• Type: Action
• Cost: 1
• Effect: +$4, but -$1 per Treasure in hand (minimum $0).

In Treasure-thin decks Poor House gives +$4 — outrageous for cost 1. Pairs perfectly with Chapel-style engines. B-tier; A in fully thinned decks.

Opening: $1 Poor House on a $4-trash plan.

Midgame: With Treasures cleared, Poor House = +$4. Pure Action engine economy.

Endgame: Multiple Poor Houses + 0 Treasures = massive money for Provinces.

• Chapel: Trash all Coppers → max Poor House.
• Trash engines: Junk Dealer / Procession / Remodel.
• Throne: 2× Poor House = +$8.
• Peddler: Poor House is non-Treasure → cheaper Peddler.
• University: Action-gain synergy.

• Thinning: Chapel / Forager / Junk Dealer.
• Pure Action engine.
• Throne family: Multi-fire.
• Peddler: Cost reduction.
• Gardens: Mass-gain.

• Treasure-heavy: Poor House ≈ $0.
• Big Money: Always Treasures.
• Silver-makers: Anti-synergy.
• No thinning: Poor House dead.

Goal: 0 Treasures in hand for max value. Chapel + Poor House combo is canonical.

King's Court + Poor House = +$12 (Treasureless). Province finisher.

Procession + Poor House = trash + 2-cost gain + extra play. Engine expansion.