Pusoy Dos is a Filipino shedding card game where four players race to empty their hands by playing poker-style combinations. The name means "Poker Two" in Filipino, and the 2 is the highest-ranking card in the game.

How many players can play?

| Players | Works? | | ------- | ------------------------- | | 2 | Possible but not standard | | 3 | Works with adjustments | | 4 | Standard and best | Recommended: 4 players for the authentic experience.

A standard 52-card deck with no jokers. Each player receives exactly 13 cards.

Be the first player to empty your hand of all 13 cards. The winner scores zero points, while other players accumulate penalty points based on remaining cards.

How long does a game take?

A typical round of Pusoy Dos takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on player skill and the specific ruleset being used.

What is the highest card?

2♠ (Two of Spades) is the single highest card in Pusoy Dos, combining the highest rank (2) with the highest suit (Spades).

What is the card order?

| Order | Card | | ------- | ----------------------------- | | Highest | 2 | | Then | A | | Then | K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 | | Lowest | 3 |

What is the suit order?

| Suit | Rank | | ------- | ---------- | | Highest | ♠ Spades | | Then | ♥ Hearts | | Then | ♦ Diamonds | | Lowest | ♣ Clubs |

Yes. In Pusoy Dos, 2 is higher than Ace. This is one of the game's defining features and the source of its name.

What happens with equal rank cards?

Compare by suit. Spades beats Hearts beats Diamonds beats Clubs. Example: 7♠ beats 7♥ beats 7♦ beats 7♣

What combinations can you play?

| Combination | Cards | Example | | -------------- | ----- | ------------------- | | Single | 1 | K, 2♠ | | Pair | 2 | 7-7, K-K | | Triple | 3 | 8-8-8 | | Straight | 5 | 3-4-5-6-7 | | Flush | 5 | Five same suit | | Full house | 5 | 7-7-7-K-K | | Four of a kind | 5 | 8-8-8-8-3 | | Straight flush | 5 | 5-6-7-8-9 same suit |

Can 2 be used in a straight?

No. The 2 cannot be part of a straight because it is the highest card. Invalid: A-2-3-4-5, 2-3-4-5-6 Valid: 3-4-5-6-7, 10-J-Q-K-A

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Pusoy Dos

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Filipino Shedding Card Game

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A popular Filipino shedding game for 2-4 players using a standard 52-card deck. Similar to Big Two and Tiến Lên, the goal is to be the first to discard all cards. Features poker-style hand combinations.

Reviewed by Card Games Academy Editorial Team · Traditional Card Games Researchers

Last Updated: April 15, 2026

Pusoy Dos is a 2-4-player card game that typically lasts 15-30 min. Start with the core rules first, then move to strategy and FAQ to improve your win rate.

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