Basic Poker Hand Rankings (from highest to lowest):

1. Royal Flush: A, K, Q, J, 10, all of the same suit (e.g., A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠).
2. Straight Flush: Five consecutive cards of the same suit (e.g., 7♣ 8♣ 9♣ 10♣ J♣).
3. Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank (e.g., 9♠ 9♣ 9♦ 9♥).
4. Full House: Three of a kind plus a pair (e.g., 3♠ 3♦ 3♣ 6♠ 6♦).
5. Flush: Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence (e.g., 2♠ 4♠ 7♠ 9♠ Q♠).
6. Straight: Five consecutive cards of different suits (e.g., 5♠ 6♣ 7♦ 8♠ 9♣).
7. Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank (e.g., 7♠ 7♦ 7♣).
8. Two Pair: Two sets of pairs (e.g., 8♠ 8♣ 4♠ 4♦).
9. One Pair: Two cards of the same rank (e.g., 6♠ 6♣).
10. High Card: When no other hand is made, the highest card in your hand determines the value (e.g., A♠ 7♣ if no other combination is present).