Would You Skip a Wedding for This Insane Balatro Joker Combo? Fans Say Yes!

Balatro, the poker roguelike that’s been capturing the attention of gamers worldwide, just had a moment that’s got fans buzzing. Imagine pulling off an insanely rare Joker combo so epic that it almost made someone skip a wedding. That’s exactly what happened recently, and the clip has already racked up over 1.7 million views on TikTok.

What makes this Balatro hand so special?
Why did a player almost ditch a wedding for the game?
How rare is this Joker combo in Balatro?
Community reactions and the story behind the viral video

What’s the Big Deal with This Balatro Hand?

Balatro’s Joker card called Blueprint is already one of the rarest and most powerful cards in the game. It copies abilities of Jokers placed to its right, making it a game-changer when used right. Now, add a negative modifier to Blueprint—something that’s got only a 0.3% chance of appearing on any card—and you’ve got yourself an insanely rare combo.

This negative Blueprint combo appeared in the second round of the game, which is almost unheard of. Most players don’t even get a Joker that rare so early, let alone one with a negative modifier. With 150 different Jokers in the deck and only about a 5% chance of drawing a rare one like Blueprint, this was a statistical miracle.

The Wedding Almost Missed

Avery Stoddard, a popular TikToker, shared a story where her boyfriend was so hooked on Balatro that he almost skipped a cousin’s wedding just to keep playing. Thankfully, he didn’t, but the tension was real enough for Avery to ask her followers how she should reward him for keeping his gaming addiction in check.

Midway through her video, the boyfriend reveals the reason behind his distraction: “Fellas, have you ever gotten nat negative Blueprint ante 2? Let me know in the comments. I wanna see something.” For those not familiar, this means he landed that rare negative Blueprint card very early in the game.

Why Fans Are Loving This Story

Instead of judging him for almost missing a special event, the community rallied behind the boyfriend. Comments like “That’s a once in a lifetime pull” and “Nat negative blueprint on ante 2 would have me running out the door to buy a lottery ticket” flooded the post. One of the most liked comments even said they’d play at their own wedding for that kind of hand.

The positive vibes continue because the boyfriend didn’t actually ignore the wedding. He just got lucky with one of the rarest combos in Balatro, and fans appreciate the dedication and the rarity of the moment.

What’s Next for the Couple?

Avery’s boyfriend has since been rewarded with some uninterrupted Balatro playtime, as seen in a more recent TikTok post. While the latest run didn’t feature the mythical negative Blueprint, it’s clear he’s still enjoying the game.

Meanwhile, Avery has gained hundreds of new followers thanks to the viral video. Although her content usually isn’t gaming-related, her boyfriend’s passion has brought new attention to her channel. She’s taking it all in stride, replying to fans, “And that’s what I am telling myself,” when someone called her a cool girlfriend.

One top comment sums it up perfectly: “ur boyfriend is the goat.” Avery agrees: “exactly correct.”

Check out Avery’s TikTok video with the viral Balatro run here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@avery.stoddard/video/7527138443256696119

And see her latest update here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@avery.stoddard/video/7527439797275659533