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“Yoda Sniff” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Yoda Sniff shows Yoda, eyes closed and head raised, as if sniffing the air.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “Yoda Sniff” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Yoda Sniff” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77, number 22898 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 139 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Yoda Sniff” meme mean?

The meme shows someone catching a whiff of something. The closed eyes and lifted head suggest both concentration and the pretension of guessing everything by smell or intuition. People use it to comment on a dubious situation, an imaginary scent of lies or a gut feeling, in the calm, slightly teasing tone of the Jedi master.

Where does the “Yoda Sniff” meme come from?

It shows Yoda closing his eyes and raising his head, a gesture that suggests a sense of smell or a perception of the Force. The shot detached itself from the film to become a visual reaction, reused in online conversations whenever someone needs to signal they sense something coming. The precise date when it became a meme could not be confirmed.

How to use the “Yoda Sniff” meme

  • Reply with it to an announcement that is too good to be true.
  • Caption a photo where someone seems to sniff out a bargain.
  • Comment on a message in which you immediately guess a hidden motive.

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The “Yoda Sniff” card in MyMemeCards

Yoda Sniff card
NumberNo. 22898
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 77
Fame50/100 · #64 of 139
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@tristan_24
Rarities of the Memes World series 77: 139 cards
  • Common4734%
  • Rare3626%
  • Epic3827%
  • Legendary1410%
  • Mythic42.9%

How to get the “Yoda Sniff” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Yoda Sniff comes out of the Memes World series 77 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

Where does the sniffing Yoda image come from?

It comes from the film The Empire Strikes Back, where Yoda closes his eyes and raises his head.

What does the Yoda Sniff meme mean?

It means you smell something: a lie, a trap, a good deal or a gut feeling.

Does Yoda actually sniff in the movie?

He lifts his head with his eyes closed, as if smelling the air or sensing the Force, so the image supports both readings.

How do I get the Yoda Sniff meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Yoda Sniff” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Yoda Sniff 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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