As per Texas Hold'em two-pair tie-breaker rule, the pot is shared if both players have the same kickers or if the community card is the highest. ... Poker pair rules say that if the pairs are of the same value, the highest kicker card determines the winner. A second and even third kicker can be used if necessary.

Does high card count in 2 pair?

Two pair is always ranked by the value of the highest pair first and only if that pair is the same for both players do you rank by the second pair. If both of two pairs are identical it will be the kicker that will decide the winner (the highest-value fifth card is the kicker).

Does high card matter in pairs?

If two or more players have the same hand the high card determines the winner. For straights or flushes, the highest top card is declared the winner. For one pair and two pair hands, the highest kicker wins. If players have the same 5-card hand, it is a tie and the pot is split equally.