Rank 1
Royal Flush
Ace-high straight with all five cards in the same suit.
Tie breaker: All royal flushes are equal.
Poker Hand Rankings
Learn every standard Texas Hold’em hand, listed from strongest to weakest.
Rank 2
Straight Flush
Five consecutive cards in the same suit.
Tie breaker: The highest card in the straight determines the winner.
Rank 3
Four of a Kind
Four cards of the same rank.
Tie breaker: Compare the four matching cards first, then the kicker if necessary.
Rank 4
Full House
Three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
Tie breaker: Compare the three-of-a-kind rank first, then the pair.
Rank 5
Flush
Five cards of the same suit that are not consecutive.
Tie breaker: Compare the highest card, then continue downward as needed.
Rank 6
Straight
Five consecutive cards containing more than one suit.
Tie breaker: The highest card determines the winner. A-2-3-4-5 is five-high.
Rank 7
Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same rank.
Tie breaker: Compare the three matching cards first, then the kickers.
Rank 8
Two Pair
Two cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
Tie breaker: Compare the higher pair, then lower pair, then kicker.
Rank 9
One Pair
Two cards of the same rank.
Tie breaker: Compare the pair first, then kickers from highest downward.
Rank 10
High Card
A hand that does not qualify for another ranking.
Tie breaker: Compare cards from highest downward.