banner

POKER

logo with dark background
  • How to Play
  • Poker Hands Rankings Charts

    Poker is a thrilling and strategic card game that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. At its core poker is a game of skill and strategy. The game was first played in the southern United States in the early 1800s.

    To ace the game, it’s essential to understand not just the rules and strategies, but also the poker hand rankings. Poker hands are combinations of five cards, ranked from the highest (like a Royal Flush) to the lowest (like a High Card). Knowing the value and strength of each hand is extremely important, especially in tournaments. It equips you to make smarter decisions and shapes your overall strategy at the table.

    At PokerStars, we deal with many varieties of poker, some of which use different hand rankings. Texas Hold’em, Omaha and Seven Card Stud all use the traditional ‘high’ poker rankings. Wish to explore and win big? Sign up on the platform and play our interactive cash games and tournaments.

    Rank Hands Name Example Description
    1Strongest ROYAL FLUSH Top 5 rank cards of the same suit.
    2 STRAIGHT FLUSH Any 5 consecutive cards of same suit.
    3 Four Of a Kind Four cards of the same rank.
    4 Full House 3 cards of same rank & 2 cards of same rank
    5 Flush Any five cards of the same suit.
    6 Straight Any five consecutive cards of different suits.
    7 Three of a Kind Three cards of the same rank.
    8 Two Pair 2 cards of same rank & 2 cards of same rank.
    9 One Pair Two cards of the same rank.
    10 Weakest High Card Highest random card not falling in any category.


    Below is a complete list of poker hands, your ultimate guide to understanding which hands win and how to use them effectively at the poker table.


    Common Mistakes to Avoid In Your Next Poker Game

    Experienced players also sometimes mix up the hand rankings. To be sure of your hand rankings, here a few mistakes you should watch out for:

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    1. What is a full house in poker?
    -
    A full house is a hand with three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank, like 3 Kings and 2 Tens.
    2. What are the poker hands in order?
    +
    The poker hands in order from highest to lowest are:
    1. Royal Flush
    2. Straight Flush
    3. Four of a Kind
    4. Full House
    5. Flush
    6. Straight
    7. Three of a Kind
    8. Two Pair
    9. One Pair
    10. High Card

    Where royal flush is the strongest hand and high card is the weakest of all.

    3. What is the highest card hand in poker?
    +
    A Royal Flush – A, K, Q, J, 10 of the same suit.
    4. Which poker hand wins the most?
    +
    The Royal Flush is the strongest and unbeatable hand.
    5. What is the worst hand in poker?
    +
    A high card hand with low, unconnected, and unsuited cards, like 7-2 offsuit.
    Download

    Hand Rankings

    Hand Rankings

    Find out how the different hands compare in Texas Hold'em, Omaha and other games.

    Playing for Real Money

    Playing for Real Money

    Make your first real money deposit and start playing at PokerStars. Deposits are fast and secure.