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“Amen” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

“AMEN” is the answer given by Ash, the hero of Pokémon, known as Sacha in French, after he is told: “Ash, be marked with the spirit of Holy, the Gift of God!”.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “Amen” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Amen” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 2644 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Amen” meme mean?

The meme plays on the contrast between a solemn religious formula and the laconic reply of a Pokémon trainer. “Amen” lands like a punchline: Ash complies without thinking, as if nothing were odd. People use it to close a pompous sentence, to approve an absurdity with confidence, or to mock a speech that takes itself too seriously. It also works as a quick “fine by me” with a touch of irony and nostalgia for the French version of the series.

Where does the “Amen” meme come from?

The card quotes the line as: “Ash, be marked with the spirit of Holy, the Gift of God!”, followed by Ash’s “AMEN”. In the French version he is called Sacha, and the French card gives the same scene under that name. The clumsy phrasing is part of the charm. It circulates both as a cartoon clip and as a written quote. French parody videos built around Pokémon, such as YTP-style edits, helped popularize this kind of off-kilter scene.

How to use the “Amen” meme

  • Answer “AMEN” to a solemn announcement to deflate it.
  • End an overly dramatic message with Ash’s reply.
  • Quote the scene when someone launches into a grandiose speech.
  • Pair a Pokémon image with the line for a nostalgic effect.

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The “Amen” card in MyMemeCards

Amen card
NumberNo. 2644
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3496
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@tholfrick
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,496 cards
  • Common1,47842%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Amen” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Amen comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic 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 20 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 is the Amen Ash meme?

It is Ash’s reply in Pokémon after being told a solemn line about the spirit and the gift of God.

Who says “Amen” in the meme?

Ash, called Sacha in the French version.

Why is it funny?

A very solemn sentence receives a short, serious answer, which makes a comic gap.

How do I get the Amen meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Amen” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Amen card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

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