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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Der Problembär” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 113 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 “Der Problembär” meme mean?
The term “Problembär” now reaches far beyond the actual animal: it describes anyone or anything that keeps causing trouble without being truly dangerous at first, yet ends up treated as a menace. It is used with a touch of irony for an unruly person, a troublesome coworker, or a situation that spirals out of control after triggering disproportionate panic.
Where does the “Der Problembär” meme come from?
In spring 2006, a brown bear from Italy crossed the Alps and settled in Bavaria, where no wild bear had been seen since 1835. Nicknamed Bruno by the press, he approached villages and raided henhouses and beehives, triggering a mobilization by Bavarian authorities and heavy media coverage across Germany. Officially classified a “Problembär” by wildlife services, he was deemed too unpredictable to be captured alive and relocated. After several failed attempts to drive him away, he was shot by hunters in June 2006, sparking a sharp dispute between wildlife advocates and local authorities.
- 2006The bear Bruno crosses the Alps, settles in Bavaria and is shot after months of tracking
How to use the “Der Problembär” meme
- A rowdy kid in class gets called the little “Problembär”.
- A coworker who keeps stirring up tension earns the nickname.
- The phrase comes back for a situation that spirals after causing panic for no good reason.
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The “Der Problembär” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Der Problembär” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Der Problembär 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
Where does the Der Problembär meme come from?
It comes from Bruno, a brown bear that arrived in Bavaria in 2006, the first in the region since 1835, shot after repeatedly raiding areas near homes.
What does Problembär mean?
Literally “problem bear”: an animal, or by extension a person, who keeps causing trouble until becoming unmanageable.
Why did Bruno become a meme?
His pursuit dominated German media for weeks, and the official term used to describe him stuck in everyday language.
How do I get the Der Problembär meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Der Problembär” 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 Der Problembär card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Problembär — Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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