Full explanation — Blocker
A blocker is a card you hold that reduces the number of strong combinations your opponent can have. Holding the A♠ on a spade board, for example, means they cannot hold the nut flush — which makes it a great bluffing card.
What is Blocker in poker?
A blocker is a card you hold that reduces the number of strong combinations your opponent can have. Holding the A♠ on a spade board, for example, means they cannot hold the nut flush — which makes it a great bluffing card.
- English term: Blocker
- Category: Pro terms
- In short: A card in your hand that removes combinations from the opponent's range.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
Blocker
A card in your hand that removes combinations from the opponent's range.
Blocker
Where you meet it at the table
Blocker (Blocker) belongs to the Pro terms category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blocker in poker?
A blocker is a card you hold that reduces the number of strong combinations your opponent can have. Holding the A♠ on a spade board, for example, means they cannot hold the nut flush — which makes it a great bluffing card.
What is Blocker called in English?
The English term is "Blocker". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Blocker belong to?
Blocker belongs to the "Pro terms" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.