Poker Chart – Poker Ranking and Hand Hierarchy Guide
Your complete beginner-friendly guide to poker sequences, hand rankings, and winning hands. Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world. It is loved because it combines skill, strategy, psychology, and a little bit of luck. But to win regularly, the first thing every player must learn is the poker hand rankings also called the poker sequence or poker hierarchy.
This simple guide explains all poker hands from highest to lowest, along with examples, tips, and probability charts. Whether you play Texas Hold’em, Omaha, or any other poker game, these rankings always stay the same.
What Is the Poker Sequence? (Poker Ranking Order)
The poker sequence shows hands from the strongest to the weakest. Memorizing this order helps you make smart decisions—when to bet, call, fold, or go all-in. Below is the complete poker hierarchy explained in very easy words.
Poker Hand Rankings (Highest to Lowest)
Here is the full poker sequence chart with easy explanations:
1. Royal Flush (Strongest Hand in Poker)
The #1 hand in poker, unbeatable in all situations.
Cards: A, K, Q, J, 10 — all of the same suit.
Example:
A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠
This hand is extremely rare but is the dream of every player.
2. Straight Flush
Five cards in a row, all of the same suit.
Example: 9♣ 8♣ 7♣ 6♣ 5♣
A Straight Flush beats all hands except a Royal Flush.
3. Four of a Kind (Quads)
Four cards of the same number + one extra card.
Example: A♠ A♦ A♣ A♥ + 9♦
Very strong and almost always a winning hand
4. Full House
Three cards of one number + two cards of another number.
Example: K♠ K♦ K♣ + 5♠ 5♣
Full House beats a Flush and a Straight.
5. Flush
Any five cards of the same suit, but not in sequence.
Example: A♣ J♣ 8♣ 4♣ 2♣
If both players get a Flush, the highest card wins.
6. Straight
Five cards in order, but of different suits.
Example: 10♦ 9♠ 8♣ 7♥ 6♠
Simple but strong enough to win many pots.
7. Three of a Kind (Trips or Set)
Three cards of the same rank.
Example: 7♠ 7♣ 7♦ + K♠ + 3♠
8. Two Pair
Two cards of one rank + two cards of another rank.
Example: Q♠ Q♦ + 6♠ 6♣ + 4♦
If two players have the same pairs, the 5th card (kicker) decides the winner.
9. One Pair
Two cards of the same number.
Example: J♠ J♦ + 8♣ + 4♠ + 2♦
Common but weak in bigger pots.
10. High Card (Lowest Ranking Hand)
If no combination is formed, the highest card decides the hand.
Example: A♠ 10♠ 9♦ 5♣ 2♦
Which Hands Should You Play Preflop?
Your starting hands decide your win rate. Always begin with stronger cards.
Best Hands to Play Pre-Flop
1. Big Pocket Pairs
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AA
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KK
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QQ
These are premium hands. Raise confidently.
2. Strong Suited Connectors
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AK suited
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KQ suited
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QJ suited
They can form flushes, straights, and high pairs.
3. High Card Combos
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Ace-King (AK)
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Ace-Queen (AQ)
Even unsuited, these are strong openers.
Top 5 Starting Hands in Poker
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Pocket Aces (A♠ A♥)
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Pocket Kings (K♠ K♣)
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Pocket Queens (Q♥ Q♦)
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Pocket Jacks (J♠ J♥)
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Ace-King Suited (A♠ K♠)
These hands give you the highest chance of winning preflop.
Poker Hands Probability Table (Easy Chart)
| Poker Hand | Combinations | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 4 | 0.000154% | 649,739:1 |
| Straight Flush | 36 | 0.00139% | 72,192:1 |
| Four of a Kind | 624 | 0.02401% | 4,164:1 |
| Full House | 3,744 | 0.1441% | 693:1 |
| Flush | 5,108 | 0.197% | 508:1 |
| Straight | 10,200 | 0.3925% | 254:1 |
| Three of a Kind | 54,912 | 2.1128% | 46:1 |
| Two Pair | 123,552 | 4.7539% | 20:1 |
| One Pair | 1,098,240 | 42.2569% | 2.37:1 |
| High Card | 1,302,540 | 50.1177% | 1.99:1 |
This shows how rare each hand is and helps you understand why some hands are more valuable.
Absolute Value vs. Relative Value (Very Easy Explanation)
Absolute Value
The hand’s rank in the poker sequence.
Example: Flush will always beat
Straight.
Relative Value
Strength depends on the board and opponent actions.
Example:
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You have a pair of Aces
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But board shows four cards to a straight
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Someone may have a straight → your Aces become weak
Understanding both helps avoid big losses.
Final Thoughts
Learning the poker sequence, poker hand rankings, and poker winning hands is the first major step to becoming a confident player. Once you master these basics, you can start improving your bluffing, betting, and overall game strategy.
The Teen Patti Master Strategy Team
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