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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Bavaria One” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 106 of the collection, and the 39th 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 “Bavaria One” meme mean?
The meme plays on the gap between Bavaria's modest size, a region in southern Germany, and the outsized ambition of running its own space program, as if it were a major power. It is used to gently poke fun at Bavarian regional identity, often seen as proud and a bit set apart within federal Germany, by exaggerating it to the point of absurdity. People bring it back whenever a claim of independence or local distinctiveness sounds disproportionate to reality.
Where does the “Bavaria One” meme come from?
In 2019, Bavarian minister-president Markus Söder publicly joked about the idea that Bavaria could become independent and run its own space mission, which he nicknamed “Bavaria One.” The quip fits a context where Bavarian regional pride and recurring talk about the state's autonomy from the rest of federal Germany are familiar topics in public debate. Picked up online, the line became a comic shorthand for any regional ambition seen as disproportionate, while staying affectionate rather than mocking toward Bavaria itself.
- 2019Markus Söder publicly floats the idea of a Bavarian space mission called “Bavaria One.”
How to use the “Bavaria One” meme
- A Bavarian online user jokes about the imminent launch of “Bavaria One” after a regional festival.
- In a debate about regional autonomy, someone cites the meme to lighten the mood.
- An edited image shows a Bavarian flag planted on the Moon, captioned with the meme's name.
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The “Bavaria One” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Bavaria One” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Bavaria One comes out of the German 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
What does “Bavaria One” mean?
It is the name of a joke about an imaginary Bavarian space mission, used to fondly mock Bavaria's displayed desire for independence.
Where does the “Bavaria One” meme come from?
It comes from a 2019 joke by Bavarian minister-president Markus Söder, about an independent Bavaria running its own space program.
Why is “Bavaria One” funny?
The meme exaggerates Bavarian regional pride to the point of absurdity, comparing a German region to a major space power.
How do I get the Bavaria One meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Bavaria One” is a rare card of the German 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 Bavaria One card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Markus Söder (Wikipédia) · checked on October 30, 2026.
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