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“Super Grêmio” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

In 2021, the signings of Douglas Costa and Rafinha led fans to nickname the squad “Super Grêmio,” dreaming of titles ahead.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “Super Grêmio” meme, 2021

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Super Grêmio” is a rare card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 124 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 “Super Grêmio” meme mean?

The meme captures the gap between inflated expectations and the actual outcome: a team (or project, or person) hyped as unbeatable that ends in disaster. “Super Grêmio” is now used for any situation where someone got too excited about signings, plans, or predictions, only to fall flat soon after.

Where does the “Super Grêmio” meme come from?

In 2021, Grêmio signed Douglas Costa and Rafinha, big names that raised expectations among fans and coach Renato Gaúcho, who informally nicknamed the squad “Super Grêmio.” The team, however, went through four coaches that season, suffered injuries to key players like Geromel and Douglas Costa, was knocked out in the early rounds of the Copa Libertadores, and got relegated to the second division in November 2021, the club’s third relegation ever. The gap between the triumphant nickname and the outcome sparked parodies still repeated whenever a team promises big and delivers little.

  1. 2021Grêmio signs Douglas Costa and Rafinha, and fans nickname the squad “Super Grêmio.”
  2. 2021The club gets relegated to the second division in November, its third relegation ever.

How to use the “Super Grêmio” meme

  • They signed everyone and it turned into Super Grêmio.
  • Here comes another Super Grêmio, promising everything then getting relegated.
  • That team is Super Grêmio, great on paper only.

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The “Super Grêmio” card in MyMemeCards

Super Grêmio card
NumberNo. 124
RarityRare
CollectionBrazilian Memes pack
Fame50/100 · #1 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Brazilian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common16555%
  • Rare8930%
  • Epic299.7%
  • Legendary144.7%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Super Grêmio” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Super Grêmio comes out of the Brazilian Memes 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

Why is Grêmio called Super Grêmio?

It’s the nickname given in 2021 to the squad reinforced by Douglas Costa and Rafinha, which was expected to win titles before the team got relegated.

Did Super Grêmio win any title?

Only that year’s state championship; it was knocked out early in the Copa Libertadores and relegated in the national league.

Is this meme only about Grêmio?

No, it became a generic expression for any team or project that promises a lot and disappoints right after.

How do I get the Super Grêmio meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Super Grêmio” is a rare 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 Super Grêmio card?

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

Sources: Do sonho de títulos ao rebaixamento: o que deu errado para o Grêmio em 2021 · checked on November 6, 2026.

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