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“Three Kings overboard” meme: meaning, origin and common card

During the Three Kings' boat arrival in Oropesa in January 2022, a wave capsized the boat in front of the crowd gathered on the beach.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Three Kings overboard” is a common card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 273 of the collection, and the 271st 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 “Three Kings overboard” meme mean?

People cite this scene to mock an event meant to be solemn or spectacular that falls apart because of an unexpected mishap, especially when it involves falling into the water in front of everyone.

Where does the “Three Kings overboard” meme come from?

During the traditional Three Kings boat arrival in Oropesa, in the province of Castellón, a wave capsized the boat just as the characters were about to disembark, in January 2022, in front of many families who had come to welcome them on the beach. The incident, widely covered by Spanish media, became a recurring reference among the Three Kings parade fails shared on social media every year.

  1. 2022The wave capsizes the Three Kings' boat in Oropesa in January.

How to use the “Three Kings overboard” meme

  • Full Reyes al agua Oropesa vibe this year
  • They ended up like the Reyes al agua of Oropesa
  • That impromptu swim smells like Reyes al agua

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The “Three Kings overboard” card in MyMemeCards

Three Kings overboard card
NumberNo. 273
RarityCommon
CollectionSpanish Memes pack
Fame53/100 · #271 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Spanish Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common11538%
  • Rare11037%
  • Epic4415%
  • Legendary196.3%
  • Mythic124.0%

How to get the “Three Kings overboard” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Three Kings overboard 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

Where did the Three Kings incident happen?

During their boat arrival in Oropesa, in the province of Castellón.

What exactly happened?

A wave capsized their boat in front of the crowd gathered on the beach.

How do I get the Three Kings overboard meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Three Kings overboard” 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 Three Kings overboard card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Telecinco, el susto viral de los Reyes Magos en Oropesa · checked on November 5, 2026.

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