The best way to succeed in Balatro is by using the shop effectively. However, the game also makes sure to throw a few mysterious curveballs with items that seem unusual. The weirdest of these is the Blank voucher, and it’s unclear what it does.
Balatro Blank Voucher Explained
Though the Blank voucher tells you directly that it doesn’t do anything, that isn’t quite the truth. Just as with many roguelikes, the true answer appears with the more runs you undertake.
All vouchers get an upgraded version after you fulfill special conditions, and the Blank voucher isn’t any different. However, you’re going to have to waste a fair bit of important cash. If you buy the Blank voucher 10 times, it will unlock the Antimatter voucher, which will give you an additional Joker slot. The problem is that to make the second version appear in a run, you must always buy the first one. This means you’ll always want to buy the Blank, no matter what.
As money isn’t always easy to earn, this is something that takes a bit. But also, it’s not super worth it, as there are other ways to get Joker slots that don’t waste nearly as much money. Plus, the other ways are typically better for you as well. You’re better off aiming for buying Jokers or packs rather than this specific voucher. Fortunately, they reset themselves after every Boss Blind if you don’t wait to pay for a reroll.
If you’re looking for a way to make shop buys cheaper to grab the Blank Voucher without wasting money, you can watch for the Coupon Tag for skipping a Blind. This Tag makes everything (besides vouchers) free in the shop on the next visit. However, it is better to do this on an early Ante.
This should answer all of your questions regarding the Blank voucher in Balatro. If you experience any other weird anomalies in this poker roguelike, let us know in the comments!
