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“Lya, ty krysa” meme: meaning, origin and common card

“Lia, ty krysa” (“Lia, you’re a rat”) is a 2020 Runet meme: a fond accusation people drop whenever someone acts like a little traitor or a sneaky freeloader.

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The “Lya, ty krysa” meme, 2020

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lya, ty krysa” is a common card of the Russian Memes pack, number 198 of the collection, and the 132nd 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 “Lya, ty krysa” meme mean?

People use “Lia, ty krysa” to playfully call out a small betrayal, a scheme, or a slightly too convenient behavior, without any real anger behind it. The tone stays light: it reads as a friendly jab rather than a genuine accusation, usually said with a smile.

Where does the “Lya, ty krysa” meme come from?

The meme appeared in 2020 on the Runet (the Russian-language internet), built around a line addressed to someone named Lia, called a “rat” for behaving disloyally. The card dates it to 2020 and tags it as a Runet format; no specific origin video or source could be confirmed beyond that. The line later became a go-to caption for small everyday betrayals, from stolen snacks to a friend who flips their stance too quickly.

How to use the “Lya, ty krysa” meme

  • When a friend sneaks food from someone else’s plate: “Lia, ty krysa, that wasn’t for you.”
  • To call out a slightly too convenient behavior: “Always there when it suits you, lia ty krysa.”
  • As a caption for a small betrayal between friends: “Lia, ty krysa, honestly.”

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The “Lya, ty krysa” card in MyMemeCards

Lya, ty krysa card
NumberNo. 198
RarityCommon
CollectionRussian Memes pack
Fame50/100 · #132 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Russian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common16956%
  • Rare9231%
  • Epic279.0%
  • Legendary93.0%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Lya, ty krysa” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lya, ty krysa comes out of the Russian 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

What does “Lia, ty krysa” mean?

It translates to “Lia, you’re a rat”, a fond accusation for slightly traitorous behavior, used in a 2020 Runet meme.

Where does the Lia ty krysa meme come from?

From a line circulating on the Runet in 2020, aimed at someone named Lia accused of acting like a freeloader; the exact origin could not be confirmed.

Why do people use this meme?

To playfully call out a small betrayal, a scheme, or a slightly too convenient behavior, without real resentment.

In what context is “lia ty krysa” used?

Typically for small everyday cheating, like stolen food or a promise forgotten too quickly.

How do I get the Lya, ty krysa meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lya, ty krysa” is a common card of the Russian 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 Lya, ty krysa card?

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

Sources: Résultats YouTube pour « лия ты крыса мем » · checked on October 29, 2026.

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