Knowing poker hands rankings is the single most important thing you need before playing any poker game in 2026. Whether you're playing Texas Hold'em, Omaha or any other variant at 96M, the hand ranking system is universal. This page is your complete reference — bookmark it and come back whenever you need a refresher.
The table below ranks all ten poker hand categories from strongest (1) to weakest (10), with example cards, probability of being dealt each hand, and the odds against making it in a five-card deal.
| Rank | Hand | Example | Probability | Odds Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Flush | A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠ | 0.000154% | 649,739 : 1 |
| 2 | Straight Flush | 9♥ 8♥ 7♥ 6♥ 5♥ | 0.00139% | 72,192 : 1 |
| 3 | Four of a Kind | Q♣ Q♦ Q♥ Q♠ 4♠ | 0.0240% | 4,164 : 1 |
| 4 | Full House | K♥ K♠ K♦ 7♣ 7♥ | 0.1441% | 693 : 1 |
| 5 | Flush | A♦ J♦ 8♦ 6♦ 3♦ | 0.1965% | 508 : 1 |
| 6 | Straight | 10♠ 9♥ 8♣ 7♦ 6♠ | 0.3925% | 254 : 1 |
| 7 | Three of a Kind | 8♠ 8♥ 8♦ K♣ 2♠ | 2.1128% | 46.3 : 1 |
| 8 | Two Pair | A♣ A♦ 5♠ 5♥ J♠ | 4.7539% | 20.0 : 1 |
| 9 | One Pair | 10♥ 10♠ A♦ 7♣ 3♥ | 42.2569% | 1.37 : 1 |
| 10 | High Card | A♠ J♥ 8♣ 5♦ 2♠ | 50.1177% | 0.995 : 1 |
The best possible poker hand. A Royal Flush consists of A, K, Q, J and 10, all of the same suit. There are only four possible Royal Flushes in a standard 52-card deck — one for each suit. If you're dealt one, you cannot lose.
Five consecutive cards of the same suit. For example, 5-6-7-8-9 of hearts. A Straight Flush is only beaten by a higher Straight Flush or a Royal Flush. The ace can be used as the lowest card (A-2-3-4-5) for the lowest possible straight flush, known as a "wheel."
Four cards of the same rank plus any fifth card. For example, four Queens. If two players both have four of a kind, the higher set of four wins. This hand is extremely rare and almost always wins the pot.
Three cards of one rank plus two cards of another rank. For example, three Kings and two Sevens (K-K-K-7-7). When comparing full houses, the three-of-a-kind portion determines the winner. K-K-K-2-2 beats Q-Q-Q-A-A.
Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence. For example, A-J-8-6-3 of diamonds. If two players both have a flush, the player with the highest card wins. If the highest cards are equal, compare the second highest, and so on.
Five consecutive cards of mixed suits. For example, 10-9-8-7-6 in different suits. The ace can be used as high (A-K-Q-J-10) or low (A-2-3-4-5), but cannot wrap around (K-A-2-3-4 is not valid).
Three cards of the same rank with two unrelated side cards. In Hold'em, "trips" means one card in your hand matches two on the board, while a "set" means you hold a pocket pair that matches one board card. Sets are generally more concealed and valuable.
Two different pairs plus a fifth card. For example, Aces and Fives with a Jack kicker. The higher pair is compared first. If both players have the same higher pair, the lower pair is compared. If both pairs are equal, the kicker decides.
Two cards of the same rank with three unrelated cards. This is the most common made hand in poker — you'll be dealt a pair about 42% of the time. Higher pairs beat lower pairs. If pairs are equal, kickers determine the winner.
When you haven't made any of the above hands, your hand is valued by its highest card. About half of all five-card hands are high-card hands. Ace-high beats King-high, and so on. If the highest cards are tied, lower cards are compared.