Bluff Catcher

A bluff catcher is a hand that can only beat bluffs—it has no value against an opponent's strong hands. The concept of bluff catching becomes crucial in scenarios where an opponent has a polarized range (either a very strong hand or nothing at all). Holding a bluff catcher often means calling a large river bet when you suspect your opponent could be bluffing with missed draws. Effective bluff catching requires an understanding of blockers, opponent tendencies, and pot odds. Players need to accurately assess the likelihood that the opponent is bluffing to profitably make such calls.