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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Summoning Captain Planet” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21252 of the collection, and the 210th 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 “Summoning Captain Planet” meme mean?
This playful format allows netizens to collectively recreate the magical invocation from the series. It often expresses benevolent irony or humorous camaraderie among participants. The usage serves to parody the program's positive energy, while sometimes disrupting the sequence for an unexpected or absurd comedic effect.
Where does the “Summoning Captain Planet” meme come from?
This comment chain game emerged around March 2005 on the GameFAQs forum, specifically within the Life, Universe and Everything section. An archived occurrence dates back to March 18, 2005, via an IRC log. Urban Dictionary had already recorded the formula on January 28, 2005. The mechanism draws directly from the animated series Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990-1996). The five Planeteers, Kwame, Wheeler, Linka, Gi, and Ma-Ti, call upon Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart respectively. This invocation allows the hero to manifest. Virality spread to other communities like 4chan, Something Awful, and FARK, solidifying this interactive ritual.
- 2005First archived occurrence on the GameFAQs forum on March 18, 2005.
How to use the “Summoning Captain Planet” meme
- Invoke the elements sequentially in discussion threads to revive an inactive conversation.
- Intentionally interrupt the keyword sequence to generate a comedic sense of disruption.
- Quote the final line after a collective success to highlight a shared victory.
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The “Summoning Captain Planet” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 71/100 · #210 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Summoning Captain Planet” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Summoning Captain Planet 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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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 ≤ 0.1%, 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
Summoning Captain Planet meme meaning?
It is a chain game where several people add keywords to reproduce the invocation of the 1990s ecological hero.
Summoning Captain Planet origin?
The internet ritual appears in 2005 on GameFAQs forums, inspired by the TV series aired between 1990 and 1996.
How does the Captain Planet meme work?
Five participants each cite a natural element, then a final user pronounces the character's final transformation phrase.
How do I get the Summoning Captain Planet meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Summoning Captain Planet” 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 Summoning Captain Planet card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Definitely Captain Planet | Summoning Captain Planet · Captain Planet Intro | Summoning Captain Planet · Know Your Meme · checked on October 13, 2026.
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