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Four of a Kind (Quads): Rules, Odds & Rank #3

Four cards of identical numerical rank across all four suits.

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Reviewed by PokerHandRank Editorial Team

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

Example 5-Card Four of a Kind (Quads):

K♥

♥

K♥

K♦

♦

K♦

K♣

♣

K♣

K♠

♠

K♠

9♦

♦

9♦

Rank Position: #3 of 10

5-Card Probability: 0.0240% (1 in 4,165)

7-Card Probability: 0.168% (1 in 594)

Unique Combos: 624

✓ What Four of a Kind (Quads) Beats

Full House, Flush, Straight, and all lower hands.

✗ What Four of a Kind (Quads) Loses To

Royal Flush and Straight Flush.

How Four of a Kind (Quads) Tiebreakers Work

The rank of the four cards decides the winner (Quad Kings beat Quad Queens). If all four cards are on the board, the fifth kicker card determines who wins the pot.

Strategic Considerations

Quads are a monster hand. When you hold a pocket pair and flop quads, you hold almost an unbreakable lock on the hand.

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FAQ Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, authoritative answers to common poker hand ranking disputes.

Does Four of a Kind beat a Full House? ▼

Yes! Four of a Kind always beats a Full House. Quad Twos beats Aces full of Kings.

What happens if four of a kind is on the board? ▼

If the community board contains four of a kind (e.g. 8-8-8-8-3), the player holding the highest fifth card in their hand wins the entire pot. If neither player holds a card higher than the 3, they split.

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