22 vs random hand equity
pocket 22 has exact preflop equity 50.33% vs a random hand (win 49.39%, tie 1.90%, lose 48.72%), ranking 87 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 49.39% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 1.90% |
| Lose | 48.72% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 50.33% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 87 / 169 |
| Boards enumerated | 2,097,572,400 |
Note: class-average values. Specific suit combinations (e.g. shared suits) shift the numbers by a few tenths of a percent.
Best 5 opponents / Worst 5 opponents
| Best 5 opponents | 72o（67.41%）、K2o（67.15%）、82o（67.03%）、Q2o（66.95%）、92o（66.82%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | AA（17.78%）、JJ（18.13%）、77（18.13%）、TT（18.13%）、QQ（18.15%） |
FAQ
Is 22 a good starting hand?
22 has 50.33% equity vs a random hand, ranking 87 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does 22 fear most?
Toughest opponents for 22: AA (22 equity 17.78%), JJ (22 equity 18.13%), 77 (22 equity 18.13%), TT (22 equity 18.13%), QQ (22 equity 18.15%).
What does "vs random hand" mean?
The opponent holds any two of the remaining 50 cards with equal probability (1,225 combos); figures are the weighted exhaustive average over all of them.
Related
Figures from app/data/matchup-matrix (exhaustive engine scripts/gen-matchup-matrix.mjs, cross-validated against lib/poker-equity.ts)
Cite this page: Pailiku, “22 vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/22-vs-random (2026).