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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Monkey Putin” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21340 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Monkey Putin” meme mean?
The image expresses blunt derision toward the Russian president and his supporters. It transforms authority into animalistic absurdity, serving as an ironic weapon against censorship or propaganda. Users employ it to ridicule official discourses and online nationalist reactions.
Where does the “Monkey Putin” meme come from?
The first known occurrence dates back to November 12, 2017, on the 4chan board /s4s/. The author remains unknown, as does the exact source of the initial edit. On December 24, 2017, the image circulated on /int/, specifically targeting a Russian moderator. It aimed to mock Russian national pride brutally. In 2019, it spread to Reddit and 9GAG, accompanied by an ironic English copypasta. A resurgence occurred in 2022 during the invasion of Ukraine, confirming its role as viral political satire.
- 2017First anonymous publication on the 4chan board /s4s/ on November 12.
- 2017Spread to /int/ on December 24 to target a specific Russian moderator.
- 2019Expansion to Reddit and 9GAG with the addition of a sarcastic English copypasta.
How to use the “Monkey Putin” meme
- Use this card to mock excessive nationalist arguments in an online debate.
- Post the montage during geopolitical discussions to highlight perceived absurdities in official decisions.
- Employ the image in response to censorship attempts to mark disagreement through dark humor.
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The “Monkey Putin” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Monkey Putin” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Monkey Putin comes out of the Memes World series 72 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 Monkey Putin?
It is a photo edit where Vladimir Putin's face is altered to look like a monkey. It is an internet creation born on 4chan to mock Russian users.
Where did the Monkey Putin meme come from?
The image first appeared on 4chan in November 2017. Its author is unknown, but it initially targeted a Russian moderator on the international board.
Why is Putin depicted as a monkey?
This deformation serves to ridicule presidential authority and Russian national pride. It is a form of visual satire aiming to break the image of official power.
How do I get the Monkey Putin meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Monkey Putin” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Monkey Putin card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Monkey Putin · Know Your Meme · Monke Putin and Chimpanzesky fighting for the ultimate banana · checked on October 13, 2026.
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