One pair
One pair of matching cards, plus three unrelated side cards.
Rank 9 of 10 poker hands.
How it’s made
- Two cards of the same rank, plus three unrelated cards.
Example hand
10♠ 10♥ 2♠ 5♥ K♦
Odds
- 42.26%(1 in 2)
- 1,098,240 out of 2,598,960 possible 5-card hands
Breaking ties between the same hand
- Compare the pair's rank first, then the three kickers from highest to lowest if tied.
Common mistakes
- All three kickers are compared in order — a tie on the first kicker can still be broken by the second or third.
Rank
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