Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name (EN) | Constellation |
| Name (JP) | 星座 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Cost | $6 |
| Effect | Gains x0.1 Mult per Planet card used (permanent, starts at x1 Mult) |
| Unlock | Available from the start (no unlock required) |
| Trigger Type | On score |
| Overall Tier | S |
Rating & Analysis
Constellation is the core xMult permanent-scaler for Planet-axis builds. Each Planet used adds +x0.1 Mult forever, accumulating to x3–6 Mult over a typical run, or x10+ with a Perkeo Negative-Planet loop. xMult is Balatro's strongest scaling axis, and stacking sources compounds exponentially.
The dream trio is Astronomer + Constellation + Perkeo (Planet-axis version of the Tarot trio): Astronomer for free Planets → Constellation scaling → Perkeo Negative-copies the Planets for permanent reuse. Combine with Telescope → Observatory upgrade, and Boss-kill auto-Planets also feed Constellation.
Blueprint / Brainstorm copying Constellation doubles the xMult per use — mid-game ceiling skyrockets. The $6 cost is very cheap; in any Planet-axis build, this is a top-priority pickup. Tier lists rate Constellation S as the Planet-axis damage core.
Good Joker Synergies
| Joker | Why |
|---|---|
| Astronomer | Free Planet packs maximize Constellation's growth opportunities. |
| Perkeo | Negative-copies Planets for infinite Constellation scaling. |
| Blueprint / Brainstorm | Copy the grown xMult — double the effect. |
| Satellite | +$1 per Planet pack purchase — economy + Constellation growth. |
| Fortune Teller | "+Mult × xMult" multiplicative damage compound. |
| Obelisk / Supernova | Hand-leveling-axis scalers in parallel. |
Recommended Builds
| Build | Core Loop | Target Consumables |
|---|---|---|
| Trio (Constellation + Astronomer + Perkeo) | Free Planet → Constellation scaling → Perkeo permanence | Black Hole / Soul / any Planet |
| Nebula setup | Telescope + Constellation level hands while xMult scales | Main hand Planets |
| Zodiac setup | Planet Merchant + Constellation mass-produce Planets | Planet Packs |
| Blueprint stacking | Constellation + Blueprint right = double xMult | Black Hole / The Soul |
Tips & Usage
- Use even mediocre Planets — the +x0.1 Mult counts.
- Pick up Constellation as early as possible — Ante 1–2 ideal.
- Blueprint / Brainstorm copying Constellation doubles the xMult per Planet use.
- Perkeo's Negative Planets also fuel Constellation (effectively unlimited use).
- Black Hole gives "+1 to every hand level + x0.1 Mult on Constellation" — double benefit.
Caveats
- Early game xMult is low; impact builds in the mid-game.
- Builds that don't use Planets leave Constellation dead.
- Spectral / Tarot use does not count — only Planet cards.
- Perishable Constellation is a race against time — burn Planets fast.
- xMult alone caps at the mid-game; pair with +Mult sources to keep climbing.