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“Foxy” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Foxy is the pirate animatronic from Five Nights at Freddy’s, a horror game released in August 2014.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Foxy” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21495 of the collection, and the 153rd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Foxy” meme mean?

This meme captures the exact moment tension explodes. It symbolizes an unexpected attack, immediate panic, or an over-the-top reaction to a threat (often fictional). Foxy running toward the screen materializes the jumpscare. It is used to illustrate a brutal surprise, intense stress, or humorous aggression in daily chats.

Where does the “Foxy” meme come from?

The character appears in Five Nights at Freddy’s, developed by Scott Cawthon and released on August 8, 2014, on Desura, then on August 18, 2014, on Steam. The meme’s massive popularity traces back to August 12, 2014, when YouTuber Markiplier uploaded a gameplay video. In this content, Foxy suddenly bursts from the virtual office, causing a high-pitched scream. This iconic scene defined the meme’s aesthetic: the animatronic charging at the player. Let’s Play videos and reaction clips subsequently spread the image widely. No TV show is identified as the original source; virality remains tied to streaming platforms and internet edits.

  1. 2014Release of Five Nights at Freddy’s on Desura and Steam.
  2. August 12, 2014Publication of Markiplier’s video making the jumpscare viral.

How to use the “Foxy” meme

  • Use the image of Foxy charging to signal an unexpected arrival of a colleague.
  • Post a screenshot of the jumpscare to mock an urgent notification on your phone.
  • Insert the animatronic into a montage to illustrate your anger at a computer bug.

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The “Foxy” card in MyMemeCards

Foxy card
NumberNo. 21495
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame68/100 · #153 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Foxy” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Foxy comes out of the Memes World series 72 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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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 does the Foxy meme mean?

It refers to the pirate animatronic from Five Nights at Freddy’s. The meme uses his image running toward the screen to evoke sudden fear or a brutal surprise.

Who created Foxy?

Scott Cawthon is the creator of the character and the Five Nights at Freddy’s game. He designed the animatronic as the main antagonist of the independent horror title.

Where does the Foxy meme come from?

Virality primarily stems from gameplay videos published on YouTube in August 2014. Markiplier’s terrified reaction to the jumpscare cemented the image in internet culture.

What does Foxy's jumpscare signify?

In the meme context, it represents an imminent threat or an excessive reaction. The animatronic embodies instant panic and comedic aggression toward a fictional danger.

How do I get the Foxy meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Foxy” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Foxy card?

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

Sources: Foxy · Foxy FNaF — Вікіпедія · Five Nights at Freddy's (Video Game 2014) - Connections - IMDb · checked on October 14, 2026.

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