Definition
A flush draw is a hand that needs one additional card of a specific suit to make a flush.
Flush draw
Four cards to a flush, needing one more of the suit.
Key points
- A typical flush draw has 9 outs, but some are dirty on paired/straight boards.
- Nut flush draws avoid reverse implied odds versus higher flushes.
- Flush draws can be strong semi-bluffs due to fold equity plus showdown equity.
Common misconceptions
Myth
Any flush draw is a strong draw.
Reality
Low flush draws can be dominated.
Myth
Flush draws are automatic calls.
Reality
Pot odds and future costs still apply.