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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Vous ne passerez pas !” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 4458 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3502 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Vous ne passerez pas !” meme mean?
The meme means “no, this is where I stop”: a blockade staged with the gravity of a wizard planting his staff. It is used to refuse access, defend a slice of cake, block a door or forbid a spoiler. It also works as an image: a tiny figure facing a huge threat and holding firm. The solemnity of the scene makes the smallest prohibition epic.
Where does the “Vous ne passerez pas !” meme come from?
The scene is in The Lord of the Rings: the Company crosses the Mines of Moria, the old dwarf kingdom of Khazad-dûm, where it meets a Balrog, a demon of fire. Gandalf stands on the bridge so the others can flee. According to Wikipedia, he falls into the abyss during the fight against the Balrog and then defeats it at the top of Zirakzigil. Know Your Meme devotes a page to the line’s life as a meme under the title “You Shall Not Pass!!!”. It spread through images, GIFs and spoofs.
How to use the “Vous ne passerez pas !” meme
- Facing the last slice of pizza: “You shall not pass!”
- To block the bathroom door: “You shall not pass!”
- When someone threatens a series spoiler: “You shall not pass!”
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The “Vous ne passerez pas !” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3502 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @mats29 |
How to get the “Vous ne passerez pas !” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Vous ne passerez pas ! comes out of the Memes FR pack 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
Where does “You shall not pass” come from?
From Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings, on the bridge of Khazad-dûm facing the Balrog.
What is the French version?
“Vous ne passerez pas !”, widely quoted as a meme too.
What does the meme mean?
A flat refusal, staged with the solemnity of a hero blocking the way.
How do I get the Vous ne passerez pas ! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Vous ne passerez pas !” is an epic 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 Vous ne passerez pas ! card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Gandalf – Wikipédia · Balrog – Wikipedia · You Shall Not Pass!!! – Know Your Meme · checked on October 29, 2026.
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