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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “I’m encoding” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 96 of the collection, and the 93rd 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 “I’m encoding” meme mean?
People quote it to humorously describe someone taking a long time to react or appearing completely lost in thought, reusing Xokas’s implausible technical excuse as a universal explanation.
Where does the “I’m encoding” meme come from?
In 2025, Spanish streamer Xokas justified an unusual silence or delayed reaction live by explaining he was “encoding”, an unexpected technical explanation given the context. The clip, picked up on TikTok and then YouTube, became a shared Spanish reaction for any moment when someone appears frozen or lost in thought without a clear explanation.
- 2025Xokas popularises "estoy codificando" in a stream clip.
How to use the “I’m encoding” meme
- He took thirty seconds to answer a simple question, must be encoding.
- She stared at the screen without reacting, like she was silently encoding.
- No answer for five minutes, encoding, the classic excuse.
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The “I’m encoding” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 84/100 · #93 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “I’m encoding” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; I’m encoding comes out of the Spanish 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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 "estoy codificando" come from?
A stream clip by Spanish YouTuber Xokas, in 2025.
What does the phrase mean?
"I'm encoding", a technical explanation used as a comic excuse for freezing up.
Why did it go viral?
Because it works as a ready-made reaction for anyone who seems frozen or spaced out with no clear reason.
How do I get the I’m encoding meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “I’m encoding” is a rare 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 I’m encoding card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Clip de Xokas: «Estoy codificando» · checked on November 5, 2026.
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