There is a fairly good chance that you will land a three-of-a-kind in poker at some point. Our guide unpacks this hand, what it is, what beats it, and also reveals some probabilities so you can play confidently. Sounds good? Let’s first examine what this poker hand looks like. What Does Three Of A Kind Look Like in Poker? 3 of a kind cards are exactly what the name implies: three cards of the same rank plus two unrelated cards.