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“TK LE REQUIN” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

TK the Shark is the nickname of the “king of the aquatic kingdom”, a figure who rules the water with the swagger of a top predator.

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The “TK LE REQUIN” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “TK LE REQUIN” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2931 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3495 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “TK LE REQUIN” meme mean?

The shark is a symbol of dominance here: it glides calmly, impresses everyone and goes unchallenged. Calling someone “TK the shark” grants them that king-of-the-place aura, with a dash of mockery, since “king of the aquatic kingdom” sounds like a cartoon legend. Use it for the best in a group, a ruthless gamer, the friend who always dives into the pool first, or to puff yourself up.

Where does the “TK LE REQUIN” meme come from?

The meme pairs a name, TK, with the shark image and the line “le rois du royaume aquatique”, kept as written with its small grammar slip, which makes it feel spontaneous. What matters is the nickname mechanic, popular in French-speaking communities: a short handle, an animal, a sovereign’s title. The joke rests on the contrast between the announced grandeur and the plainness of the phrase. Anyone can make their own version by swapping the animal or the kingdom.

How to use the “TK LE REQUIN” meme

  • Introduce an unbeatable friend as “TK the shark”.
  • Caption a pool or diving photo with the aquatic king title.
  • Nickname the player dominating the match.
  • Answer “the king of the aquatic kingdom” when someone asks who is in charge.

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The “TK LE REQUIN” card in MyMemeCards

TK LE REQUIN card
NumberNo. 2931
RarityRare
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3495
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@emor
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,495 cards
  • Common1,47742%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “TK LE REQUIN” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; TK LE REQUIN comes out of the Memes FR pack 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.

The reprint of the “TK LE REQUIN” card

The “TK LE REQUIN” card was reprinted as Epic (No. 4,373). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was rare. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.

Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.

MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.

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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

Who is TK the shark?

The character of the meme, presented as king of the aquatic kingdom and a confident predator.

Why a shark?

The shark evokes power, the fear it inspires and mastery of its territory.

Can the meme be adapted?

Yes, swap the name or the animal to crown someone else.

How do I get the TK LE REQUIN meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “TK LE REQUIN” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the TK LE REQUIN card?

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

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