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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Y Can't Metroid Crawl” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21528 of the collection, and the 153rd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Y Can't Metroid Crawl” meme mean?
This format highlights the absurdity of basic misunderstandings or complete ignorance of obvious mechanics. It is used to mock beginners who overlook simple rules or to gently ridicule someone asking a nonsensical question due to lack of knowledge.
Where does the “Y Can't Metroid Crawl” meme come from?
The meme stems from a post on Miiverse in the Super Metroid community on May 16, 2013, at 10:19 AM by user PaulyU.[1] He was playing via the Wii U Virtual Console and shared a screenshot of Samus facing a narrow passage in Brinstar.[1][2] He asked why "Metroid" couldn’t crawl, unaware that the Morph Ball ability was required to pass through the opening.[1][4] Apparently confusing the game title or alien species with the heroine’s name, he posed a question rooted in a major semantic error.[1][4] The original post was deleted, but one source reports over 3,000 "Yeah!" reactions recorded in 2015.[4] The discussion spread to NeoGAF and Reddit, becoming a recurring fandom joke to critique players’ elementary gaps.[1][5] No specific video or show is cited as a direct origin; the spread remained purely textual and community-driven.[1]
- May 16, 2013Initial publication of the confused question by PaulyU on Miiverse in the Super Metroid section.
How to use the “Y Can't Metroid Crawl” meme
- Use this image to tease a colleague who forgets an essential feature of their favorite software.
- Share this meme when a novice friend asks you how to do something obvious in a video game.
- Employ it to highlight the irony of someone ignoring the fundamental basics of a field they claim to master.
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The “Y Can't Metroid Crawl” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #153 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Y Can't Metroid Crawl” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Y Can't Metroid Crawl comes out of the Memes World series 72 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.
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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
Y Can't Metroid Crawl origin?
The meme comes from a post on Miiverse on May 16, 2013, by user PaulyU. He asked why the main character couldn’t crawl, unaware of the Morph Ball's existence.
Who is PaulyU Miiverse?
PaulyU is the anonymous user who posted the original screenshot on Nintendo’s Miiverse community. His real identity has never been publicly revealed.
What does Y Can't Metroid Crawl mean?
The phrase underscores the absurdity of a question based on confusing the game title with the character's name. It mocks ignorance of basic mechanics.
Why can't Samus crawl?
Samus Aran can crawl using the Morph Ball, a transformation available in Super Metroid. The meme author ignored this fundamental gameplay capability.
How do I get the Y Can't Metroid Crawl meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Y Can't Metroid Crawl” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Y Can't Metroid Crawl card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Y Cant Metroid Crawl: Miiverse Gaming Meme Origin · Metroid | Know Your Meme · Miiverse - MiiWiki · checked on October 14, 2026.
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