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Random Card Generator
Draw a card, any card. This random card generator picks one card from a standard 52-card deck. Every card has the same chance. Your browser's secure random tool makes the draw.
Use it for card games, magic practice, a random poker card or a quick tie-breaker without a real deck.
How to Draw a Random Card
- Press spin.
- Read the card: the rank (Ace to King) and the suit (clubs, diamonds, hearts, spades).
- Spin again for the next card. Every spin draws from all 52 cards.
The Deck in Numbers
A standard deck has 52 cards. There are 4 suits, and each has 13 ranks. Here are the odds for one draw.
| Question | Chance |
|---|---|
| A specific card, like the ace of spades | 1 in 52 (about 1.9%) |
| A given suit | 25% |
| A given rank, like any king | 1 in 13 (about 7.7%) |
| A face card (J, Q, K) | 3 in 13 (about 23%) |
| A red card | 50% |
Random Poker Card Generator
Deal five cards to make a poker hand. There are 2,598,960 different five-card hands. A royal flush is 4 of them, about 1 in 650,000. A single pair is far more common, around 42% of hands. To deal a hand here, open Customize, choose Spin and set "Number of winners" to 5. The five cards are all different. To deal a hand here, open Customize, choose Spin and set "Number of winners" to 5. The five cards are all different.
Random Playing Card Generator for Games and Classes
Turn order
Everyone draws a card. The highest goes first.
Math practice
Draw two cards and add or multiply them.
Magic practice
Pick-a-card tricks need a random start. This gives you one without a deck.
Story prompts
Let the suit and number decide a character or a setting.
Groups
Draw a suit to make four teams.
Draw Without Replacement
With a real deck, you cannot draw the same card twice until you reshuffle. By default each spin here is a new draw from all 52 cards, so the same card can come up twice. To draw like a real deck, open Customize, choose Winner and set Mode to "Elimination (remove winner)". Each card you draw then leaves the wheel. To get the full deck back, pick "Full deck" in Quick lists.
Other Random Tools
Need a number? Use the random number wheel or 1 to 6. Need a coin? Try the coin flip. For a letter, try the random letter generator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the random card generator a fair shuffle?
Yes. Every card has the same chance, drawn with your browser's secure random generator.
Does it use jokers?
No. The deck has 52 cards and no jokers.
Can I draw several cards at once?
Yes. Open Customize, choose Spin and set "Number of winners" from 1 to 10. The cards you get are all different.
Can I use this for poker?
You can use it for practice or a casual game. It is not a certified shuffle for real-money play.
Do I need an account?
No. It is free and works in your browser.