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Flush: Rules, Odds & Rank #5

Any five cards of the same suit that are not consecutive in rank.

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Reviewed by PokerHandRank Editorial Team

• Last Updated: 2026-11-06 • Deterministic Poker Rules

Example 5-Card Flush:

A♣

♣

A♣

J♣

♣

J♣

8♣

♣

8♣

6♣

♣

6♣

3♣

♣

3♣

Rank Position: #5 of 10

5-Card Probability: 0.1965% (1 in 508)

7-Card Probability: 3.03% (1 in 33)

Unique Combos: 5,108

✓ What Flush Beats

Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, High Card.

✗ What Flush Loses To

Full House, Four of a Kind, Straight Flush, Royal Flush.

How Flush Tiebreakers Work

The player with the highest card of the flush wins (e.g. Ace-high flush beats King-high flush). If top cards match, compare 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th cards.

Strategic Considerations

When drawing to a flush, having the Ace (Nut Flush Draw) is immensely valuable, as you can win huge pots against lower flushes.

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FAQ Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, authoritative answers to common poker hand ranking disputes.

Does a Flush beat a Straight? ▼

Yes, a Flush always beats a Straight. A Flush requires 5 cards of the same suit, which is rarer than 5 consecutive cards.

Can two players both have a flush in Texas Hold'em? ▼

Yes, when 3 or 4 community cards of the same suit are on the board, multiple players can make a flush. The player with the highest card in that suit wins.

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