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“Shooterking” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Shooterking is the nickname fans gave Gronkh for loudly claiming shooter skills he does not really have.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Shooterking” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Shooterking” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 168 of the collection, and the 150th 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 “Shooterking” meme mean?

People use "Shooterking" to poke fun at a player who talks up their shooting skills while actually missing most of their shots. It captures that specific comedy of someone narrating their own greatness out loud while the gameplay on screen tells a different story. The tone stays playful, mixing self-mockery and misplaced pride, typical of livestream moments where the commentary outpaces the actual performance.

Where does the “Shooterking” meme come from?

The nickname comes from shooter sessions streamed by Gronkh, one of the longest-running and most followed gaming content creators in Germany. Known for his deadpan let's play commentary, he developed a habit of loudly proclaiming his marksmanship during gameplay, creating a comic gap with results that were often average at best. His audience picked up on the line and kept repeating it in comments and edits, turning a recurring stream joke into a lasting label attached to Gronkh himself.

How to use the “Shooterking” meme

  • A player who misses every shot but keeps bragging gets called Shooterking.
  • Gronkh's fans bring the nickname back whenever he misses an obvious target live.
  • People drop it in comments under a bad gameplay clip to point out the gap between the talk and the aim.

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The “Shooterking” card in MyMemeCards

Shooterking card
NumberNo. 168
RarityCommon
CollectionGerman Memes pack
Fame50/100 · #150 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the German Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common15150%
  • Rare11137%
  • Epic268.7%
  • Legendary93.0%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Shooterking” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Shooterking comes out of the German 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 does Shooterking mean?

It is a joking nickname for Gronkh, mocking his overconfidence in shooting games despite a fairly average actual aim.

Who is Gronkh?

Gronkh is a German content creator known for his commentated let's play videos on YouTube and his livestreams, one of the country's most followed.

Why did Shooterking become a meme?

Because the gap between Gronkh's claims about his shooting skill and his real in-game performance made his community laugh, and they kept repeating the line.

Is Shooterking an official title?

No, it is a community joke: nobody actually crowns Gronkh the king of shooters, the nickname humorously points out the opposite.

How do I get the Shooterking meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Shooterking” is a common 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 Shooterking card?

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

Sources: Gronkh — Wikipedia (de) · checked on October 30, 2026.

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