Hand Rankings — Chapter 2 | PocketCherries™ Beginner Course

This chapter covers all ten Texas Hold’em hand categories in order from weakest to strongest. Visual card examples illustrate each rank, and interactive quizzes test your understanding before you move on. Knowing the hand hierarchy instantly is essential at the table — it tells you whether to bet, call, or fold at a glance.

The 10 Hands (Weakest to Strongest)

1. High Card — No matching ranks, no sequence, no flush. Your highest single card plays.
2. One Pair — Two cards of the same rank.
3. Two Pair — Two different pairs.
4. Three of a Kind — Three cards of the same rank.
5. Straight — Five consecutive ranks, any suits.
6. Flush — Five cards of the same suit in any order.
7. Full House — Three of a kind plus a pair.
8. Four of a Kind (Quads) — All four cards of the same rank.
9. Straight Flush — Five consecutive ranks, all the same suit.
10. Royal Flush — T–J–Q–K–A all of one suit. The unbeatable top hand.

This chapter takes approximately 10 minutes. See also the full hand rankings reference. When you finish, continue to Chapter 3: Texas Hold’em Setup or return to the course hub.