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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Cartagena’s Michael” is a common card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 295 of the collection, and the 295th 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 “Cartagena’s Michael” meme mean?
People cite Cartagena's Michael to describe a neighborhood figure so recognizable that his mere presence on the street becomes a local story. The meme fits that kind of informal, hyper-local celebrity found in every Spanish town.
Where does the “Cartagena’s Michael” meme come from?
The Mitazos site posted a video in March 2008 submitted by a contributor using the name cartago, showing Juan, nicknamed Michael, wandering Cartagena's streets with his distinctive look. The video doesn't detail any specific anecdote about him, but it places him within the site's long-running collection of local characters filmed at random on the streets.
- 2008The Mitazos site posts the video of Juan, Cartagena's Michael, submitted by a local contributor.
How to use the “Cartagena’s Michael” meme
- Everyone in the neighborhood knows him, pure local Cartagena Michael.
- He's always hanging around the same corner, total Cartagena Michael vibe.
- Every town has its own Cartagena Michael, recognizable from a mile away.
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The “Cartagena’s Michael” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 31/100 · #295 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Cartagena’s Michael” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Cartagena’s Michael 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 Cartagena's Michael?
A man named Juan, a recognizable figure from Cartagena's streets filmed in 2008.
Who submitted the video to the Mitazos site?
A contributor signing as cartago.
What does he do in the video?
He simply wanders the city's streets, which was enough to make him a cult character.
How do I get the Cartagena’s Michael meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Cartagena’s Michael” 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 Cartagena’s Michael card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Juan, el Michael de Cartagena - Mitazos · checked on November 6, 2026.
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