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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “A Certain Magical Index” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21894 of the collection, and the 239th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “A Certain Magical Index” meme mean?
This visual format expresses benevolent contempt or authoritative correction towards a statement perceived as erroneous. The user positions themselves as an expert about to dismantle opposing logic with irrefutable facts. The dominant emotion is assumed intellectual superiority, turning a serious debate into a comedic punchline where rigor serves as a satirical weapon.
Where does the “A Certain Magical Index” meme come from?
The original phrase comes from a photograph published on Flickr by Dan Price on October 26, 2010. On December 22, 2010, a macro image combining this text with a scene from the Japanese anime *A Certain Magical Index* circulated on chan4chan. The meme's popularity consolidated after a repost on 4chan's /a/ board on August 23, 2011, before spreading widely online in early 2012. Sources do not specify exactly which character appears in the screenshot used for this verbal rebuttal.
- 2010Publication of the source photo by Dan Price on Flickr on October 26.
- 2010Creation of the meme image combining the text with the anime on chan4chan on December 22.
- 2011Viral spread via a repost on 4chan's /a/ board on August 23.
How to use the “A Certain Magical Index” meme
- Use this image to respond sarcastically to an unfounded conspiracy theory on social media.
- Insert the meme after stating a glaring factual error in a technical comment.
- Employ the phrase to mark the start of a detailed explanation aimed at correcting a common misunderstanding.
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The “A Certain Magical Index” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 62/100 · #239 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “A Certain Magical Index” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; A Certain Magical Index comes out of the Memes World series 73 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does Let Me Tell You Why That’s Bullshit mean?
This English phrase literally means 'Let me tell you why that is completely false.' It introduces a direct and often humorous refutation of a statement judged absurd.
Where does the A Certain Magical Index meme come from?
The meme combines a phrase from a 2010 Flickr photo with a screenshot from the Japanese anime *A Certain Magical Index*, massively distributed on 4chan in 2011.
Who is the character in the meme?
Documented sources do not specifically identify which character from the anime appears in the screenshot used for this specific meme.
How do I get the A Certain Magical Index meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “A Certain Magical Index” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the A Certain Magical Index card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: A Certain Magical Index - Wikipedia · Toaru Majutsu no Index (A Certain Magical Index) — Complete Encyclopedia & Guide · Toaru Majutsu no Index (A Certain Magical Index) Quotes · checked on October 15, 2026.
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