The 10 Poker Hand Rankings
Poker hands are ranked from strongest to weakest. In Texas Hold'em you make the best 5-card hand from your 2 hole cards and 5 community cards. Memorize these rankings — they're the foundation of every decision you make.
#1
Royal Flush
A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠
Ace through Ten, all the same suit. The best possible hand.
649,740 to 1#2
Straight Flush
9♥ 8♥ 7♥ 6♥ 5♥
Five cards in sequence, all the same suit.
72,193 to 1#3
Four of a Kind
A♦ A♣ A♥ A♠ K♣
Four cards of the same rank plus any fifth card (kicker).
4,165 to 1#4
Full House
K♠ K♥ K♦ Q♠ Q♥
Three of a kind plus a pair.
694 to 1#5
Flush
A♣ J♣ 9♣ 7♣ 3♣
Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence.
509 to 1#6
Straight
10♦ 9♠ 8♣ 7♥ 6♦
Five cards in sequence, different suits.
255 to 1#7
Three of a Kind
Q♠ Q♥ Q♦ 10♣ 5♠
Three cards of the same rank.
47 to 1#8
Two Pair
J♠ J♥ 8♣ 8♦ 3♠
Two different pairs plus a kicker.
21 to 1#9
One Pair
A♣ A♦ 10♥ 7♠ 4♣
Two cards of the same rank.
2.4 to 1#10
High Card
A♠ Q♦ 10♣ 8♥ 5♠
No matching cards. Highest card wins.
1.2 to 1Key Rules for Comparing Hands
- Higher ranking always wins: A flush always beats a straight, regardless of card values.
- Same hand type: Compare the highest cards. A pair of aces beats a pair of kings.
- Kickers matter: If two players have the same pair, the highest remaining card (kicker) decides the winner.
- Suits are equal: No suit is higher than another. Two identical hands in different suits split the pot.
Texas Hold'em Examples
Your cards: A♠ K♠ | Board: Q♠ J♠ 10♠ 7♦ 3♣
Best hand: Royal Flush (A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠)
Best hand: Royal Flush (A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠)
Your cards: 8♥ 8♦ | Board: 8♣ K♠ Q♠ J♦ 9♥
Best hand: Three of a Kind (trip eights) with K-Q kickers
Best hand: Three of a Kind (trip eights) with K-Q kickers
Pro tip: Focus on remembering the top 5 hands first (Royal Flush through Flush). The bottom 5 will come naturally as you play more hands.