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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “You don’t know Sangoku” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1325 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3494 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “You don’t know Sangoku” meme mean?
The meme voices an insider’s pride: he has known Sangoku, the hero of Dragon Ball, for over twenty years and will not let anyone claim to be a bigger expert. People use it to assert fan credentials, to tease those who flaunt their experience, or to close a debate on the subject. The final “Voilà.”, delivered after a pause, stresses the slightly comic confidence of someone who thinks he cannot be beaten.
Where does the “You don’t know Sangoku” meme come from?
Sangoku is the French name of Son Goku, the hero of Dragon Ball. Created by Akira Toriyama, the series began on 20 November 1984 in Weekly Shōnen Jump and follows a boy with a monkey tail who grows into a martial artist while hunting the Dragon Balls. The character has been part of French households for decades, hence the idea of knowing Sangoku for “23 years”. It travels as a dialogue clip, reused for its fan pride and comic rhythm.
How to use the “You don’t know Sangoku” meme
- Drop “I’ve known him for 23 years” to claim expertise on a topic.
- Cut off a fan debate by moving to “What do we do? ... There you go.”
- Tease a friend who plays the Dragon Ball expert.
- Quote the line with a triumphant nod.
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The “You don’t know Sangoku” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Full Art (Epic base) |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3494 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “You don’t know Sangoku” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; You don’t know Sangoku 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 40 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 Sangoku?
He is the French name of Son Goku, hero of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball, a monkey-tailed boy turned martial artist.
What does “I’ve known him for 23 years” mean?
The speaker claims to have known the character for over twenty years, to establish his credentials as a fan.
What does “So when we know, what do we do?” mean?
It is the scene’s punchline: a rhetorical question followed by “There you go”, closing the speech with confidence.
How do I get the You don’t know Sangoku meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “You don’t know Sangoku” 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 You don’t know Sangoku card?
It is an Epic card, printed as a Full Art. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Dragon Ball · checked on October 18, 2026.
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