Hand strength
What is Bottom Pair in Poker? Definition & Examples
The definition, with context from real hands and how it connects to the rest of your strategy.
Quick answer
Bottom Pair: A pair using one of your hole cards and the lowest board card.
In more detail
Bottom pair is rarely good vs aggression. It’s a 'one-street hand' that can usually call once on the flop and fold to further pressure unless improvement is likely.
Common questions
What does Bottom Pair mean in poker?
Bottom pair is rarely good vs aggression. It’s a 'one-street hand' that can usually call once on the flop and fold to further pressure unless improvement is likely.
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