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What Is Top Set in Poker?

A set made with a pocket pair matching the highest board rank.

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What it means

It can be very strong while still vulnerable to later straights or flushes.

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A practical example

You hold K-K on K-7-2 for top set.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

Dirty OutA card that appears to improve your hand but may still leave you behind.Explore ↗Second PairA pair below the highest board rank, often synonymous with middle pair on the flop.Explore ↗CounterfeitA board card that weakens the relative value of a player's existing hand.Explore ↗BoatSlang for a full house.Explore ↗Made HandA hand with a current rank that does not require improvement to have showdown value.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex