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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “La Rafale” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2138 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3507 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “La Rafale” meme mean?
The line works like a fanfare: you grab everyone’s attention before revealing something you consider impressive. The word “rafale” means both a quick burst and the French fighter aircraft, which gives the announcement an exaggerated, martial flavour. People use it to underline a fast sequence, a sudden move or a find they are proud of. The humour lies in the gap between the energy of the introduction and how ordinary the thing being introduced often is.
Where does the “La Rafale” meme come from?
The phrase is tied to TheKairi78, real name Jaoued Daouki, a French-Moroccan web video maker and streamer born in 1987, whose YouTube channel has existed since August 2011. Reaction videos and best-of clips reusing his “Checkez-moi ça, la Rafale” moment circulate under that title, which shows the line has been reposted many times. The streamer has left several cult expressions, and this one joins the series of phrases reused in comments, edits and compilations. Today many people know it without ever having watched the original video and quote it simply to introduce a demonstration.
- 9 August 2011TheKairi78 creates his YouTube channel.
How to use the “La Rafale” meme
- Shout “Checkez-moi ça, la Rafale!” before showing a score or a feat.
- Caption a clip where an object zooms by at full speed.
- Announce a dish or a gift to friends with great emphasis.
- Post the line under a video of a spectacular manoeuvre.
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The “La Rafale” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3507 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @kyubi62 |
How to get the “La Rafale” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; La Rafale comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common 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 5 MemeCoins.
The reprints of the “La Rafale” card
The “La Rafale” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,256) and Epic (No. 3,901). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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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 says “Checkez-moi ça, la Rafale”?
The line is associated with the streamer TheKairi78, also called TK78. Many reaction and compilation videos reuse the clip.
What does “la Rafale” mean in this meme?
It is a triumphant announcement before a moment meant to impress. The name suggests a quick burst, and also the French fighter jet.
Do you need to talk about planes to use it?
No. The line introduces any kind of demonstration, from the serious to the very mundane.
How do I get the La Rafale meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “La Rafale” is a common 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 La Rafale card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — TheKairi78 · checked on October 18, 2026.
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