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“Malynx the lynx” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Malynx the lynx is a French advertising pun used to praise a clever idea or a smart choice.

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The “Malynx the lynx” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Malynx the lynx” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 5329 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3511 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Malynx the lynx” meme mean?

The phrase suggests that someone thought quickly, chose wisely, or spotted a good deal. It can be a lighthearted compliment after a shrewd decision, or an ironic reaction when someone’s supposed cleverness seems less impressive. The joke comes from combining the French word “malin,” meaning clever, with “lynx,” the animal featured in the advertising phrase. The card calls it a “Mythical Mascot of the Greenlight,” but the connection behind that label is undocumented.

Where does the “Malynx the lynx” meme come from?

The pun is linked to a television advertisement for LeLynx.fr, an insurance comparison service. Its slogan paired “Malynx le lynx !” with a line presenting the service as quick and clear. The available information does not identify the ad’s first broadcast date, channel, programme, or original digital platform. It also does not name the character or voice in the initial spot. A later campaign, first broadcast on February 1, 2017, featured several users and a “tribu Malynx” (“Malynx tribe”). However, there is no evidence establishing that campaign as the source video for the meme. The card uses the label “Mythical Mascot of the Greenlight,” but where it came from and how it relates to the advertising phrase remain unknown.

  1. February 1, 2017A later LeLynx.fr campaign featuring several users and a “Malynx tribe” airs for the first time.

How to use the “Malynx the lynx” meme

  • Spot a great deal during a sale and say, “Malynx le lynx!”
  • Pick the most practical option at work, then use the phrase to celebrate the clever call.
  • React ironically to a plan described as ingenious when it seems rather obvious.

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The “Malynx the lynx” card in MyMemeCards

Malinx le lynx card
NumberNo. 5329
RarityRare
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3511
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@v1lt
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,511 cards
  • Common1,48442%
  • Rare1,18234%
  • Epic66919%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Malynx the lynx” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Malynx the lynx comes out of the Memes FR pack 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 “Malynx le lynx” mean?

It is a French pun combining “malin,” meaning clever, with “lynx.” The phrase praises a smart idea or choice, sometimes ironically.

Where did Malynx le lynx come from?

The phrase is associated with a television ad for LeLynx.fr, an insurance comparison service. The exact date and place of the first broadcast are not specified.

Who is Malynx le lynx?

The name refers to the advertising pun associated with LeLynx.fr. Available information does not identify the person, voice, or character in the original ad.

When did the Malynx tribe ad air?

A later campaign featuring a “Malynx tribe” first aired on February 1, 2017. It has not been established as the ad that originated the meme.

How do I get the Malynx the lynx meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Malynx the lynx” is a rare 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 Malynx the lynx card?

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

Sources: LeLynx.fr - Wikipedia · malynx le lynx Quand les slogans les plus ringards sont les meilleurs · LeLynx.fr se relance en TV avec sa nouvelle mascotte : Malynx · checked on November 1, 2026.

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