Definition
An overcard is a card rank higher than relevant board ranks, which can change equity significantly on runouts.
Overcard
A card higher than any card on the board (or higher than your pair).
Key points
- Overcards can improve top pair potential or create threats to existing pairs.
- Two overcards can have meaningful equity versus small pairs.
- Overcards matter more when they bring additional draw equity.
Common misconceptions
Myth
Overcards are always good to continue with.
Reality
They can be dominated and have poor realization.
Myth
Overcards mean I’m ahead.
Reality
They’re potential, not made value.