Planet cards in Balatro: Details and how to get them

Planet cards in Balatro are consumables that improve the game by adding effects associated with poker combinations. It's crucial to know how these cards work and how to get them so you can enhance your strategy and the points you get. Players can change their strategies depending on the cards in their possession, thus ensuring that they do not lose steam in their runs and score as many points as possible.

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What are the different Planet cards in Balatro?

In total, 12 Planet cards can be acquired throughout the run, nine of which are base planets and three are special planets unlocked after playing through the corresponding special hand in a single run and then bought from the shop.

Planet cards in Balatro enhance their corresponding linked Poker Hand type by raising the chip value and the multiplier at level up. Here's a breakdown of all these cards, their abilities, and how to get them.

Planet cards

Planet Card	Planet	Hand Type Improved	Numerical Increase Per Level	Hand Base Score
	Mercury	Pair	+1 Mult and +15 Chips	2 Mult x 10 Chips
	Venus	Three-of-a-Kind	+2 Mult and +20 Chips	3 Mult x 30 Chips
	Earth	Full House	+2 Mult and +25 Chips	4 Mult x 40 Chips
	Mars	Four of a Kind	+3 Mult and +30 Chips	7 Mult x 60 Chips
	Jupiter	Flush	+2 Mult and +15 Chips	4 Mult x 35 Chips
	Saturn	Straight	+3 Mult and +30 Chips	4 Mult x 30 Chips
	Uranus	Two Pair	+1 Mult and +20 Chips	2 Mult x 20 Chips
	Neptune	Straight Flush	+4 Mult and +40 Chips	8 Mult x 100 Chips
	Pluto	High Card	+1 Mult and +15 Chips	1 Mult x 5 Chips

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Special Planets

Planet Card	Planet	Hand Type Improved	Numerical Increase Per Level	Hand Base Score
	Planet X	Five of a Kind	+3 Mult and +35 Chips	12 Mult x 120 Chips
	Ceres	Flush House	+4 Mult and +40 Chips	14 Mult x 140 Chips
	Eris	Flush Five	+3 Mult and +50 Chips	16 Mult x 160 Chips

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How to get Planet cards in Balatro

Planet cards are usually found in Celestial Packs. But you can also get Planet cards using Jokers (8 Ball) or Tarot Cards (The Fool or The High Priestess).

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How to use Planet cards

It is most efficient for players to focus on one or two Planet cards during a run. This strategy makes building hands easier since concentrating on a few card types makes it easier to expect to draw those complementary cards.

When using the Shortcut Joker in combination with Saturn (Straight), the chances of creating high-value hands are enhanced (Image via Playstack)

Jokers are critical in improving the effectiveness of Planet cards. Try different kinds of Jokers to determine which combinations will yield the most points. This approach lets you control the draws on the cards and come up with better hands you can use in the game.

If you get three-of-a-kind Venus cards in the initial rounds, switch from a four-of-a-kind strategy to exploit this (Image via Playstack)

One of the most important aspects of Balatro is flexibility. During your run, you will be able to draw cards, which will guide you on the strategy you can use depending on your hand.

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