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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Shitty Charmander” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21054 of the collection, and the 3rd 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 “Shitty Charmander” meme mean?
This meme expresses shame over a disastrous artistic creation, whether accidental or intentionally grotesque. It symbolizes immediate 'regret' after an irreversible act, like a tattoo done under influence. The image also depicts the aesthetic of 'badly done' embraced as comedy, turning aesthetic failure into a widely shared comedic object.
Where does the “Shitty Charmander” meme come from?
The digital urban legend stems from a Reddit post dated April 14, 2015, submitted to r/funny by user Yllwsnow2. The photo showed a tattoo made by the author's friend, described as being under the influence of alcohol and Xanax, with no tattooing experience. The original caption read: 'The flame saves it'. The illustration was reportedly inspired by a Tim Burton-style drawing by artist Vaughn Pinpin (Hat Boy), though the tattooist remains unidentified. Hosted on Imgur, the image exploded, surpassing 2.4 million views in just 48 hours. This immediate virality led Imgur to feature it on April 15. Consequently, a dedicated subreddit for derivative creations, r/shartmander, was created on April 16, 2015, cementing the phenomenon around this failed Pokémon.
- April 14, 2015Initial post on Reddit by Yllwsnow2 in r/funny.
- April 15, 2015Massive relay by Imgur after surpassing 2.4 million views.
- April 16, 2015Creation of the r/shartmander subreddit for variants.
How to use the “Shitty Charmander” meme
- Share a photo of a terrible amateur work to ironically highlight its disastrous nature.
- Describe a personal or professional project that failed spectacularly and ridiculously.
- Use the image as an avatar or humorous signature to evoke one's own past mistakes.
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The “Shitty Charmander” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 74/100 · #3 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Shitty Charmander” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Shitty Charmander 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.
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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
Shitty Charmander meaning?
It is a botched tattoo that became a symbol of regret and dark humor on the internet.
Shitty Charmander origin?
Photo posted on Reddit in April 2015 by Yllwsnow2, showing a tattoo done under influence.
Who is Yllwsnow2?
Reddit user who posted the viral photo of the botched Charmander tattoo in 2015.
What is r/shartmander?
Subreddit created on April 16, 2015, to share variants and derivatives of the meme.
How do I get the Shitty Charmander meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Shitty Charmander” 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 Shitty Charmander card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Shitty Charmander: The Viral Bad Pokemon Tattoo Explained · Top 10 worst Pokemon tattoos ever, ranked - Dexerto · Shitty Charmander · checked on October 12, 2026.
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