MyMemeCards editorial team
Watch the ref
Nobody has added this meme's ref yet. Got the original video or post?
In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pirates vs. Ninjas” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21190 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 “Pirates vs. Ninjas” meme mean?
The concept plays on the fictional comparison of two popular but opposing figures: the loud Western pirate versus the stealthy Japanese ninja. The appeal lies in the arbitrary nature of the conflict. It serves as a playful false debate where sides are chosen without objective criteria.
Where does the “Pirates vs. Ninjas” meme come from?
The primary origin traces back to the satirical website Real Ultimate Power, created by Robert Hamburger. The key publication dates to April 17, 2003. The site featured various ninja movie ideas, including confrontations with pirates. Know Your Meme cites this as the starting point. No foundational video or TV show is identified. Spread occurred gradually via forums and blogs. A 1989 Atari game features similar combat but predates the meme.
- 2003Publication of the idea on the satirical website Real Ultimate Power by Robert Hamburger.
How to use the “Pirates vs. Ninjas” meme
- Use this image to start a pointless conversation on social media during a boring moment.
- Compare two groups with radically different styles in a light-hearted or casual professional context.
- Illustrate an ideological conflict by using character faces to symbolize opposition.
Also searched as
- Real Ultimate Power
- Pirates versus Ninjas
- Pirates vs Ninjas comic
- pirates vs ninjas meaning
- pirates vs ninjas origin
- real ultimate power robert hamburgers
- who started the pirates vs ninjas debate
- pirates vs ninjas meme history
The “Pirates vs. Ninjas” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Pirates vs. Ninjas” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pirates vs. Ninjas 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.
Open your free pack
5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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
Memes like “Pirates vs. Ninjas”
More cards of the Memes World series 71
Frequently asked questions
Who invented the Pirates vs Ninjas meme?
Robert Hamburger via his site Real Ultimate Power. The reference dates specifically to April 2003.
Do pirates or ninjas really win?
There is no official answer. It is a humorous debate without a real winner, purely fictional.
Does Pirates vs Ninjas come from a movie?
No, it comes from a satirical website. No film is the origin of this viral concept.
Why is this debate so popular?
It opposes two 'cool' icons with contrasting styles, allowing for easy and subjective amusement.
How do I get the Pirates vs. Ninjas meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pirates vs. Ninjas” 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 Pirates vs. Ninjas card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Pirates versus Ninjas · Pirates vs. Ninjas · What did Toby mean by this · checked on October 12, 2026.
Read next
Want Pirates vs. Ninjas in your collection?
Open your free pack: 5 meme cards, no account needed.