Is ace king suited a good hand?

Ace king suited is one of the strongest hands in poker and the best non-pair you can hold, so you raise and re-raise it and are happy to get all the money in before the flop.

Big Slick (suited)

Strong

67%

Equity vs a random hand

4

Combos (of 1,326)

5/5

Seats that open it

Open it from anywhere and re-raise with it as a hand that wants action, not as a bluff. Against another big hand it is rarely a big underdog: it flips against pairs below kings and dominates other ace and king hands. The suit matters because it makes flushes and gives you more ways to keep barreling when you miss a pair.

This hand opens for a raise from every position, including under the gun.

Common mistake: Folding it to preflop aggression because it is "only ace high." Big Slick has too much equity to fold cheaply, and it makes the top two pairs on the board.

Quick tip: A coin flip at worst against pairs below kings, and well ahead of weaker ace and king hands. Get it in.