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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Shipping” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20932 of the collection, and the 130th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Shipping” meme mean?
This practice expresses the desire of supporters to see certain characters together beyond the official plot. It reflects strong emotional involvement where amateurs build their own narratives. The term is used to validate an affinity between entities, real or imaginary.
Where does the “Shipping” meme come from?
The word comes from the contraction of 'relationship' or 'relationshipping'. The practice is historically linked to the 'The X-Files' fandom, with fans imagining a relationship between Mulder and Scully. A fan named Amy is credited with using the term first, but this specific origin lacks sufficient proof for formal confirmation by currently available sources.
How to use the “Shipping” meme
- Say you ship a couple when you prefer seeing two characters together rather than with their official partner.
- Create fanfiction or fan art to explore the imagined romantic dynamics between specific characters.
- Join online discussions to debate the plausibility or charm of a particular pairing in a series.
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The “Shipping” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 77/100 · #130 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Shipping” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Shipping comes out of the Memes World series 70 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 does shipping mean?
Shipping is the practice of supporting or imagining a relationship, usually romantic, between two fictional characters or celebrities.
Shipping definition?
It refers to the action of wanting two people to be in a relationship. It comes from the contraction of 'relationship'.
Where does the word shipping come from?
It originates from the English 'relationship' or 'relationshipping'. It emerged in fan communities to describe imagined couples.
How do I get the Shipping meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Shipping” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Shipping card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: imagine shipping two actual people that are in separate happy relationships 🤢😭 (meme made by me) · Shipping - Know Your Meme · Growing Up Platoniromantic: The Problem with Shipping · checked on October 11, 2026.
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