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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Curry shot from the moon” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22606 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Curry shot from the moon” meme mean?
The meme describes a try taken from much too far away to succeed, yet delivered with total swagger. It mixes admiration for Stephen Curry’s long-range accuracy with the absurd exaggeration of a shot launched from space. People use it when they go all in: a final proposal, a risky bet, an improvised answer given at the buzzer. The humor lies in the full commitment of someone who knows the odds are tiny and still lets it fly.
Where does the “Curry shot from the moon” meme come from?
The name rests on a simple image: American NBA star Stephen Curry, known for sinking shots from very deep, taking a shot from the Moon. A YouTube video titled “Stephen Curry shooting a basketball from the moon” circulates with the tags basketball, airball, moon, stephencurry and NBA, which sums up the joke: a ball, a faraway hoop and a shot with nothing to lean on. The format sits alongside other edits built on Curry’s impossible-looking shots that spread widely on social media.
How to use the “Curry shot from the moon” meme
- Announce a long-shot final attempt with “curry shot from the moon”.
- Comment on a wild bet placed at the last minute.
- Caption an exam answer guessed with total confidence.
- React to a paper ball tossed into the bin from across the room.
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The “Curry shot from the moon” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @scarywhtsky |
How to get the “Curry shot from the moon” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Curry shot from the moon comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a rare 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 10 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
What is Curry shot from the moon?
It is a meme in which Stephen Curry shoots a basketball from the Moon, standing for an extreme attempt with little chance of success.
Why Stephen Curry?
Because the NBA player is famous for long-distance shooting, which makes the exaggeration obvious.
When should you use it?
When you go all in on a risky move and want to joke about it.
How do I get the Curry shot from the moon meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Curry shot from the moon” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Curry shot from the moon card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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