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“Chuki of Castro” meme: meaning, origin and common card

In Castro Urdiales, Cantabria, a man nicknamed Chuki finds himself locked out of his home and tries to climb onto a balcony to get back in.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “Chuki of Castro” meme, 2016

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Chuki of Castro” is a common card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 284 of the collection, and the 283rd 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 “Chuki of Castro” meme mean?

People cite Chuki to describe a failed physical improvisation, when someone attempts an acrobatic fix for a simple problem and barely pulls it off. The meme also nods to the self-deprecating interview that often follows this kind of mishap.

Where does the “Chuki of Castro” meme come from?

The Mitazos site, which collects local Spanish folk characters, posted the video in September 2016 showing Chuki clumsily climbing toward his balcony in Castro Urdiales after losing his keys. A follow-up interview, where an improvised reporter asks him about his drinking, in particular, extended the character's popularity on Cantabrian forums.

  1. 2016The Mitazos site posts the video of Chuki climbing the balcony in Castro Urdiales.

How to use the “Chuki of Castro” meme

  • He tried climbing through the office window, pure Chuki of Castro scene.
  • Another shaky improvised fix, total Chuki of Castro vibe.
  • And then the interview that follows, that's very Chuki of Castro.

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The “Chuki of Castro” card in MyMemeCards

Chuki of Castro card
NumberNo. 284
RarityCommon
CollectionSpanish Memes pack
Fame44/100 · #283 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Spanish Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common11538%
  • Rare11037%
  • Epic4415%
  • Legendary196.3%
  • Mythic124.0%

How to get the “Chuki of Castro” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Chuki of Castro comes out of the Spanish 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

Who is Chuki of Castro?

A Castro Urdiales resident filmed climbing onto his balcony after losing his keys.

Why did the video become popular?

For how clumsy the scene was, followed by an equally memorable interview.

Where is Castro Urdiales?

In the Cantabria region, on Spain's northern coast.

How do I get the Chuki of Castro meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Chuki of Castro” is a common card of the Spanish 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 Chuki of Castro card?

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

Sources: El Chuki de Castro Urdiales - Mitazos · checked on November 6, 2026.

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