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“Negan” meme: meaning, origin and common card

The Negan meme uses a summary of The Walking Dead season 7 to symbolize anxious anticipation.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Negan” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22635 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Negan” meme mean?

This format expresses apprehension regarding a violent or decisive outcome. Users employ it when anticipating failure, severe criticism, or a deserved but dreaded punishment. The reference to Lucille, the barbed bat, highlights the cruelty of the expected situation. It serves as a metaphor for the impending 'low blow' that ends a stressful period of uncertainty.

Where does the “Negan” meme come from?

The visual reuses a textual summary outlining the beginning of The Walking Dead season 7. It specifically references the final episode of season 6, titled Last Day on Earth. In this cliffhanger, the group led by Rick Grimes is captured by the Saviors. The antagonist character, Negan, wields his baseball bat named Lucille. The suspense centers on which prisoner Negan will strike fatally. Sources indicate he ultimately kills Abraham and Glenn at the start of the next season. The exact wording in the meme contains historical inaccuracies regarding the show's events. The original author of this specific image remains unknown. The initial publishing platform is not documented with certainty. The exact upload date is also absent from consulted archives.

How to use the “Negan” meme

  • Share this summary during a surprise layoff announcement to illustrate collective fear.
  • Use the image before revealing a disappointing sports result to mark negative anticipation.
  • Employ the Lucille reference to signal that constructive criticism will become very direct.

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The “Negan” card in MyMemeCards

Negan card
NumberNo. 22635
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame50/100 · #91 of 298
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@raphi
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “Negan” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Negan comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common 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 5 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 the Negan meme mean?

The Negan meme represents anxious anticipation of a brutal revelation. It originates from The Walking Dead cliffhanger where the titular character threatens prisoners with a barbed bat.

Who is Negan The Walking Dead?

Negan is the main antagonist of The Walking Dead season 7. He leads a group called the Saviors and uses a baseball bat named Lucille to intimidate and eliminate enemies.

Negan meme origin?

The visual origin comes from a textual summary of The Walking Dead season 7 start. It refers to the execution of key characters after Rick's group was captured by the Saviors.

Is the Negan meme accurate?

The show context is real, but the meme text contains approximations. Daryl is not executed in this specific episode, contrary to what some meme versions suggest.

How do I get the Negan meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Negan” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Negan card?

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

Sources: The Walking Dead Season 10 Episode 22 Review: Here's Negan · The Walking Dead's Most Essential Negan Episodes | Den of Geek · Le résumé de "The Walking Dead" s07e01: Comment ont-ils osé nous faire ça? · checked on October 19, 2026.

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