What poker cards are good?

In poker, the strength of your hand is crucial to your success in the game. The standard poker hand rankings, from highest to lowest, are as follows:

Royal Flush: A, K, Q, J, 10, all of the same suit.

Straight Flush: Five consecutive cards of the same suit (not including a royal flush).

Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank.

Full House: Three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.

Flush: Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence.

Straight: Five consecutive cards of different suits.

Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank.

Two Pair: Two sets of pairs.

One Pair: One set of a pair.

High Card: If no one has any of the above, the winner is determined by the highest card in their hand.

When considering what poker cards are "good," it depends on the specific context of the game, your position, the betting round, and other factors. In Texas Hold'em, for example, starting hands like high pairs (e.g., A-A, K-K), high cards of the same suit (e.g., A-K suited), and consecutive cards of the same suit (e.g., 10-J suited) are generally considered strong.

However, the best approach is not only to focus on the strength of your individual cards but also to consider your position at the table, the betting actions of your opponents, and your overall strategy. Skilled poker players often make decisions based on a combination of factors rather than just the strength of their cards.