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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Young Darth Vader” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22255 of the collection, and the 88th 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 “Young Darth Vader” meme mean?
This scene captures childhood innocence blended with pop culture fandom. The humor stems from the contrast between the child’s serious demeanor and his failed attempts at magic. It is used to depict playful imagination or earnest but futile efforts to control the uncontrollable.
Where does the “Young Darth Vader” meme come from?
The commercial, officially titled The Force, was created by the agency Deutsch for Volkswagen. It stars Max Page, aged six, wearing a Darth Vader costume. The spot shows the boy trying to influence various household objects using the Force. After several visual failures, he successfully starts his father’s Passat car. The television broadcast aired on February 6, 2011, during Super Bowl XLV. An early online upload occurred shortly before this major sporting event, though the exact date remains uncertain across sources.
- 2011Official broadcast during Super Bowl XLV on February 6.
How to use the “Young Darth Vader” meme
- Share a video of a child imitating a superhero in a clumsy attempt.
- Humorously comment on a futile effort to control an out-of-reach situation.
- Recall nostalgic attachment to memorable television commercials from the early 2010s.
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The “Young Darth Vader” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Young Darth Vader” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Young Darth Vader comes out of the Memes World series 75 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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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
Who is the kid in the Young Darth Vader ad?
It is Max Page, who was six years old at the time of filming.
What car brand is in the ad?
It is a Volkswagen Passat, used as the central element of the punchline.
Is Young Darth Vader a real meme?
No, it primarily refers to this specific commercial rather than an autonomous meme format.
How do I get the Young Darth Vader meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Young Darth Vader” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Young Darth Vader card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Young Darth Vader · Darth Vader's "Noooo!" · Volkswagen's 'The Force' Super Bowl Ad Combined 'Star Wars' With ... · checked on October 17, 2026.
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