Choose a hand to inspect
The table below remains available without JavaScript. Examples illustrate one common order; a particular table’s rules govern its ace sequences, ties and variations.
| Rank | Category | Example | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trail | A♠ A♥ A♦ | Same rank on all 3 cards |
| 2 | Pure sequence | 7♥ 8♥ 9♥ | Consecutive ranks, same suit |
| 3 | Sequence | 7♠ 8♥ 9♦ | Consecutive ranks, mixed suits |
| 4 | Colour | 2♣ 6♣ J♣ | Same suit, outside a sequence |
| 5 | Pair | K♠ K♥ 5♦ | 2 matching ranks and one other card |
| 6 | High card | A♣ J♦ 7♠ | Outside the stronger categories |
Why an ace can still be in the weaker hand
Compare categories before individual ranks. A pair of kings is above a high-card ace under the common hand order. Once both hands belong to the same category, compare the ranks that matter to that pattern.
For two pairs of equal rank, the remaining card can decide the comparison under the selected tie rules. For colour or high-card hands, comparison commonly proceeds from the highest card downward.
Check ace sequences explicitly
Many rulebooks accept both A–2–3 and A–K–Q, but their relative order varies. A sequence cannot be assumed to wrap through K–A–2. Read the actual table rule before applying any example.
Joker formats and low-hand variations can change the objective or eligible combinations. The common ranking table is a reference for the stated format, rather than a universal rule for every mode.
Sources and scope
Sources reviewed on 23 October 2026. Android menus and publisher releases can change. Card examples explain common conventions; the selected table’s own published rules govern its format.