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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pixel War - r/place” is an epic card of the Memes World series 76, number 22594 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 “Pixel War - r/place” meme mean?
“Pixel War” describes the peaceful but fierce struggle communities wage to keep a corner of the canvas. Each person can place only one pixel, then must wait, so thousands of people have to coordinate to draw a flag, a logo or a character, and then defend it against those trying to cover it. The term evokes teamwork, rivalry, improvised alliances and fleeting artworks. It is also quoted whenever a community mobilizes en masse around a shared project, online or off.
Where does the “Pixel War - r/place” meme come from?
Reddit first opened r/place on 1 April 2017, on a 1,000 by 1,000 pixel canvas with 16 colors and a cooldown between pixels. The experiment ran until 3 April and drew over a million users. In 2022 Reddit relaunched it on 1 April with a canvas grown to 2,000 by 2,000 pixels and 32 colors: about 10.5 million users placed some 160 million pixels. Country flags, fan art and memes competed for space, and streamers rallied their audiences, including French-speaking communities. A third edition took place in July 2023.
- 1 April 2017Reddit launches r/place on a 1,000 by 1,000 pixel canvas.
- 1 April 2022A new edition opens, with a canvas growing to 2,000 by 2,000 pixels and 32 colors.
- 20 July 2023A third edition opens for five days.
How to use the “Pixel War - r/place” meme
- Mention the Pixel War to describe a community rallying to defend its drawing.
- Say “this is a Pixel War” when groups fight over the same shared space.
- Share canvas screenshots to spot a famous flag or logo.
- Compare a collective online project to the spirit of r/place.
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The “Pixel War - r/place” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @locsiv |
How to get the “Pixel War - r/place” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pixel War - r/place comes out of the Memes World series 76 as an epic 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 20 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 the Reddit Pixel War?
It is the popular name for r/place, a collaborative canvas where each user places one pixel at a time. Communities clash and coordinate to draw their symbols.
When did r/place happen?
Three editions took place: 1 to 3 April 2017, from 1 April 2022, and 20 to 25 July 2023.
How many pixels can you place?
Just one at a time, after a wait of a few minutes. A big drawing therefore takes many people.
How many people joined in 2022?
About 10.5 million users edited the canvas, for roughly 160 million pixels placed.
How do I get the Pixel War - r/place meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pixel War - r/place” is an epic 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 Pixel War - r/place card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipedia — r/place · checked on October 18, 2026.
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