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One Pair: Rules, Odds & Rank #9

Two cards of identical rank plus three kickers.

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Reviewed by PokerHandRank Editorial Team
• Last Updated: • Deterministic Poker Rules
Example 5-Card One Pair:
A♠
♠
A♠
A♥
♥
A♥
K♦
♦
K♦
J♣
♣
J♣
8♠
♠
8♠
Rank Position: #9 of 10
5-Card Probability: 42.2569% (1 in 2.4)
7-Card Probability: 43.8% (1 in 2.3)
Unique Combos: 1,098,240

✓ What One Pair Beats

High Card.

✗ What One Pair Loses To

Two Pair and all higher hands.

How One Pair Tiebreakers Work

The higher pair wins (Pair of Aces beats Pair of Kings). If both hold the identical pair, compare the three kickers in descending order.

Strategic Considerations

One pair is the most common winning hand in small pots. Having top pair with a strong kicker (Top Pair Top Kicker / TPTK) is standard winning poker.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, authoritative answers to common poker hand ranking disputes.

What is a "Kicker" when both players have a pair? ▼
If both players make a pair of Kings (e.g. Player A has K-A and Player B has K-Q on K-9-7-4-2), Player A wins because their Ace kicker beats Player B's Queen kicker.
Does a Pair beat High Card? ▼
Yes, any pair (even Deuces 2-2) beats an Ace-high hand.
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