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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Swole” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20966 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 “Swole” meme mean?
The term conveys sheer physical power, discipline, and hypertrophy. Online communities invoke it either as genuine praise for someone who built immense muscle mass or as humorous hyperbole to describe feeling massive right after lifting weights.
Where does the “Swole” meme come from?
The exact starting point of the meme remains unknown. Phonetically derived from the English word “swollen,” the term surfaced in hip-hop culture years before becoming an online staple. Ice-T rhymed with it in his 1991 song “The Tower,” and Tupac Shakur included it in his track “When I Get Free,” released posthumously in 2001. Its earliest recorded presence on the web occurred on April 27, 1998, when user Dan P. added it to the Online Slang Dictionary, defining it as “muscular.” In 2006, an early YouTube upload titled “swole guy” by skaterfrek09 featured footage of Arnold Schwarzenegger paired with electronic beats, further cementing the slang into digital gym culture.
- 1991Rapper Ice-T uses the word in his song “The Tower”.
- April 27, 1998Dan P. registers the first known online definition of the word on the Online Slang Dictionary.
- 2001Tupac Shakur references the phrase in the posthumous release “When I Get Free”.
- 2006The video “swole guy” featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger is uploaded to YouTube by skaterfrek09.
How to use the “Swole” meme
- Praising a fitness creator who completed a massive muscle-building transformation.
- Dropping a comment under a workout clip showing peak upper-body vascularity.
- Joking about feeling invincible after a single heavy lifting session.
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The “Swole” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 76/100 · #170 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Swole” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Swole 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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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
What does swole mean?
It is gym slang meaning exceptionally muscular, buff, or visibly pumped up from lifting weights.
Where does the word swole come from?
It originated as an informal variation of the English adjective “swollen.”
When was swole first defined online?
Its first recorded web entry appeared on April 27, 1998, in the Online Slang Dictionary.
How do I get the Swole meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Swole” 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 Swole card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Swole - Know Your Meme · Swol – Meaning, Origin, Usage - DigitalCultures · Physical Fitness | Know Your Meme · checked on October 11, 2026.
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