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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Gol D. Roger” is an epic card of the Anime Memes pack, number 47 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 66 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Gol D. Roger” meme mean?
Bringing up Gol D. Roger means pointing at a founding figure whose single statement or act sets a whole story into motion. Among fans, he stands for ultimate ambition, the starting point of a grand adventure, or a mystery that still drives the plot even though the character himself is long gone by the time the story truly begins.
Where does the “Gol D. Roger” meme come from?
Gol D. Roger is a character from the manga One Piece, created by Japanese manga artist Eiichiro Oda and serialized since 1997 in Weekly Shōnen Jump. Known as the Pirate King, he captained the Roger Pirates and was the first person to reach Raftel, the final island of the Grand Line, where the treasure called One Piece is hidden. His public execution by the World Government, followed by his final declaration that his treasure awaits whoever finds it, sends thousands of aspiring pirates out to sea: this is the starting point of the entire One Piece plot, told years later through the series' main character, Monkey D. Luffy.
How to use the “Gol D. Roger” meme
- Describe someone extremely charismatic by comparing them to Gol D. Roger.
- Reference the Great Age of Pirates to talk about an event that triggers a wave of ambition.
- Use the name to joke about a treasure or final goal that is never fully revealed.
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The “Gol D. Roger” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Anime Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 66 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @dext |
How to get the “Gol D. Roger” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Gol D. Roger comes out of the Anime Memes 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
Who exactly is Gol D. Roger?
He is the One Piece character known as the Pirate King, the first to find the treasure called One Piece before being executed by the World Government.
Why is Gol D. Roger important in One Piece?
Because his final public statement, right before his execution, reveals the existence of the One Piece treasure and triggers the Great Age of Pirates that frames the entire series.
Is Gol D. Roger Luffy’s father?
No, Luffy is the son of Monkey D. Dragon; Gol D. Roger has no direct family connection to him in the story.
Has Gol D. Roger’s face ever been shown in One Piece?
Yes, the character appears in several flashbacks across the manga and anime, notably during the account of his execution.
How do I get the Gol D. Roger meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Gol D. Roger” is an epic card of the Anime Memes 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 Gol D. Roger card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: One Piece — Wikipédia · checked on October 29, 2026.
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