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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ghali and Rich Ciolino” is a common card of the Italian Memes pack, number 288 of the collection, and the 166th 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 “Ghali and Rich Ciolino” meme mean?
People cite him for an invisible or improbable friend tagging along, or to turn an absurd appearance into a running gag. He also flags an odd-couple duo: an artist and a strange sidekick.
Where does the “Ghali and Rich Ciolino” meme come from?
At the 2024 Sanremo festival, Ghali performed “Casa mia” alongside an alien character, Rich Ciolino, whom he introduced as a friend from far away, from a planet called XP. Ghali said Rich first contacted him on WhatsApp, can read minds and is so shy he only whispers. On the final night, Rich whispered something to him before Ghali said “Stop al genocidio” on stage. The character’s Instagram account already counted over 210,000 followers.
- 2024Ghali arrives at Sanremo with the alien Rich Ciolino and sings “Casa mia”; in the final he says “Stop al genocidio” after the alien’s whisper.
How to use the “Ghali and Rich Ciolino” meme
- I’m going to dinner with Rich Ciolino, nobody else is invited.
- He showed up at the party with his own Rich Ciolino, a friend no one has seen.
- Ghali and Rich Ciolino, the duo we needed this week.
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The “Ghali and Rich Ciolino” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Italian Memes pack |
| Fame | 40/100 · #166 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Ghali and Rich Ciolino” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ghali and Rich Ciolino comes out of the Italian 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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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
Who is Rich Ciolino?
An alien character who accompanied Ghali at Sanremo 2024, introduced as his friend from a planet called XP.
Which song did Ghali sing at Sanremo 2024?
“Casa mia”.
Does Rich Ciolino speak?
According to Ghali he is very shy and only whispers.
How do I get the Ghali and Rich Ciolino meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ghali and Rich Ciolino” is a common card of the Italian 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 Ghali and Rich Ciolino card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Sky TG24 : Rich Ciolino, chi è l’alieno di Ghali · checked on November 5, 2026.
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