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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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.