Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name (EN) | Scholar |
| Name (JP) | 学者 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Cost | $4 |
| Effect | Each scored Ace gives +20 Chips and +4 Mult |
| Unlock | Available from the start (no unlock required) |
| Trigger Type | On score |
| Overall Tier | B+ |
Rating & Analysis
Scholar grants +20 Chips and +4 Mult per scored Ace — rare for providing both stats in one Joker. At Common $4, scoring 4 Aces yields +80 Chips / +16 Mult, a substantial dual damage anchor. Because Chips × Mult is the score formula, Scholar's dual-stat boost effectively functions as an independent damage axis.
The optimal play is DNA + Scholar's Ace-concentration axis. DNA permanently duplicates Aces into the deck, lifting Scholar's trigger frequency. Combined with The Emperor Tarot (creates 2 Aces) / Devil Tarot (Ace enhancement), 4-Ace hands or A-Flushes reliably trigger +80 Chips / +16 Mult.
Premium pairing is Even Steven / Odd Todd (Aces count as Odd) for compound +Mult. Fibonacci (+Mult on A/2/3/5/8) joins for two Joker triggers per Ace. Tier lists rate Scholar B+ in Fibonacci / Ace-axis builds. The $4 cost is a steal.
Good Joker Synergies
| Joker | Why |
|---|---|
| DNA | Permanent Ace duplication — maximize Scholar trigger count. |
| Fibonacci | +Mult on A/2/3/5/8 — Scholar parallel double-fires. |
| Even Steven / Odd Todd | Aces count as Odd — extra +Mult. |
| Hanging Chad | First scored Ace fires 3× — +60 Chips / +12 Mult. |
| Blueprint / Brainstorm | Copy effect → +40 Chips / +8 Mult. |
| Perkeo + Emperor Tarot axis | Ace mass production maximizes Scholar fires. |
Recommended Builds
| Build | Core Loop | Target Consumables |
|---|---|---|
| Ace concentration | DNA + Emperor Tarot for Ace mass + Scholar | The Emperor (Tarot) |
| Fibonacci combo | A/2/3/5/8 axis with Fibonacci + Scholar dual fire | Enhancement Tarots |
| Blueprint stacking | Scholar + Blueprint = +40/+8 per Ace | Black Hole / The Soul |
| Early-game bridge | $4 for early stable damage, sell mid-run | Any |
Tips & Usage
- Concentrate Aces via DNA + Emperor Tarot for max Scholar value.
- Fibonacci pairing means Aces fire two Jokers — double damage axis.
- Hanging Chad triggers Ace-Flush plays for triple-fire on first Ace.
- Blueprint to its right doubles to +40 Chips / +8 Mult per Ace.
- Early-game $4 buy, sell late if xMult Jokers replace it.
Caveats
- Requires scored Aces — non-Ace hands don't fire.
- Standard 4 Aces limits raw output — DNA / Emperor Tarot recommended.
- Perishable Scholar is risky — becomes dead weight on expiry.
- Without xMult support, +Mult alone caps in mid-Ante.
- Stone-card-converted Aces lose rank and don't trigger Scholar.