Living Decks

⭐ — (11 endorsements) 📥 710 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 6/26/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By handfuloffrogs · Decks

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/26/2025 📅 Created: 6/26/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 15 Decks mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Living Decks Mod

- Warning: the mod was not properly tested yet, bug reports are very welcome

This mod adds 3 new decks to Balatro:

Decks

Breathing Deck

  • []Played cards are destroyed

    []-1 hand

    []50% chance to copy a discarded card

    Mutating Deck

    • []Played cards are destroyed

      []-1 hand

      []50% chance to copy a discarded card

      []1 in 8 chance to mutate a discarded card

      []1 in 4 chance to mutate the copy of a discarded card

      When mutating:

      • []30% chance to add a new modifier (enhancement, seal, edition)

        []or 20% chance to remove a modifier

        []or 50% chance to change existing modifier

        Metastatic Deck

        • []Played cards are destroyed

          []`-1` hand

          []`-1` discard

          []`85%` chance to copy a discarded card

          []`1 in 3` chance to mutate a discarded card

          []`1 in 2` chance to mutate the copy of a discarded car

          When mutating:

          • [] 25% chance to add a new modifier (enhancement, seal, edition)

            [] or 25% chance to remove a modifier

            [] or 50% chance to change existing modifier

            [] and 1 in 4 chance to change suit

            [] and 1 in 4 chance to change rank

            Mutations

            Possible mutations are:

            - Enhancements (Steel, Bonus, Lucky, etc.)

            - Seals (Red, Blue, Purple, Gold)

            - Editions (Foil, Polychrome, etc.)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Living Decks adds 3 new decks to Balatro, each focused on duplicating, changing, or destroying cards in your deck every turn. A niche mod with 11 endorsements and 710 downloads, last updated June 2025.

✨ Key Features

Adds 3 new decks based on duplicating, changing, or destroying cards each turn.
Each deck offers a unique playstyle centered on deck manipulation.
Recent update as of June 2025.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Fresh take on deck-building with a focus on dynamic card effects.
  • Small but active community (11 endorsements, 710 downloads).
  • Three distinct decks give good replay value for the price (free).

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement count means it's not widely tested—expect potential balance issues.
  • Only 3 decks—might not be enough for players wanting a bigger content drop.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Balatro players who love experimenting with deck manipulation and want a fresh twist on the core loop. If you're looking for a big content overhaul or polished mods with lots of support, this might not be for you.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the mod adds decks, you'll need to unlock them in-game—check the deck selection screen after installing.
  • Try each deck in a few runs to understand the duplication/destruction mechanics before committing to a strategy.
  • If you're using a mod manager, make sure to enable the mod before launching the game.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Balatro Mods
Author
handfuloffrogs
Version
1.0.0
Downloads
710
Endorsements
11
Category
Decks
Created
6/26/2025
Updated
6/26/2025

🔧 How to Install Balatro Mods

Download from Nexus Mods.

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