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Yes, These Pokémon Cards Are Actually Dabbing

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Apr 22, 2026
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Trends come and go, but some moments are forever frozen in cardboard. While the “dab” may have started as a viral dance craze, it found an unexpected and hilarious second life within the artwork of the Pokémon TCG.

Whether it’s a perfectly timed action pose or a Pokémon leaning into the move with total confidence, there is a surprisingly large collection of cards that look like they’re ready for a viral dance-off. We’ve rounded up a gallery of our favorite cards where Pokémon are caught hitting that iconic pose.

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Machop #63

Guardians Rising Common Normal Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Current Market Price: $0.17

Duskull #51

Burning Shadows Common Normal Artist: Midori Harada
Current Market Price: $0.19

Empoleon #38

BREAKthrough Rare Holo Normal Artist: Satoshi Shirai
Current Market Price: $0.79

Combusken #29

Power Keepers Uncommon Normal Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Current Market Price: $0.80

Ludicolo #34

Platinum Base Rare Normal Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Current Market Price: $2.00

Zoroark #67

Emerging Powers Rare Holo Holofoil Artist: Shin Nagasawa
Current Market Price: $2.70

Celebi ★ #100

Crystal Guardians Rare Holo Star Holofoil Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Current Market Price: $950.00

Registeel #SM75

Sun & Moon Black Star Promos Promo Holofoil Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Current Market Price: $10.66

Shiftry #14

Hidden Legends Rare Holo Holofoil Artist: Hisao Nakamura
Current Market Price: $20.70

Excadrill #96

Primal Clash Rare Normal Artist: Shin Nagasawa
Current Market Price: $0.35

About the Author

Tom Urbain

Founder — Card Codex Collector since '99

I'm Tom, one-half of the founding duo behind this platform. My journey into the world of TCGs started like many others: with the sheer thrill of opening a booster pack of Pokémon cards as a kid. That feeling of anticipation, the smell of the new cards, and the joy of discovering a rare holographic card—it's a feeling that has stuck with me my entire life. As project manager and SEO specialist, I'm the bridge between you and the data you need.

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