What does the Blank Voucher do in Balatro?

In Balatro, vouchers can be the difference between a successful run and a failed one. Deciding which vouchers to buy from the shop is crucial to your progress, as they provide permanent buffs that become essential when you’re up against tough late-game challenges, especially the tough Boss Blinds your deck needs to clear.

Vouchers are priced at $10 each, making them one of the most expensive upgrades in the game. Because of this, it’s smart to focus on buying vouchers that give you an immediate advantage. However, there’s one voucher that stands out for being a bit odd and seemingly useless at first glance: the Blank Voucher.

Despite its playful description that asks, “Does Nothing?” — which makes it sound like a joke — the Blank Voucher does exactly what its name suggests: nothing, at least for now. But here’s the catch — while it seems like a waste, it actually has a hidden benefit. After you buy it, the Blank Voucher has the potential to transform into something much more powerful.

Once you purchase a Blank Voucher, it triggers the possibility of a level 2 version of that voucher showing up in the shop. And here’s where things get interesting: the Blank Voucher can eventually turn into Antimatter, the best voucher in the game. Antimatter unlocks an extra Joker slot for your deck, giving you more opportunities to stack Chips and Mults. Trust me, having 6 Jokers instead of 5 can make a huge difference in clearing tough stages. Jokers are key to surviving the insane score thresholds in higher difficulty levels, so the more you have, the better.

Antimatter is especially useful against the difficult final boss, Verdant Leaf. This boss debuffs all your cards unless you sell a Joker. With Antimatter, you get an extra Joker slot, which means you can fill it with a cheap Joker card you don’t mind selling, meeting Verdant Leaf’s requirement without losing valuable cards.

To unlock Antimatter, you need to buy the Blank Voucher 10 times across different runs. Once you unlock Antimatter, you’ll still need to buy Blank Vouchers every time you play, but you won’t need to go through the process of unlocking it again. You’ll still be hoping to get lucky and have Antimatter show up in the shop during your run.

So, is it worth spending $10 on a Blank Voucher? It depends on your situation. If you’ve got plenty of money and your run is going well, it’s probably worth the risk, as the potential reward of an extra Joker slot can really pay off. However, if you’re low on funds, it can feel like a gamble, especially if you don’t even see Antimatter during your run. But, if you’re willing to take that risk, the reward of unlocking that +1 Joker slot might just make it worth it in the long run.

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