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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lion eats prawn” is a legendary card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 18 of the collection, and the 18th 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 “Lion eats prawn” meme mean?
It's quoted to mock a dish that failed badly, especially when its creator thought it was a great idea. By extension, it marks any ambitious project that turns into a visual disaster.
Where does the “Lion eats prawn” meme come from?
Alberto, an 18-year-old medical student at the time, presented his dish during the third season of Spain's «MasterChef» in 2015, saying he wanted to unleash «the lion inside him». Judge Jordi Cruz called the result a «guarrada» (a mess), and Alberto was eliminated by the second episode, which didn't stop the dish and the hashtag «#LeónComeGamba» from going viral, spawning many parodies of the lion-head plating.
- 2015Alberto presents the dish León come gamba on season 3 of MasterChef Spain.
How to use the “Lion eats prawn” meme
- This looks like león come gamba, what a disastrous dish.
- He went in with big ambitions and ended up with a león come gamba.
- Whenever something turns out badly, we call it pure MasterChef, león come gamba.
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The “Lion eats prawn” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Spanish Memes pack |
| Fame | 93/100 · #18 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Lion eats prawn” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lion eats prawn comes out of the Spanish Memes pack as a legendary 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 40 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 created the dish León come gamba?
Alberto, a contestant on season 3 of MasterChef Spain.
What did judge Jordi Cruz say about the dish?
He called it a guarrada, a Spanish term for a mess or disaster.
What happened to Alberto after this dish?
He was eliminated from the show by the second episode.
How do I get the Lion eats prawn meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lion eats prawn” is a legendary 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 Lion eats prawn card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: RTVE Play : León come gamba da la vuelta al mundo · checked on November 6, 2026.
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