A pair in poker means you have two cards of the same rank, like two kings or two sevens. It’s one of the most basic hand types and ranks just above high card in the poker hand hierarchy.
You can make a pair using:
Pairs are very common, but not all are created equal. A pair of aces is much stronger than a pair of fours, and kicker cards (the highest unmatched card) often decide who wins when two players have the same pair.
You’ll hear about top pair, middle pair, or bottom pair, depending on where your pair ranks compared to the highest card on the board.
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