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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Good Guy Lucifer” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21119 of the collection, and the 55th 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 “Good Guy Lucifer” meme mean?
The meme expresses dry irony regarding religious morality. It suggests that the devil acts with more fairness or logic than his creator. The dominant emotion is amusement at perceived scriptural contradictions. It is used to highlight hypocrisy or validate an unpopular but just decision. This gentle satire targets intellectual derision rather than hatred.
Where does the “Good Guy Lucifer” meme come from?
The image comes from a cover illustrated by Christopher Moeller for issue #16 of the comic series Lucifer, written by Mike Carey and published by DC/Vertigo. The meme emerged on Reddit in October 2011. The first macro allegedly appeared in the r/atheism subreddit on October 23, 2011. It was subsequently picked up by the LOL God blog. Distribution spread to Tumblr, Quickmeme, and various aggregators. The concept visually pairs the devil with a noble demeanor, serving as a vehicle for legends where he appears generous. This process mocks literal readings of the Bible by reversing traditional roles of good and evil.
- 2011Publication of the original cover art by Christopher Moeller for the DC/Vertigo Lucifer comic series.
- October 23, 2011First attested publication of the macro in the r/atheism subreddit on Reddit.
How to use the “Good Guy Lucifer” meme
- Share an anecdote where Lucifer seems fairer than God in a theological debate.
- Illustrate a scenario where a controversial action is presented as logically superior.
- Tell a joke about the hypocrisy of religious authority figures.
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The “Good Guy Lucifer” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 73/100 · #55 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Good Guy Lucifer” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Good Guy Lucifer comes out of the Memes World series 71 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 Good Guy Lucifer mean?
It is a satirical format presenting the devil as a rational and good character, opposed to divine wrath.
Where does the Good Guy Lucifer image come from?
It is taken from an illustration by Christopher Moeller for the cover of the Vertigo-published Lucifer comic.
Who created the Good Guy Lucifer meme?
The original visual is by Christopher Moeller; the internet meme spread via Reddit and various blogs in 2011.
How do I get the Good Guy Lucifer meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Good Guy Lucifer” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Good Guy Lucifer card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Good Guy Lucifer: Image Gallery · Good Guy Lucifer: The 2011 Reddit Advice Animal Meme · Advice Animals - meme.com · checked on October 12, 2026.
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