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“Saoko, I transform” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

In the “Saoko” video, released February 2022, Rosalía runs through a string of style transformations while singing “yo me transformo” (“I transform”).

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “Saoko, I transform” meme, 2022

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Saoko, I transform” is a rare card of the Spanish Memes pack, number 122 of the collection, and the 117th 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 “Saoko, I transform” meme mean?

People caption before/after clips, haircuts or style changes with “saoko, yo me transformo”, borrowing Rosalía's playful, confident delivery from the video.

Where does the “Saoko, I transform” meme come from?

“Saoko” is a song by Spanish singer Rosalía, released on 4 February 2022 through Columbia Records as the second single from her third album Motomami, out on 18 March 2022. The title reuses the word “saoco” from a 2004 song of the same name by Wisin y Daddy Yankee. The video, directed by Valentin Petit and shot in Kyiv with an all-female motorcycle stunt team, shows Rosalía shifting look in nearly every shot, turning “yo me transformo” into a transformation catchphrase.

  1. 2004Wisin y Daddy Yankee's “Saoco”, referenced by the title, is released.
  2. 2022Rosalía releases “Saoko” in February, then the album Motomami in March.

How to use the “Saoko, I transform” meme

  • New haircut, new me: saoko, yo me transformo.
  • Glow-up before/after, total saoko, yo me transformo energy.
  • Changing my whole style this weekend, saoko mode on.

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The “Saoko, I transform” card in MyMemeCards

Saoko, I transform card
NumberNo. 122
RarityRare
CollectionSpanish Memes pack
Fame82/100 · #117 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Spanish Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common11538%
  • Rare11037%
  • Epic4415%
  • Legendary196.3%
  • Mythic124.0%

How to get the “Saoko, I transform” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Saoko, I transform 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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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 “saoko, yo me transformo” come from?

From Rosalía's song “Saoko”, released in 2022 on the album Motomami.

Who directed the Saoko video?

Valentin Petit, filmed in Kyiv with an all-female stunt-biker team.

Why is this meme about transformation?

Because Rosalía changes her look in almost every shot of the video.

How do I get the Saoko, I transform meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Saoko, I transform” 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 Saoko, I transform card?

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

Sources: Saoko (canción) - Wikipedia · Motomami - Wikipedia · Rosalía - SAOKO (Official Video) · checked on November 6, 2026.

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