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Poker Hand Rankings
Every poker hand from strongest to weakest, with examples. Not sure which hand wins? Compare any two below and find out instantly.
The 10 poker hands, strongest to weakest
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Tap a card slot, pick a card, and we'll tell you which hand wins and why. Both hands need five cards.
Common matchups
The questions players ask most. Each one has a quick answer with the hands shown side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What beats what in poker? +
From strongest to weakest: royal flush, straight flush, four of a kind, full house, flush, straight, three of a kind, two pair, one pair, and high card. A hand beats any hand below it on that list, regardless of the cards' ranks.
What is the highest hand in poker? +
The royal flush: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, Ten all of the same suit. It is the best possible hand and cannot be beaten, only tied by a royal flush in another suit.
Does a flush beat a straight? +
Yes. A flush (five cards of one suit) is rarer than a straight (five cards in sequence), so it ranks higher and wins.
What is the lowest hand in poker? +
High card. If no player makes a pair or better, the hand with the single highest card wins, comparing the next-highest cards as a tiebreaker.
Do suits matter in poker hand rankings? +
No suit outranks another. Suits only matter for making a flush. When two players have the same hand type, the card ranks decide the winner, not the suits.