Pokémon is a Japanese video game, card game, and television show, that was started in 1996 and is now one of the most popular forms of children’s entertainment in the world. Pokémon features fantastic creatures that need to be caught, trained, and battled against other people. In the video games, people can now even battle and trade with their friends, making it more of a community than it previously was.

pokemon Brandon Flores at Taiko Gallery in Berlin
Charizard done by Brandon Flores at Taiko Gallery in Berlin.

Fans of Pokémon are very dedicated, and some show that dedication by  having their favorite Pokémon tattooed on themselves.

pokemon Jackie Huertas at Davinci Tattoo in Wantagh, NY
Eevee and pokeball done by Jackie Huertas at Davinci Tattoo in Wantagh, NY.
pokemon Jan Veldman Gypsy Cat Tattoos Winnipeg
Raichu by Jan Veldman at Gypsy Cat Tattoos in Winnipeg.
pokemon Joshua Budgen at Electric Skull in UK
Squirtle and charmander with flowers by Joshua Budgen at Electric Skull in the UK.
pokemon Joshua Budgen 1
Pikachu also by Joshua Budgen.

The majority of these tattoos are from the first and second generation of Pokémon, but some people who are fans of the more recent games and generations will get the newer Pokémon tattooed.

pokemon Vince Rebel Waltz Winnipeg
Squirtle by Vince at Rebel Waltz Tattoo in Winnipeg.
pokemon Matt Daniels StickyPop Uk
8 bit pikachu and pokeball by Matt Daniels at Sticky Pop in the UK.
pokemon Michael Mankin at Studio 13 Tattoo
Magikarp sushi by Michael Mankin at Studio 13 Tattoo.
pokemon Nghia Chung in Westminister CA
Japanese style Gyarados half sleeve done by Nghia Chung in Westminister CA.

These tattoos are usually done in a new school or neo-traditional form as the subjects are cartoons and are bright and colourful.

pokemon Nicholas Keiser at Integrity Tattoo in Royersford, PA
Neo traditional Scyther and pokeball done by Nicholas Keiser at Integrity Tattoo in Royersford, PA.
pokemon Nick Solomon at Art Machine Productions in Philadelphia
Neo traditional Cubone by Nick Solomon at Art Machine Productions in Philadelphia.
pokemon Silvio Voodoo Valda at Voodoo Ink
Ghastly, Haunter, Gengar chest piece done by Silvio Voodoo Valda at Voodoo Ink.
pokemon Steven Compton in Texas
Bright Lapras done by Steven Compton in Texas.

Which is your favorite?

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