Deuce

A deuce is the two card in a deck of playing cards. While it's one of the lowest-ranking cards in poker, deuces can still form part of strong hands, particularly in games where straights and low hands are important.

Key Points

• Second-lowest card in the deck
• Important for wheel straights (A-2-3-4-5)
• Can be powerful in games like 2-7 Triple Draw
• Often used in low-ball variations

Common Uses

• Wheel straight component
• Small pocket pair when paired
• Key card in lowball games
• Bottom pair when hitting the flop

Strategic Considerations

• Pocket deuces are the lowest pocket pair
• Often needs to improve to win at showdown
• Can make disguised two-pair hands
• Important for completing low draws in mixed games

While deuces are among the lowest cards in the deck, understanding how to play them effectively in different situations and game variants is an important part of poker strategy. They're particularly valuable in mixed games and lowball variants where low cards have increased value.