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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Polandball” is a mythic card of the Memes World series 77, number 22860 of the collection, and the 10th best-known meme of its 141 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Polandball” meme mean?
This format turns complex diplomacy into silly comedy. Nations become naive or arrogant characters limited by cultural prejudices. The broken English highlights mutual misunderstanding between states. Poland, often the victim, symbolizes humility against superpowers. The tone is ironic, mocking nationalism without taking sides seriously. It is a visual critique of historical misunderstandings, made accessible by simple drawing styles.
Where does the “Polandball” meme come from?
The meme appears on the /int/ board of the German imageboard Krautchan.net in late 2009. The original author, known as FALCO, is a British user. He uses MS Paint to create his first illustrations. His goal is to mock a Polish internet user named Wojak, whose English skills are deemed poor. These early drawings specifically target this individual before expanding. A prior anecdote exists: in August 2009, users colored drawball.com with Polish colors. However, this is not the direct source of the narrative concept. The format gains traction when others adopt the flagged sphere graphic style. The community quickly integrates unwritten rules, like Poland’s inability to go to space, reinforcing the humorous absurdity of the story.
- 2009Appearance of the meme on Krautchan.net with FALCO's first drawings.
How to use the “Polandball” meme
- Share a comic illustrating a historical conflict to criticize current government positions.
- Use the phrase 'cannot into space' to highlight perceived administrative incompetence in a technical field.
- Create a visual contrasting two nations with strong stereotypes to comment on a recent diplomatic dispute.
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The “Polandball” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Mythic |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 85/100 · #10 of 141 |
| Recycle value | 80 MemeCoins (240 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Polandball” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Polandball comes out of the Memes World series 77 as a mythic 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 80 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
Polandball meaning?
It is a visual satire using flagged spheres to represent countries. This format stages international relations through humor and national stereotypes.
Who is falco polandball?
FALCO is the pseudonym of the British author who created the first comics. He initiated the graphic style on a German forum in 2009 to mock a Polish user.
Polandball origin?
The meme is born on Krautchan.net at the end of 2009. It stems directly from creations by user FALCO, inspired by a third party's linguistic errors.
Why can't poland go into space?
This absurd phrase is part of the codes concerning Poland in the meme. It illustrates the country's supposed incapacity, serving as a recurring punchline in funny stories.
How do I get the Polandball meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Polandball” is a mythic card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Polandball card?
It is a Mythic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Polandball - Wikipedia · Polandball - Wikimedia Commons · Polandball - Know Your Meme · checked on October 29, 2026.
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