Four aces are commonly called Four of a Kind in poker. This hand consists of four cards of the same rank, and when those cards are aces, it represents the highest possible Four of a Kind hand.
Understanding Four of a Kind
In poker, a "Four of a Kind" is a very strong hand where a player holds all four cards of a single rank. For instance, four kings, four queens, or four sevens would all be considered Four of a Kind. When the rank is Aces, it signifies the most powerful iteration of this hand.
Ranking in Poker
Four of a Kind is an exceptionally powerful hand in most poker variants. It ranks very high on the poker hand hierarchy. Specifically, a Four of a Kind hand ranks second only to a Straight Flush. This means that very few hands can beat it.
The Unmatched Power of Four Aces
While any Four of a Kind is a strong hand, four aces hold a unique distinction. If two players both have a Four of a Kind hand in the same game, the hand with the higher-ranked cards wins. Since the ace is the highest-value card in the standard poker deck, having four aces means you possess the absolute strongest possible Four of a Kind. In a scenario where two players have Four of a Kind, the player with four aces will always emerge victorious.
To illustrate its ranking, consider the top hands in poker:
| Rank | Hand Name | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Straight Flush | Five cards in sequence, all of the same suit. | 5♠ 6♠ 7♠ 8♠ 9♠ |
| 2 | Four of a Kind | Four cards of the same rank. | A♠ A♥ A♦ A♣ K♦ |
| 3 | Full House | Three cards of one rank and two of another. | Q♠ Q♥ Q♦ J♣ J♠ |
