8 Ball (Joker) Balatro Wiki Fandom
8 Ball is a common Joker that has a chance to be triggered when playing 8s. It has a 25% chance to spawn a Tarot card whenever a 8 is scored. Abandoned Deck works best with 8 Ball as the smaller deck size allows for 8s to be played easier. Ghost Deck and Zodiac Deck can potentially benefit from... 
Effect
1 in 4 chance for each played 8 to create a Tarot card when scored(Must have room)1 in 4 chance for each played 8 to create a Tarot card when scored(Must have room)
Rarity
CommonCommon
Stats
Buy Price
$ 5
Sell Price
$ 2
Type
Effect
Activation
On Scored
Buy Price
$ 5 $ 5
Sell Price
$ 2 $ 2
Type
Effect Effect
Activation
On Scored On Scored
Unlock Requirement
Available from start. Available from start.
Decks
Abandoned Deck works best with 8 Ball as the smaller deck size allows for 8s to be played easier.
Ghost Deck and 
Zodiac Deck can potentially benefit from 8 Ball thanks to Spectral and Tarot Cards that allows more 8s to be created.
Erratic Deck can benefit from 8 Ball if it's randomized to have lots of 8s.
Poker Hands
- Pair or Three of a Kind of 8s is good to start.
- Five of a Kind or Flush Five works well once you have a lot of 8s.
Jokers
DNA: Can be used to generate more 8s every blind.
Oops! All 6s: Can be used to increase the chance of a Tarot card spawning.
Blueprint and 
Brainstorm: Can be used to copy 8 Ball to spawn more Tarot Cards.
Trivia
- The visual design of this card is based on the Magic 8 Ball, which itself is based on the 8 ball used in pool or billiards. The users holds the ball with the 8 facing them, and asks the Magic 8 ball a question. They then turn it over, and one of 20 answers (usually a variation on yes, no, or maybe) will appear in a window on the back of the ball.
Update History
1.0.1f- Effect
Create a Planet card if played hand contains 2 or more 8s -> 1 in 4 chance for each played 8 to create a Tarot card when scored
Artwork
Background changed blue -> purple (matching the color of Tarot Cards it now creates)
Presumed 0.9.3c
Effect
Created card changed Tarot -> Planet
Rarity
Uncommon -> Common
Artwork
Background changed purple -> blue (matching the color of Planet Cards it now creates)
In other languages
| Language | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | 八号球 | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 八號球 | |
| Dutch | 8-bal | |
| French | N° 8 | |
| German | 8-Ball | |
| Indonesian | 8 Ball | |
| Italian | Palla 8 | |
| Japanese | 8ボール | |
| Korean | 8볼 | |
| Polish | Bila 8 | |
| Portuguese (Brazilian) | Bola 8 | |
| Russian | 8 шар | |
| Spanish (Spain) | Bola 8 | |
| Spanish (Latin America) | Bola 8 |
| Jokers in Balatro |
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FAQs
What is the strongest Joker in Balatro?
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How does madness work in Balatro?
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