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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pikachu likes his tail stroked” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1965 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3498 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Pikachu likes his tail stroked” meme mean?
In the anime, the line simply describes an affectionate gesture toward the yellow mascot. Out of context, the wording gets a smile from its unintended double meaning, and that gap is the whole meme. People quote it to twist a childhood scene, to tease a friend who is nostalgic for cartoons, or to show how strange some dubbed lines look when reread as an adult.
Where does the “Pikachu likes his tail stroked” meme come from?
The card credits the line to Sacha, the trainer hero of the French version of Pokémon, called Ash in English. He is talking about Pikachu, his electric companion. The sentence comes from a cartoon made for children, and its comic effect comes from how it sounds today: an adult rereading it hears a meaning nobody intended. Like other dubbing lines, it spread as a screenshot, an edit or a caption, carried by the nostalgia of the generation that grew up with the series.
How to use the “Pikachu likes his tail stroked” meme
- Quote the line with total seriousness to crack up a childhood friend.
- Caption a picture of Pikachu with red cheeks and a smile.
- Bring up a cartoon line that aged badly.
- React to an anime clip that invites a misunderstanding.
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The “Pikachu likes his tail stroked” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3498 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @hugo_gfrd |
How to get the “Pikachu likes his tail stroked” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pikachu likes his tail stroked comes out of the Memes FR pack 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.
The reprints of the “Pikachu likes his tail stroked” card
The “Pikachu likes his tail stroked” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,040) and Epic (No. 2,542). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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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
Who says “Pikachu aime bien qu’on lui caresse la queue”?
According to the card, Sacha, the trainer hero of the French version of the Pokémon anime.
Are Sacha and Ash the same character?
Yes. Sacha is the French name of the trainer called Ash in English.
Why is the line a meme?
An innocent cartoon line becomes funny when reread out of context.
How do I get the Pikachu likes his tail stroked meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pikachu likes his tail stroked” is a common card of the Memes FR 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 Pikachu likes his tail stroked card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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