What beats what in poker
Ten hand categories make 45 possible matchups — and every single one has a fixed answer. Pick yours below, or learn the whole ladder in five minutes with the trainer.
Royal Flush beats…
- Does a royal flush beat a straight flush? Yes
- Does a royal flush beat four of a kind? Yes
- Does a royal flush beat a full house? Yes
- Does a royal flush beat a flush? Yes
- Does a royal flush beat a straight? Yes
- Does a royal flush beat three of a kind? Yes
- Does a royal flush beat two pair? Yes
- Does a royal flush beat a pair? Yes
- Does a royal flush beat high card? Yes
Straight Flush beats…
- Does a straight flush beat four of a kind? Yes
- Does a straight flush beat a full house? Yes
- Does a straight flush beat a flush? Yes
- Does a straight flush beat a straight? Yes
- Does a straight flush beat three of a kind? Yes
- Does a straight flush beat two pair? Yes
- Does a straight flush beat a pair? Yes
- Does a straight flush beat high card? Yes
Four of a Kind beats…
Full House beats…
Flush beats…
Straight beats…
Three of a Kind beats…
Two Pair beats…
One Pair beats…
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