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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “L is real 2401” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22603 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “L is real 2401” meme mean?
The phrase stands for a conspiracy theory around a beloved game. Players read it as a claim that “L” (Luigi) is real, meaning playable somewhere, which kicked off years of searching. Today it names a puzzle everyone tried to crack, a false lead that fuelled speculation for decades, or, jokingly, a hidden truth Nintendo supposedly keeps under wraps. Fans use it to tease evidence-free rumours or to share a memory of the late-1990s internet.
Where does the “L is real 2401” meme come from?
Super Mario 64 came out in 1996. In the castle courtyard, a statue carries a very blurry message that appears to read “L is real 2401”. Players took it as proof that Luigi was an unlockable secret character. The rumour spread fast enough that IGN offered $100 to anyone who could find Luigi, and nobody did. In 1998 a fan received a letter from Nintendo saying the text was a programmer’s joke with no meaning, and that the same blurry text turned up in other Nintendo games. In July 2020, during the leak known as the Nintendo Gigaleak, researchers found unused Luigi assets in the game files, left over from a cut multiplayer mode.
- 1996Super Mario 64 launches with a statue bearing a blurry message read as “L is real 2401”, and the hidden Luigi rumour spreads.
- 1998A fan receives a letter from Nintendo describing the text as a programmer’s joke with no meaning.
- July 2020Nintendo Gigaleak files reveal unused Luigi assets from a cancelled multiplayer mode.
How to use the “L is real 2401” meme
- Point to “L is real 2401” whenever a rumour was never proven.
- Post the phrase when a gaming secret resurfaces online.
- Joke about what Nintendo might be hiding about a game or console.
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The “L is real 2401” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @solenedzk |
How to get the “L is real 2401” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; L is real 2401 comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 “L is real 2401” mean?
It is the blurry message on a statue in Super Mario 64’s castle. Players read it as a claim that Luigi existed in the game.
Can you play as Luigi in Super Mario 64?
Not in the original release. Nintendo called the text a programmer’s joke, though unused Luigi assets were found in 2020.
What did Nintendo say about the rumour?
In 1998 it told a fan the message had no particular meaning and that similar blurry text appeared in other games.
How do I get the L is real 2401 meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “L is real 2401” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the L is real 2401 card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipedia — Super Mario 64 · checked on October 18, 2026.
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