Ranking reference
Teen Patti Hand Rankings and Examples
Use this ordered reference to identify the six common Teen Patti hand categories and compare hands consistently.
The list below follows the most widely used order, from strongest to weakest. Local rules can vary, especially for ace-based sequences and exact ties, so agree on those details before the deal.
| Rank | Hand | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trail or Trio | Q-Q-Q | Three cards of the same rank. |
| 2 | Pure Sequence | 7-8-9 of hearts | Three consecutive cards in one suit. |
| 3 | Sequence | 4-5-6 in mixed suits | Three consecutive cards using more than one suit. |
| 4 | Color | 2-7-J of clubs | Three cards in one suit that are not consecutive. |
| 5 | Pair | 9-9-K | Two cards of one rank and one unmatched card. |
| 6 | High Card | A-J-7 in mixed suits | No sequence, color, pair or trail. |
1. Trail or trio
A trail contains three cards of the same rank. Compare the repeated rank when two trails appear. Under the usual order, three aces beat three kings, and three kings beat three queens.
2. Pure sequence
A pure sequence combines consecutive ranks with a single suit. Groups should decide how A-2-3 and Q-K-A are ordered. Do not assume every table treats the ace in the same way.
3. Sequence
A regular sequence also uses three consecutive ranks, but the suits are mixed. Compare the highest relevant rank using the sequence rule agreed before play.
4. Color
A color contains three cards of one suit without consecutive ranks. In formats where suits are equal, compare the highest card, then the next highest card if necessary.
5. Pair
First compare the rank of the pair. If both hands contain the same pair, compare the unmatched card. For example, 10-10-A normally beats 10-10-8.
6. High card
Compare the highest card first. If those match, compare the second card and then the third. The precise ace rule should remain consistent with the sequence rules selected by the group.
Common comparison mistakes
- Calling any three cards of one suit a pure sequence; they must also be consecutive.
- Ranking a color above a sequence; the usual order places a sequence first.
- Using suit strength without agreeing that suits are ranked.
- Changing the ace rule after cards have been dealt.
New to the overall flow? Continue with how to play Teen Patti or return to the beginner rules.