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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “John Cobra climbs” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 165 of the collection, and the 157th 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 “John Cobra climbs” meme mean?
People reference it to fondly mock an improvised, somewhat ridiculous physical feat, filmed with no professional means whatsoever.
Where does the “John Cobra climbs” meme come from?
The video shows John Cobra, from Valencia, climbing a building's facade in a homemade way, without any real equipment. The clip circulated among the early days of Spanish YouTube as an early example of an amateur-filmed challenge. The article covering it was republished several years after the original recording, without the exact date of the scene itself being established.
How to use the “John Cobra climbs” meme
- He climbed onto the balcony with no rope or anything, pure John Cobra.
- What an improvised climb, this is John Cobra scaling-the-wall level.
- Careful with those videos, they end up like John Cobra on the facade.
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The “John Cobra climbs” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “John Cobra climbs” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; John Cobra climbs 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.
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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 John Cobra?
A Valencian known for a video where he climbs a building facade in a homemade way.
Why is this video significant?
It is considered an early example of amateur challenge videos on Spanish YouTube.
Is the exact date of the scene known?
No, only the republication of the article about the clip is dated, not the original scene.
How do I get the John Cobra climbs meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “John Cobra climbs” 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 John Cobra climbs card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: John Cobra reptando - Mitazos · checked on November 5, 2026.
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