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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Metroid” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21154 of the collection, and the 125th 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 “Metroid” meme mean?
Online, this term often evokes nostalgia for pure exploration and the inherent difficulty of classic titles. It also references memes about character limitations, such as the inability to crawl in narrow passages, generating humor shared by the gaming community.
Where does the “Metroid” meme come from?
The series began on August 6, 1986, in Japan for the Family Computer Disk System, followed by a North American release on August 15, 1987. Created by Nintendo, it became a staple of the action-adventure genre. A specific viral anecdote, 'Y can’t Metroid crawl?', emerged on May 16, 2013, via Miiverse user PaulyU. This Super Metroid screenshot mocking the lack of a crawling ability spread to NeoGAF and Reddit, illustrating recurring gameplay frustrations.
- 1986Initial release in Japan for the Family Computer Disk System.
- 1987Official launch in North America.
- 2013Viralization of the crawl capability meme on Miiverse.
How to use the “Metroid” meme
- Share a stuck image to highlight a logical dead end in a personal project.
- Reference the franchise when discussing level design evolution in exploration games.
- Use the Samus reference to evoke resistance or armor against a daily obstacle.
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The “Metroid” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Metroid” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Metroid comes out of the Memes World series 71 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 Metroid?
It is a famous science fiction video game series published by Nintendo since 1986, focused on exploration and combat.
Who is Samus in Metroid?
Samus Aran is the main protagonist, a bounty hunter equipped with advanced technological armor who travels across alien planets.
Why the Metroid crawl meme?
This meme refers to a technical limitation in Super Metroid where Samus cannot crawl in certain corridors, deemed illogical by fans.
How do I get the Metroid meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Metroid” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Metroid card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Metroid Meaning, Origin & Meme History Explained · Metroid | Know Your Meme · Metroid (saga) - Viquipèdia, l'enciclopèdia lliure · checked on October 12, 2026.
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