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“Morphing” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Morphing is a visual effect that smoothly transforms one image into another through a seamless transition.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Morphing” meme, 1985

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Morphing” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21168 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 “Morphing” meme mean?

This term refers to the gentle metamorphosis of one element into another, creating an illusion of continuity. It often expresses wonder at transformation or serves as a narrative bridge between two distinct states. The dominant emotion is visual mystery, where outlines blur to reveal a new form without abrupt breaks.

Where does the “Morphing” meme come from?

The major visual origin dates back to 1985 with the music video for « Cry » by the English rock duo Godley & Creme. Contrary to common belief, this effect did not use digital software but rather analog dissolves between different parts of faces, as appropriate computer tools were unavailable then. This manual technique laid the groundwork for modern morphing. The term later generalized to describe any continuous visual transformation, typically combining progressive image warping and cross-dissolving. Widespread dissemination occurred via online video platforms like YouTube and Vimeo, where the keyword « morphing » now categorizes these spectacular transitions between portraits or objects.

  1. 1985Release of the « Cry » video by Godley & Creme, using analog dissolves to transform faces.

How to use the “Morphing” meme

  • Use morphing to create a cinematic transition between two contrasting scenes.
  • Showcase morphing during a presentation to illustrate the evolution of an abstract concept.
  • Share morphing on social media to surprise the audience with an unexpected transformation.

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The “Morphing” card in MyMemeCards

Morphing card
NumberNo. 21168
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame72/100 · #125 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Morphing” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Morphing 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 does morphing mean?

Morphing is a visual effect technique that progressively transforms one image into another through a smooth transition.

Who invented morphing?

The term describes a technical process rather than a single invention. However, the 1985 video « Cry » by Godley & Creme is considered a major historical reference that popularized the effect.

How to do morphing?

You need to combine progressive image warping with a cross-dissolve between key points of the two shapes being transformed.

How do I get the Morphing meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Morphing” 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 Morphing card?

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

Sources: Morphing | Know Your Meme · Morphing: From Terminator 2 to Viral AI Trend · Morphing - Wikipedia · checked on October 12, 2026.

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