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“Abel’s Pact” meme: meaning, origin and common card

The “pacto do Abel” (Abel’s pact) is a fan joke that explains Palmeiras’ unlikely wins by saying coach Abel Ferreira made a supernatural deal.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “Abel’s Pact” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Abel’s Pact” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 243 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Abel’s Pact” meme mean?

It teases, out of affection or envy, the results of Palmeiras under Abel Ferreira, suggesting only a mystical deal could explain so many titles and comebacks. The coach himself has said he does not like the joke.

Where does the “Abel’s Pact” meme come from?

I found no firm date for when the joke began. In April 2022, after Palmeiras beat Emelec in the Libertadores, rivals spread a joke “petition” on Twitter with almost 5,000 signatures asking for Abel to leave Palmeiras, according to the site Torcedores. By July 2024, Terra was already calling it a “repeated joke” about the team’s “pact”. In October 2025, after a 3-0 loss to LDU in Quito, Abel was asked about it and answered that his pact is with his work.

  1. 2022In April, rivals post a joke “petition” against Abel Ferreira on Twitter after Palmeiras beat Emelec.
  2. 2024In July, Terra mentions the “repeated joke” about the “pact” of Abel’s team.
  3. 2025In October, after the 3-0 loss to LDU, Abel answers a question about the pact at a press conference.

How to use the “Abel’s Pact” meme

  • Palmeiras won in stoppage time again? Abel’s pact never fails.
  • They lost 3-0 and fans already talk about a comeback. Maybe the pact will work.
  • Another rival loses to Palmeiras: must be Abel’s pact.

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The “Abel’s Pact” card in MyMemeCards

Abel’s Pact card
NumberNo. 243
RarityCommon
CollectionBrazilian Memes pack
Fame50/100 · #1 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Brazilian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common16555%
  • Rare8930%
  • Epic299.7%
  • Legendary144.7%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Abel’s Pact” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Abel’s Pact comes out of the Brazilian Memes 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.

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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 is Abel Ferreira’s pact?

A fan joke saying the Palmeiras coach has a supernatural deal that explains the team’s unlikely wins.

What did Abel say about the pact?

In October 2025, after the 3-0 loss to LDU, he said he has a pact with no one and that his pact is with his work.

When did the pacto do Abel start?

The sources I read give no exact date. The joke was around in 2022 and the press called it “repeated” in 2024.

How do I get the Abel’s Pact meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Abel’s Pact” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes 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 Abel’s Pact card?

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

Sources: Terra : Só o pacto salva o Palmeiras · Torcedores : Rivais fazem petição contra Abel Ferreira · ESPN Brasil : Palmeiras tem pacto na Libertadores? · checked on November 6, 2026.

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