Teen Patti hands are ranked like three-card poker. Below are all six hands from best to worst, an example of each, and how often each one is dealt. New to the game? Start with the Teen Patti rules.
Hand rankings, highest to lowest
| Rank | Hand | Example | Combinations | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trail / Set | K♠K♥ K♦ | 52 | 0.24% |
| 2 | Pure Sequence | 9♥ 10♥ J♥ | 48 | 0.22% |
| 3 | Sequence | 5♣ 6♦ 7♠| 720 | 3.26% |
| 4 | Color | Aâ™ 8â™ 3â™ | 1,096 | 4.96% |
| 5 | Pair | Q♣ Q♦ 4♥ | 3,744 | 16.94% |
| 6 | High Card | A♦ 9♣ 4♠| 16,440 | 74.39% |
There are 22,100 possible three-card hands in a 52-card deck, which is where the percentages come from.
Which hand wins when two players have the same type?
- Trail: the higher rank wins; three aces beat three kings, and so on down to three twos.
- Sequences and pure sequences: A-K-Q is the highest and A-2-3 is usually second highest; the rest rank by their top card. A few apps use a different order, so check the in-app rules.
- Color: compare the highest card, then the next, then the last.
- Pair: the higher pair wins; if the pairs match, the third card decides.
- High card: compare cards from the highest down.
Why a Pure Sequence is rarer than a Sequence
A Pure Sequence needs all three cards in the same suit, so there are only 48 of them against 720 plain Sequences. A Trail is slightly more common than a Pure Sequence, which is why it ranks higher in Teen Patti (unlike some poker hand orders).
More Teen Patti guides
- Teen Patti rules
- Teen Patti variations
- Teen Patti tips and strategy
- Teen Patti vs poker
- Teen Patti terms glossary
- Teen Patti side show explained
- Teen Patti bluffing guide
- Teen Patti vs rummy
- How to play Teen Patti online safely
- Teen Patti apps
Teen Patti involves financial risk. Play only with money you can afford to lose. 18+ only; check whether real-money play is legal in your state.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest hand in Teen Patti?
A Trail (set): three cards of the same rank. Three aces is the strongest, followed by Pure Sequence, Sequence, Color, Pair and High Card.
Which is higher in Teen Patti, Color or Sequence?
A Sequence beats a Color. Sequences are rarer (3.26%) than colors (4.96%) in Teen Patti, so they rank higher.
Is A-2-3 a valid sequence in Teen Patti?
In most rule sets, yes. A-K-Q is the highest sequence and A-2-3 is the second highest, but some apps differ, so check the in-app rules.
What are the odds of getting a Trail in Teen Patti?
There are 52 Trail hands out of 22,100 possible three-card hands, about 0.24%, or roughly 1 in 425.