Where to find Friday the 13th tattoo discounts in Phoenix

In Phoenix, Friday the 13th is not about bad luck. It’s about high-quality tattoos and piercings at a discount from Valley shops.

This week, local studios will swap superstition for flash sheets and one-day-only specials. The once-unlucky date has become one of the busiest days of the year for artists, fueled by discounted designs, piercing deals and steady walk-in traffic.

On Friday, Feb. 13, metro Phoenix tattoo shops will offer flash tattoos starting at $13 and up, along with select piercing specials throughout the day. Here’s where to find the best Friday the 13th tattoo deals in Phoenix.

Captain Tattoo Art Collective

1916 W. Baseline Road, #4, Mesa
Captain Tattoo Art Collective in Mesa kicks off Friday the 13th at 9 a.m., with flash designs beginning at $13 and up.

Prices are $13, $31, $113 and $131, with required tips ranging from $7 to $9. No appointments. First come, first served. A food truck and protein shake vendor will be on-site throughout the day.

DarkArt Tattoo Collective

4923 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 303
Phoenix tattoo shop DarkArt Tattoo Collective is hosting Friday the 13th flash tattoos and Valentine’s Day specials from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. both days.

Flash designs start at $40 with nine artists and a large selection available. Arm and leg placement only. Pricing may vary for other areas. No appointments. First come, first served. Must be 18 or older. Cash only.

Electric Cactus Tattoo

2051 S. Dobson Road, #7, Mesa
Electric Cactus Tattoo in Mesa is offering Friday the 13th flash specials starting at $31 on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hundreds of designs will be available, including Valentine’s Day-inspired and traditional artwork. Doors open at 11 a.m., signups end at 6:30 p.m. and the shop closes at midnight. Similar deals will continue Saturday, Feb. 14.

Everlasting Ink

4220 W. Northern Ave., #114
Everlasting Ink in Phoenix will have Friday the 13th flash designs priced at $20, $40 and $60 from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Hundreds of options are available.

It’s first come, first served with limited availability. Coffee and food will be available, and a local DJ will provide music throughout the day.

High Noon Tattoo

4215 N. 16th St., #9
High Noon Tattoo in central Phoenix is featuring hundreds of Friday the 13th designs starting at $100 each beginning at noon.

The flash lineup includes fun, cool and traditional artwork ranging in size from as small as a quarter to as large as a hand. First come, first served.

Just Blaze

1001 E. Camelback Road
Just Blaze, a central Phoenix tattoo shop and smoke store, is offering $50 Friday the 13th tattoos with three artists working throughout the day.

The special includes black and red flash designs only, with placement limited to the wrist, forearm, ankle, outer arm, back of the neck or center of the body. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. No appointments. First come, first served.

Lost Dutchman Tattoo

4121 N. 19th Ave.
Lost Dutchman Tattoo in Phoenix will feature an all-day Friday the 13th flash event from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with $80 and $130 designs available on a first-come, first-served basis. Color is available for $40 extra.

The shop is debuting new Arizona-inspired artwork in honor of the state’s birthday. Arms and legs only. Guests must be 18 or older with valid ID. Cash is preferred.

Mortuary Tattoo

1720 W. Southern Ave., Suite C8, Mesa
Dying for some ink? Mortuary Tattoo in Mesa is rolling out Friday the 13th flash designs priced from $30 to $60 from noon to 9 p.m. Helix, conch, nostril and eyebrow piercings are $30.

No design changes. Color, shading and additional work are at the artist’s discretion. No appointments. First come, first served. Must be 18 or older with valid ID. Cash only.

Silver Stag Tattoo

325 S. Miller Road, Buckeye
Buckeye’s Silver Stag Tattoo offers Friday the 13th flash discounts on a first-come, first-served basis, with multiple size options available starting at 11 a.m.

Small designs are $31, medium are $61 and large are $113, each with a required $9 tip. Basic piercings are $20 plus a $9 tip. Must be 18 or older for tattoos and 16 or older for piercings. Cash only.

The Snooty Fox Tattoo

3606 N. 16th St.
The Snooty Fox Tattoo in Phoenix will offer discounted Friday the 13th flash designs priced at $50, $100, $150 and $200 starting at noon. First come, first served. Walk-ins only. Arms and legs only. Cash only.

Terror Trader

941 W. Elliot Road, Suite 3, Chandler
Chandler horror shop Terror Trader is marking Friday the 13th with a Stab-A-Thon inside its Freddy Krueger-themed Boiler Room where artists from Sea of Ink Tattoo Studio will ink from noon to 8 p.m.

Dozens of horror-themed flash designs start at $13 plus a $7 tip for smaller pieces. Larger designs range from $30 to $200 with shading $50 extra on select tattoos. Black ink is standard with limited color add-ons for $10. Arms and legs only. No custom work or changes. Must be 18 or older with valid ID. Cutoff is 4 p.m. sharp.

Traditional Ink

420 E. Southern Ave., #104, Mesa
Traditional Ink in Mesa starts its Friday the 13th flash discounts at midnight Thursday with designs priced at $13 plus a $7 tip for black and grey or $31 plus a $9 tip for color.

The shop will pause from 4 to 5 a.m., then resume at 10 a.m. and continue as long as artists can go. First come, first served. Limit two designs per customer. No customer-provided artwork.

Underdark Ink

6020 E. Brown Road, Suite 103, Mesa
Underdark Ink in Mesa will start its Friday the 13th flash event at 11 a.m. with designs priced from $25 to $50 each.

Up to three colors can be added for $10. Limit three designs per person. Cash only. Fuel Y’all Coffee will be on-site with free flavored lemonade while supplies last.

Urban Art Tattoo

340 W. University Dr., #33, Mesa
Urban Art Tattoo in Mesa is hosting a Friday the 13th flash event from noon to 8 p.m., featuring limited designs priced from $50 to $120. Size and placement restrictions apply with arms and legs recommended. Minimal customizations and repeat designs are allowed.

First come, first served while supplies last. Names in script are $50. Piercings are $31 and include lobes, nostril, septum and helix. Cash is preferred.