author : Emma Update : Apr 11,2025

*Balatro* has quickly carved out a niche in the gaming world, captivating players with its addictive gameplay. One of its unique features, often underappreciated, is the use of Tarot cards. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to use Tarot cards in *Balatro* to enhance your gameplay experience.

Getting Tarot Cards in Balatro

Balatro Arcana Packs in Shop

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Before you can leverage the power of Tarot cards, you need to acquire them. The primary method is through Arcana Packs, available for purchase in the Shop. You also have the option to buy individual Tarot cards directly from the Shop. Another way to get Tarot cards is by discarding a card with a Purple Seal.

Using Tarot Cards

Tarot cards in *Balatro* are consumable items. Once you obtain a Tarot card, you can use it immediately by selecting it from the top right corner of the screen. Upon selecting a Tarot card, you’ll see a set of cards it can affect. Choose the number of cards indicated by the Tarot card, confirm your selection, and watch as the Tarot card’s effects are applied to your chosen cards.

All Tarot Cards

There are 22 Tarot cards in *Balatro*, each with unique effects that can significantly impact your gameplay:

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 change the suits of your deck (which may not always be advantageous depending on your run), mastering Tarot cards can significantly enhance your *Balatro* experience. As you become more familiar with their effects, you’ll find them invaluable in navigating through your runs successfully.