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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Light/Dark Dr. Livesey” is a rare card of the Russian Memes pack, number 213 of the collection, and the 40th 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 “Light/Dark Dr. Livesey” meme mean?
Dr. Livesey is a character from the Soviet animated adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Treasure Island. The meme pairs a bright version of his face with a darker one to illustrate a contrast: two moods, two versions of the same person, or the same situation, one calm and the other more unsettling.
Where does the “Light/Dark Dr. Livesey” meme come from?
The Dr. Livesey character comes from the Soviet animated film adapted from the British novel Treasure Island, where he is one of the main protagonists. On the Russian-language internet (Runet), his face became a template for edits starting in 2021, pairing a “light” and a “dark” image of the character to mark a contrast. The card tags the format as Runet, dated 2021, noting it existed before similar contrast edits became popular worldwide. The format later spread well beyond Russian-speaking audiences, carried by the character's particularly expressive face in the original animation.
- 2021The “light and dark Dr. Livesey” format circulates on Runet before equivalent worldwide edits.
How to use the “Light/Dark Dr. Livesey” meme
- To contrast two versions of one's mood: “Light and dark Dr. Livesey.”
- In an edit comparing a calm reaction and a darker reaction to the same situation.
- To illustrate a before/after or a personality contrast.
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The “Light/Dark Dr. Livesey” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Russian Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #40 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Light/Dark Dr. Livesey” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Light/Dark Dr. Livesey comes out of the Russian 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
Who is Dr. Livesey?
He is a character from the Soviet animated film adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Treasure Island.
What does light and dark Dr. Livesey mean?
It is the contrast between a “light” and a “dark” version of the character's face, used to show two opposite moods or situations.
Where does this Runet meme come from?
From Runet in 2021, where Dr. Livesey's face, taken from the Soviet cartoon, already served that contrast before a similar global format became popular.
How do I get the Light/Dark Dr. Livesey meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Light/Dark Dr. Livesey” is a rare 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 Light/Dark Dr. Livesey card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Доктор Ливси (персонаж мультфильма) — Wikipédia · checked on October 29, 2026.
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