MyMemeCards editorial team
Watch the ref
Nobody has added this meme's ref yet. Got the original video or post?
In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Courage the Cowardly Dog” is an epic card of the Memes World series 77, number 22861 of the collection, and the 14th best-known meme of its 142 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Courage the Cowardly Dog” meme mean?
The character embodies a courage that does not erase fear but pushes through it: Courage screams in terror in nearly every episode, yet still saves Muriel, his owner, from the worst supernatural threats. People reference this dog to illustrate a heroic act carried out while visibly trembling, or to describe someone who panics openly before acting anyway. The tone mixes dark humor, an unsettling visual style, and genuine affection for an endearing character despite his constant fright.
Where does the “Courage the Cowardly Dog” meme come from?
“Courage the Cowardly Dog” was created by John R. Dilworth and first aired on Cartoon Network on November 12, 1999. The series follows Courage, a pink dog adopted by Muriel Bagge and her grumpy husband Eustace, who live on an isolated farmhouse near the fictional town of Nowhere, Kansas. Each episode confronts Courage with a supernatural or absurd threat he must protect Muriel from, despite being almost constantly afraid. The series ran for four seasons and 52 episodes until November 2002, and grew out of an earlier Dilworth short film, “The Chicken from Outer Space”, which was Oscar-nominated in 1996. The show won a Golden Reel Award in 2001 and an Annie Award in 2000, and got a CGI special that aired in Southeast Asia in 2014.
- 1999“Courage the Cowardly Dog” premieres on Cartoon Network
- 2002The series ends after four seasons
How to use the “Courage the Cowardly Dog” meme
- Used to describe someone acting despite visible, exaggerated fear.
- Applied to a rescue carried out while trembling.
- Comes up as a reference to the show's eerie, unsettling atmosphere.
Also searched as
- Courage le chien froussard
- The pink dog of Nowhere
- courage the cowardly dog meme
- courage the cowardly dog origin
- courage pink dog cartoon network
- courage the cowardly dog year
The “Courage the Cowardly Dog” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 82/100 · #14 of 142 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Courage the Cowardly Dog” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Courage the Cowardly Dog comes out of the Memes World series 77 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.
Open your free pack
5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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
Memes like “Courage the Cowardly Dog”
More cards of the Memes World series 77
Frequently asked questions
Who is Courage the Cowardly Dog?
He is the hero of a Cartoon Network animated series, a small pink dog who lives with Muriel and Eustace Bagge on an isolated farmhouse and faces supernatural threats despite constant fear.
When did Courage the Cowardly Dog premiere?
The series first aired on November 12, 1999 on Cartoon Network and ran until 2002.
Where does the character of Courage come from?
He was created by John R. Dilworth, who had already imagined a similar character in the short film “The Chicken from Outer Space”, Oscar-nominated in 1996.
How do I get the Courage the Cowardly Dog meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Courage the Cowardly Dog” is an epic card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Courage the Cowardly Dog card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Courage the Cowardly Dog - Know Your Meme · checked on October 30, 2026.
Read next
Want Courage the Cowardly Dog in your collection?
Open your free pack: 5 meme cards, no account needed.