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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Star Wars Kid” is a common card of the Memes World series 70, number 20776 of the collection, and the 11th best-known meme of its 19 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Star Wars Kid” meme mean?
The meme captures uninhibited, nerdy enthusiasm paired with clumsy physical coordination. It is used to depict someone getting overly absorbed in an imaginary duel or executing awkward combat moves. The clip is also widely recognized as an early landmark case of viral exposure and unwanted online attention.
Where does the “Star Wars Kid” meme come from?
In November 2002, Canadian high schooler Ghyslain Raza recorded himself alone inside his school’s audiovisual studio in Trois-Rivières, imitating the character Darth Maul with a golf ball retriever. The private tape was discovered by classmates, who uploaded the clip to the file-sharing software Kazaa in April 2003. The video quickly swept across the web, inspiring countless edits featuring added digital lightsaber effects, sound tracks, and visual spoofs.
- November 2002Ghyslain Raza records the private practice video at his school.
- April 2003Classmates leak the footage onto the file-sharing network Kazaa.
How to use the “Star Wars Kid” meme
- Depicting someone clumsily swinging a household object like an epic weapon.
- Referencing early 2000s viral video culture and digital remixing.
- Humorously illustrating a person’s complete immersion in their own imaginary fantasy.
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The “Star Wars Kid” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #11 of 19 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @flem |
How to get the “Star Wars Kid” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Star Wars Kid comes out of the Memes World series 70 as a common 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 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 0.8%, 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
Who is the Star Wars Kid?
He is Ghyslain Raza, a teenager from Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada.
What object is he using as a lightsaber?
He is swinging a standard golf ball retriever.
How was the video leaked?
Schoolmates discovered the private tape and posted it online via the file-sharing service Kazaa.
How do I get the Star Wars Kid meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Star Wars Kid” is a common 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 Star Wars Kid card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Star_Wars_KidStar Wars Kid - Wikipedia · Star Wars Kid | Know Your Meme · Star Wars Kid: The Data Dump - Waxy.org · checked on October 9, 2026.
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