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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Pigeon Dance” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 174 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “The Pigeon Dance” meme mean?
The dance represents Richarlison's relaxed, good-humored way of celebrating, a bit of lightness in a high-pressure moment like a World Cup goal. When even the coach joins in, the meme reinforces the team's sense of unity and fun.
Where does the “The Pigeon Dance” meme come from?
The dance originated in 2014, created by MC Faísca after a pigeon dropped something on his shoulder at a beach in Niterói and kids started mimicking the bird as a joke; he turned the gesture into a dance and then into a song, released informally on social media. The track stayed under the radar until 2018, when Richarlison posted a video doing the dance before Brazil's opening match at that year's World Cup, giving sudden fame to both the choreography and MC Faísca himself, who was praised by the player online. Richarlison then made the move his signature goal celebration, repeating it in matches for Everton, and the most memorable moment came at the 2022 World Cup, in Brazil's 4-1 win over South Korea, when coach Tite danced alongside him after the team's third goal.
- 2014MC Faísca creates the dance and the song after a pigeon incident in Niterói
- 2018Richarlison does the pigeon dance before Brazil's World Cup opener and popularizes the choreography
- 2022Coach Tite dances alongside Richarlison after a Brazil goal against South Korea at the World Cup
How to use the “The Pigeon Dance” meme
- He scored and immediately did the pigeon dance like Richarlison.
- Even the boss joined in, kind of like Tite doing the pigeon dance.
- He celebrated the goal with the pigeon dance in front of everyone.
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- dancinha do pombo
- Pombo (Richarlison's nickname)
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The “The Pigeon Dance” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The Pigeon Dance” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Pigeon Dance comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack 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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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 created the pigeon dance?
It was created in 2014 by MC Faísca, after a pigeon incident on a beach in Niterói that he turned into a dance and later a song.
Why is Richarlison nicknamed Pombo (pigeon)?
Because he popularized the choreography from the song Dança do Pombo in 2018, before that year's World Cup, and made it his goal celebration.
What happened with Tite and the pigeon dance?
At the 2022 World Cup, coach Tite danced alongside Richarlison after a Brazil goal against South Korea, a moment that went viral.
How do I get the The Pigeon Dance meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Pigeon Dance” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the The Pigeon Dance card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: 'Dança do Pombo' nasceu de jeito inusitado e gerou pedido de criador para Richarlison: 'Vem para o Flamengo' · Tite faz dança do 'pombo' de Richarlison e imprensa mundial repercute · checked on November 6, 2026.
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