Real Balatro playing cards will be available soon and you can pre-order them now

Balatrothe popular poker roguelike and Game Awards GOTY nominee, is finally getting the merchandise we’ve all been craving since launch day: real playing cards. Fangamer is now accepting pre-orders for its new one $16 premium card game with 52 playing cards which were created in collaboration with the game’s creator, LocalThunk. The deck will launch sometime in March 2025.

The designs printed on the 52 linen-finished cards are based on the same pixelated designs that some of us might be a little apprehensive about. at familiar with it since the game launched in February (personally, I’ve played over 50 hours on my PC, putting more time into the mobile version that recently launched.) And because it wouldn’t be Balatro Without a few of the signature jokers to spice things up, this deck features copies of the standard Joker, Juggler, Blueprint, and Gros Michel cards. All cards are tucked away in a box with foil accents.

While this custom deck is pretty neat, many of us at Polygon wish it came with a more substantial collection of jokers in the game. That said, it’s a minor complaint. If you’d like to support the creator, or want more ways to show your love for this indie wonder, you can already find an impressive collection of Jimbo shirts, hoodies, mugs, and even a plush toy available at the official Balatro shop.