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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Syobon Action (Cat Mario)” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22533 of the collection, and the 29th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Syobon Action (Cat Mario)” meme mean?
Naming Syobon Action calls up a game that ambushes the player at every step. It looks like Super Mario, but nothing goes as expected: blocks lie, enemies burst in, and any move can cost a life. The core feeling is comic frustration, the nervous laugh of someone losing again. People use it to describe an unfair level, a rage-quit game, or to recommend a patience test to friends who think they are good at platformers.
Where does the “Syobon Action (Cat Mario)” meme come from?
Syobon Action, or Cat Mario, is a 2D freeware platformer released in Japan in 2007. It parodies Super Mario Bros. (1985) and is known for being extremely difficult. It was inspired by the Flash game The Big Adventure of a Dead End Life, often played by members of the Japanese board 2channel. Its creator, a developer known as ちく (Chiku), made it in about three days in February 2007. It first circulated among 2channel users. The soundtrack uses MIDI versions of tunes from games like Cheetahmen II, Spelunker, Ghosts ’n Goblins and Puyo Puyo. The game was ported to the Wii through the Homebrew Channel, and a PSP homebrew version exists. Fans also made spinoffs: Memes Mario, using rage comic faces, plus Syobon Action 2 and 3.
- February 2007Chiku creates Syobon Action in about three days.
- 2007The game first circulates among 2channel users.
- April 3, 2013The Know Your Meme entry on the game is added.
How to use the “Syobon Action (Cat Mario)” meme
- Warn a friend that a level is Cat Mario-grade, with traps everywhere.
- Stream a run of Syobon Action while counting deaths.
- Compare an unfair game to Cat Mario to vent frustration.
- Recommend the game to someone who loves patience challenges.
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The “Syobon Action (Cat Mario)” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 65/100 · #29 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Syobon Action (Cat Mario)” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Syobon Action (Cat Mario) comes out of the Memes World series 76 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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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 is Syobon Action?
It is a 2D freeware platformer released in Japan in 2007 that parodies Super Mario Bros. with extreme difficulty.
Who made Cat Mario?
A Japanese developer known as ちく (Chiku) built it in about three days in February 2007.
Why is Cat Mario so hard?
It relies on traps and misleading blocks that catch the player off guard at every step.
Are there sequels or fan versions?
Yes, there are Syobon Action 2 and 3, and Memes Mario, which swaps the sprites for rage comic faces.
How do I get the Syobon Action (Cat Mario) meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Syobon Action (Cat Mario)” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Syobon Action (Cat Mario) card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — Syobon Action (Cat Mario) · checked on October 18, 2026.
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