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“Super Smash Bros Character Predictions” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

This meme refers to endless fan speculation and jokes about future fighters in the Super Smash Bros.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Super Smash Bros Character Predictions” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20973 of the collection, and the 170th 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 “Super Smash Bros Character Predictions” meme mean?

The core emotion blends anticipation with cynicism about the constant rumor mill. The format mocks the difficulty of predicting roster additions, especially after third-party licenses were introduced. Users share absurd characters to joke about unrealistic expectations and emphasize that the final list always remains a surprise, defying logical casting choices.

Where does the “Super Smash Bros Character Predictions” meme come from?

The documented origin lies on YTMND in May 2006. On May 10, 2006, user Bendillin posted a parody titled 'Super Smash Bros. Brawl Newcomer: John Madden!'. This creation replaced an official character with American sports commentator John Madden. This release coincided with the reveal of Solid Snake in the E3 2006 trailer, marking the first third-party fighter in the series history. Speculation expanded through fake 'Challenger Approaching' screens and biographical pages mimicking Nintendo's official style. These distortions exploit the hype for casting surprises by proposing intentionally incongruous names, turning official anticipation into a collective humorous guessing game.

  1. 2006Publication of the first notable parody on YTMND by user Bendillin.

How to use the “Super Smash Bros Character Predictions” meme

  • Share a modified image announcing a historical or fictional figure as a new fighter in the game.
  • Reply to a thread about a hero's chances by posting an exaggerated wishlist.
  • Mimic the official Nintendo format to announce an improbable battle between unrelated franchises.

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The “Super Smash Bros Character Predictions” card in MyMemeCards

Super Smash Bros Character Predictions card
NumberNo. 20973
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame76/100 · #170 of 243
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 70: 243 cards
  • Common197.8%
  • Rare197.8%
  • Epic19580%
  • Legendary62.5%
  • Mythic41.6%

How to get the “Super Smash Bros Character Predictions” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Super Smash Bros Character Predictions 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

Super Smash Bros Character Predictions meaning?

It refers to memes showing fanciful rumors about upcoming characters added to the fighting roster, often formatted as fake official screens.

Super Smash Bros Character Predictions origin?

The meme dates back to May 2006 on YTMND with a parody involving John Madden, following the Solid Snake announcement.

Who created the Super Smash Bros Character Predictions meme?

Bendillin is credited for a foundational work in 2006, although the prediction concept is broader.

Super Smash Bros Character Predictions real or fake?

Circulating images are almost always false and created by fans to joke about game expectations.

How do I get the Super Smash Bros Character Predictions meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Super Smash Bros Character Predictions” 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 Super Smash Bros Character Predictions card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Super Smash Bros Character Predictions - meme.com · Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Blank Roster - DeviantArt · Super Smash Bros. Memes Memes — meme.com · checked on October 11, 2026.

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