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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Putin krab” is a rare card of the Russian Memes pack, number 297 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 “Putin krab” meme mean?
This meme gets used to illustrate how a lightly tossed-off idea about a character ends up becoming its official depiction, simply from being redrawn over and over. It fits when a visual reinterpretation takes over from the original, until the absurd or literal version becomes the best-known one.
Where does the “Putin krab” meme come from?
"Putin Is a Crab" comes from the "Putin" character, who appeared on the Russian web in 2008, unrelated to Russian president Vladimir Putin or to the Quebec dish of the same name. An idea or phrase associated with this character was taken literally by runet users, who started drawing him as a crustacean. These images, reposted and shared across many Russian-language forums and networks, eventually fixed the crab as the character's best-known visual depiction, to the point of overshadowing his original form.
- 2008The "Putin" character appears on the Russian web, before internet users started redrawing him as a crab.
How to use the “Putin krab” meme
- Someone shares a drawing of "Putin" as a crab to illustrate the character's visual reinterpretation.
- "Putin is a crab" gets cited to describe an idea taken literally to an absurd degree.
- The meme is used to show how a reinterpreted version overshadows the original.
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The “Putin krab” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Russian Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #40 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Putin krab” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Putin krab 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
What is "Putin is a crab"?
A character from the "Putin" meme, which appeared in 2008 on the Russian web, drawn as a crab after internet users took an idea about him literally. It has no connection to the Russian president or the Quebec dish.
Does "Putin is a crab" relate to Vladimir Putin?
No, not at all: the name comes only from the meme character, not the Russian president.
Why is this character drawn as a crab?
Because Russian-speaking internet users took an idea associated with the character literally and illustrated it that way, which made that version popular.
How do I get the Putin krab meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Putin krab” 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 Putin krab card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — recherche · checked on October 29, 2026.
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