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Scare card

A community card likely to have improved someone or to frighten made hands.

In depth

A scare card is a community card that may have improved an opponent’s hand or threatens a player’s current holding, creating uncertainty about whether a previously strong hand remains ahead. It alters the strategic dynamic by introducing potential risk, reflecting how board texture can pressure players without confirming actual hand strength.

Chinese: 惊吓牌