One Pair

Basic Definition

A one pair is a poker hand consisting of two cards of the same rank. It can be formed on the flop, turn, river, or from the initial hand (hole cards).

Specific Situation

- When your hand is something like , it is called a "pocket pair," meaning you start the hand with one pair already made.

- If the board shows and your hand is , you have one pair. In this case, it is a "top pair," because your pair matches the highest-ranked card on the board.

Important Information

- The strength of a one pair hand varies greatly depending on the rank. For example, among pocket pairs, is the strongest, while is weak.

- Even if you make one pair, there is a strong chance your opponent holds a stronger hand, so you should not let your guard down.

Examples of Term Usage

"I made one pair on the flop, so I’m probably ahead for now."