2433. Best Poker Hand
My accepted Python solution to LeetCode problem 2433, Best Poker Hand, running in 2ms.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Python
- Runtime 2ms
- Memory 17.3MB
- Updated
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The problem statement is LeetCode’s and stays on their site. What follows is my accepted solution.
Python
Accepted on LeetCode — runtime 2ms, memory 17.3MB, accepted 2026-01-01.
class Solution:
def bestHand(self, ranks: List[int], suits: List[str]) -> str:
from collections import Counter
if len(set(suits)) == 1:
return "Flush"
rank_counts = Counter(ranks)
max_count = max(rank_counts.values())
if max_count >= 3:
return "Three of a Kind"
if max_count == 2:
return "Pair"
return "High Card"