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Pocket pair

Two hole cards of the same rank, from pocket deuces up to pocket aces.

In depth

A pocket pair is a starting hand in Texas hold'em consisting of two hole cards of the same rank, such as pocket deuces (2-2) through pocket aces (A-A). This hand forms an immediate pair before the flop, distinguishing it from unpaired hands that require board interaction to develop strength. The value of a pocket pair depends on its rank, with higher pairs generally stronger than lower ones.

Chinese: 口袋对子