Poker glossary · Math & odds
What does “combos” mean in poker?
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Definition
Combos (combinations): A combo is one specific two-card version of a starting hand; there are 1,326 possible starting-hand combos in Texas Hold’em.
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Each pocket pair has 6 combos and each unpaired hand has 16: 4 suited and 12 offsuit. Counting combos shows how likely different hands are within a range. Cards on the board and in your own hand reduce the combos available, which is the idea behind blockers.
Example: On a K♠ 7♦ 2♣ flop, a set of kings has only 3 combos left, while A-K still has 12.
Related terms
- BlockerA blocker is a card in your hand that reduces the number of combinations of a particular hand your opponent can hold.
- RangeAll the hands a player could hold in a given spot, not just one hand.
- Preflop chartA preflop chart is a grid of all 169 distinct starting hands, showing which to raise, call or fold from each position at the table.