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“Furry Scale” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

The Furry Scale is a visual chart classifying anthropomorphic characters by their level of animalness.

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The “Furry Scale” meme, 1996

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Furry Scale” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20900 of the collection, and the 92nd best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Furry Scale” meme mean?

This graphic expresses belonging to furry culture by quantifying anthropomorphism. It helps identify if a character retains wild instincts or adopts human behaviors. The underlying emotion is self-discovery within a community, seeking balance between instinct and civilization.

Where does the “Furry Scale” meme come from?

The earliest known mention dates back to February 7, 1996, in *The Code of the Furries*. This document established a six-level scale defining the human-animal mix. The specific author remains unknown. Illustrated versions circulated later. On June 16, 2010, pixiv user かb posted a fox transformation with a G.I. Joe reference. In 2012, Timscorpion created *Sliding Scale of Anthropomorphism* using a butterfly metaphor. These images popularized the visual spectrum concept.

  1. 1996Publication of *The Code of the Furries* establishing a textual six-level scale.
  2. 2010Creation by かb of a fox transformation illustration on Pixiv.
  3. 2012Distribution of *Sliding Scale of Anthropomorphism* by Timscorpion using a butterfly metaphor.

How to use the “Furry Scale” meme

  • Categorize your furry avatar according to the desired level of anthropomorphism for an art project.
  • Compare two original characters to discuss their respective designs on social media platforms.
  • Illustrate a community debate regarding the balance between animal traits and human posture.

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The “Furry Scale” card in MyMemeCards

Furry Scale card
NumberNo. 20900
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame78/100 · #92 of 243
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 70: 243 cards
  • Common197.8%
  • Rare197.8%
  • Epic19580%
  • Legendary62.5%
  • Mythic41.6%

How to get the “Furry Scale” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Furry Scale comes out of the Memes World series 70 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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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

Furry Scale meaning?

It is a classification tool measuring the degree of anthropomorphism in a character. It ranges from pure animal to human incorporating animal traits.

Who invented the Furry Scale?

The concept appears in *The Code of the Furries* dated 1996. The exact author of this foundational text is not identified in consulted archives.

Furry Scale origin?

The origin goes back to a 1996 document named *The Code of the Furries*. Popular graphical versions appeared around 2010 and 2012.

Anthro Scale vs Furry Scale?

Both terms refer to the same anthropomorphic spectrum concept. The scale classifies characters based on their mix of human and animal traits.

How do I get the Furry Scale meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Furry Scale” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Furry Scale card?

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

Sources: Furry Scale - Know Your Meme · Furry Scale: Image Gallery | Know Your Meme · Know Your Meme · checked on October 11, 2026.

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