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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Plaza Mayor’s guard” is a common card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 293 of the collection, and the 293rd 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 “Plaza Mayor’s guard” meme mean?
People cite this guard to describe someone caught doing something impressive or unexpected in an otherwise ordinary professional setting, without realizing they're being filmed. The meme fits that contrast between a mundane job and a hidden passion suddenly revealed.
Where does the “Plaza Mayor’s guard” meme come from?
Young shoppers at the Plaza Mayor shopping center filmed a security guard without his knowledge practicing martial arts moves during his shift, posted on the Mitazos site in March 2008. The scene, caught on the spot by passersby, illustrates the kind of unintentional amateur content that fueled the early days of Spanish online video folklore.
- 2008The Mitazos site posts the video of the Plaza Mayor guard filmed unknowingly.
How to use the “Plaza Mayor’s guard” meme
- He was secretly training on his break, pure Plaza Mayor guard moment.
- Caught on camera mid demonstration without even knowing it, total Plaza Mayor guard vibe.
- That hidden passion revealed by surprise again, very Plaza Mayor guard.
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- plaza mayor malaga security guard video
- mitazos plaza mayor guard martial arts
- plaza mayor mall martial arts video
- malaga shopping mall guard video 2008
The “Plaza Mayor’s guard” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 33/100 · #293 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Plaza Mayor’s guard” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Plaza Mayor’s guard 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 the Plaza Mayor guard?
A security guard at the Plaza Mayor shopping center in Málaga, filmed practicing martial arts.
Who filmed him?
Young shoppers at the mall, without his knowledge.
When was the video posted?
In March 2008, on the Mitazos site.
How do I get the Plaza Mayor’s guard meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Plaza Mayor’s guard” 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 Plaza Mayor’s guard card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Seguridad Plaza Mayor Málaga - Mitazos · checked on November 6, 2026.
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