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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hadokening” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21196 of the collection, and the 125th 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 “Hadokening” meme mean?
The trend expresses playful geek culture, team coordination, and comedic action photography. It channels the excitement of anime battles and arcade games into real-life settings. Groups pull off this pose to show off seamless timing, turning an ordinary group picture into an over-the-top superhero showdown.
Where does the “Hadokening” meme come from?
The craze gained massive viral momentum on March 25, 2013, when Japanese Twitter user @mkpiiii9 shared a staged photo showing schoolmates blown back by an invisible energy blast inspired by Dragon Ball’s Makankosappo technique. The concept quickly spread across global social networks. Reddit users soon popularized the English label Hadokening, referencing the iconic Hadōken blast from Street Fighter. While similar staged photos known as “Qi Attack Play” appeared on Korean websites as early as 2009, their exact connection to the 2013 viral boom remains unconfirmed.
- 2009Staged energy wave photos appear on Korean websites under the label Qi Attack Play.
- March 25, 2013Japanese user @mkpiiii9 posts the viral Dragon Ball-inspired photo on Twitter.
- 2013Reddit coins the name Hadokening as the trend spreads across worldwide networks.
How to use the “Hadokening” meme
- Staging a mock blast photo with classmates on graduation day.
- Snapping a freeze-frame shockwave at an anime convention with fellow cosplayers.
- Jumping backward synchronously to make a friend appear superhuman on social media.
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The “Hadokening” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Hadokening” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hadokening comes out of the Memes World series 71 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
What do Makankosappo and Hadokening mean?
Makankosappo is Piccolo's signature beam attack from Dragon Ball, while Hadokening derives from the Hadōken energy fireball in the Street Fighter series.
Who started the 2013 Hadokening trend?
The viral photo fad took off after Japanese Twitter user @mkpiiii9 shared an action snapshot with classmates on March 25, 2013.
Did Hadokening exist before 2013?
Similar energy blast photos known as Qi Attack Play were documented on Korean forums in 2009, although the 2013 Japanese tweet sparked the global craze.
How do I get the Hadokening meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hadokening” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Hadokening card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: The State of the Internets in 2013 · Meme 2013: Darauf ging das Internet steil · The Best Memes of 2013 - Memebase · checked on October 12, 2026.
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