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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Émilien” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 4701 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Émilien” meme mean?
Invoking Émilien means pointing at a winning streak so long it goes beyond an ordinary achievement, whether in sports, school, or anything competitive. People use his name to exaggerate an endless run of correct answers or good results, drawing on his record number of consecutive appearances on the show. The tone stays admiring, sometimes teasing when aimed at someone whose run of success looks almost too easy.
Where does the “Émilien” meme come from?
Émilien, a student born in Nantes, first appeared on TF1's game show Les Douze Coups de midi on 25 September 2023. He went on to win 646 consecutive episodes over 21 months on air, earning more than 2.5 million euros, and on 3 June 2024 broke the previous record for consecutive appearances held by Bruno Hourcade. He was eliminated on 6 July 2025, finishing as the biggest winner in French game-show history by both earnings and longevity. His profile then grew on Twitch, where his live streams gather over 180,000 followers, and he later appeared on other French general-knowledge shows.
- 25 September 2023Émilien makes his first appearance on TF1's Les Douze Coups de midi.
- 3 June 2024He breaks the record for consecutive appearances previously held by Bruno Hourcade.
- 6 July 2025He is eliminated after 646 wins and over 2.5 million euros in total earnings.
How to use the “Émilien” meme
- Calling someone “an Émilien” to describe a person who nails every answer without ever missing.
- Comparing a personal winning streak to Émilien's record on Les Douze Coups de midi.
- Jokingly nicknaming an overconfident friend “the Émilien of trivia night.”
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The “Émilien” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @ambrecs_ |
How to get the “Émilien” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Émilien 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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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 is Émilien?
He is a former student who became the biggest winner in French game-show history thanks to his record-breaking run on TF1's Les Douze Coups de midi between 2023 and 2025.
Why did Émilien become a meme?
His streak of 646 consecutive wins and his record earnings turned him into a go-to comic reference for any winning streak considered exceptional.
How much money did Émilien win?
He won over 2.5 million euros over 646 consecutive wins, spread across roughly 21 months on air.
Is Émilien still on TV?
Since his elimination, he has appeared on several general-knowledge shows and now runs his own quiz show and streams on Twitch.
How do I get the Émilien meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Émilien” 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 Émilien card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Émilien (Les Douze Coups de midi) — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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