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“Grand Theft Auto” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Grand Theft Auto refers to an open-world action-adventure video game series developed by Rockstar Games.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Grand Theft Auto” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21052 of the collection, and the 3rd 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 “Grand Theft Auto” meme mean?

This phrase evokes the unique gaming experience offered by the main entries of the saga. It symbolizes a break from traditional linear structures, offering players a vast map where they can explore, commit crimes, or simply cause chaos without immediate constraints. The tone is often ironic regarding the displayed violence and implicit social criticism within the game.

Where does the “Grand Theft Auto” meme come from?

The series originated with development by DMA Design, now known as Rockstar North. The first title was released in October 1997 for DOS, before being adapted for various platforms in subsequent years. Take-Two Interactive, through its label Rockstar Games, ensured further publishing and development. Technical evolution allowed a shift from top-down views to detailed 3D worlds in the 2000s, cementing the license's cult status among players and critics.

How to use the “Grand Theft Auto” meme

  • Mention the game when discussing top titles for urban driving simulations.
  • Use the franchise name to illustrate an example of excessive creative freedom in debates about violent content.
  • Reference the game's universe to compare a chaotic real-life situation to a fictional interactive scenario.

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The “Grand Theft Auto” card in MyMemeCards

Grand Theft Auto card
NumberNo. 21052
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame74/100 · #3 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Grand Theft Auto” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Grand Theft Auto 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

Who created Grand Theft Auto?

The first game was developed by DMA Design, which later became Rockstar North. The series is published and distributed by Rockstar Games, a division of Take-Two Interactive.

What is the release date of the first GTA?

The very first entry was released in October 1997 for personal computers (DOS). Console versions followed a few years later.

Why is GTA controversial?

The series faces recurring debates regarding the depiction of violence, organized crime, and social stereotypes within its fictional worlds.

How do I get the Grand Theft Auto meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Grand Theft Auto” 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 Grand Theft Auto card?

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

Sources: Grand Theft Auto (GTA) · Grand Theft Auto: The story of the industry-shaping gaming ... · Grand Theft Auto | Know Your Meme · checked on October 12, 2026.

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