Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name (EN) | Joker Stencil |
| Name (JP) | ジョーカーステンシル |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Cost | $8 |
| Effect | x1 Mult for each empty Joker slot (Joker Stencil itself counts as empty) |
| Unlock | Available from the start (no unlock required) |
| Trigger Type | On score |
| Overall Tier | A (S+ with Negative-heavy builds) |
Rating & Analysis
Joker Stencil's value scales with empty Joker slots. Run a normal 5-Joker build with all slots filled and it produces only x1 (just itself) — basically nothing. But because Negative-edition Jokers don't consume slots, you can run 5 Negatives + Stencil for empty=5 + self=1 = x6 Mult. Push slot count further with Antimatter / Ectoplasm / Black Deck and x10+ becomes routine.
Blueprint / Brainstorm copying Stencil doubles the multiplier. Every "Negative pipeline" — Charm Tag → Arcana Pack → Negative Tarot, Ethereal Tag → Negative Joker, Perkeo's Negative consumable copies — feeds the build. Always place Stencil last in your draft order: once your slot count maxes, only Stencil itself counts. Treat it as a frame-piece, not a base scorer.
Tier-list-wise: Negative-axis play sits at S+, while builds without Negative coverage fall to A or below. Worth picking up when you spot Charm/Ethereal Tags coming.
Rating by Deck
| Deck | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Black Deck | S+ | +1 Joker slot from start (6 total) — instant Stencil x1 base. |
| Anaglyph Deck | S | Double Tag → Double Negative Tag → Negative Joker mass production. |
| Red / Blue Deck | A | Standard build pulls value from Negative pickups. |
| Ghost Deck | A | Soul-Legendary into Negative copy synergy. |
| Challenge Deck (Jokerless) | F | No Joker slots — completely disabled. |
Good Joker Synergies
| Joker | Why |
|---|---|
| Negative-edition Jokers (any) | Don't consume slots — Stencil's denominator grows freely. |
| Perkeo | Negative-copies consumables → economy support for Negative supply. |
| Blueprint / Brainstorm | Copy Stencil for double xMult. |
| Madness | Skip-Blind for parallel Mult scaling. |
| Fortune Teller | Tarot axis aligns; consumable spend keeps slots available. |
| Antimatter Spectral | +1 Joker slot — directly raises the denominator. |
Recommended Builds
| Build | Core Loop | Target Consumables |
|---|---|---|
| Negative stockpile | Ethereal Tag → Negative Joker farming + Stencil | Ethereal Tag |
| Perkeo + Stencil | Perkeo Negative-copies consumables, slots stay open | Soul / Black Hole |
| Slot expansion | Antimatter + Ectoplasm for 7+ slots | Antimatter / Ectoplasm |
| Black Deck setup | Start at 6 slots, secure Negatives early | Enhancement Tarots |
Tips & Usage
- Place Stencil last in your build order, or as a fixed slot-anchor (left or right end).
- Hunt Negative editions via Charm Tag → Arcana Pack and Ethereal Tag → Negative Joker.
- Blueprint / Brainstorm copying Stencil doubles the xMult — explosive scaling.
- Antimatter Spectral is a top pickup — +1 Joker slot directly grows Stencil's bonus.
- Filling normal slots reduces effect — prioritize edition Jokers (Negative > Foil > others).
Caveats
- Standard 5-of-5 filled build only yields x1 — the Joker is dead weight.
- Without Negative pickups, Stencil clogs your slot rotation.
- Eternal Stencil is fine if Negatives are reliable.
- Perishable Stencil expiring breaks the layout.
- Jokerless challenges (no Joker slots) make Stencil nonfunctional.