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Where to find Friday the 13th tattoo discounts in Phoenix

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We’re about to experience another Friday the 13th in 2026, but nothing supernatural is afoot. Thanks to a quirk of the calendar, the second instance of the infamous date is set to occur this week. But the upshot is that you have the chance to score tattoo discounts from local ink-slinging artists.

This week, local tattoo studios in metro Phoenix 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, March 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.

Art and Soul Ink

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10540 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Art and Soul Ink in Phoenix will feature more than 100 Friday the 13th flash designs priced at $31 plus a $9 setup fee starting at 11 a.m. on March 13. Select piercings will be available for $21 plus a $9 setup fee. Walk-ins are available only on a first-come, first-served basis.

Captain Tattoo Art Collective

1916 W. Baseline Road, #4, Mesa
Captain Tattoo Art Collective in Mesa starts 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. First come, first served.

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DarkArt Tattoo Collective

4923 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 303
DarkArt Tattoo Collective in Phoenix is hosting a two-day Friday the 13th flash event on March 13 and 14, with nine artists and a wide selection of designs available throughout the weekend.

Flash starts at $40, with shading and color priced separately on each design. Pricing reflects arm and leg placement and may change for other areas. No appointments. First come, first served. Must be 18 or older. Cash only.

Electric Cactus Tattoo

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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 traditional artwork. Doors open at 11 a.m., signups end at 6:30 p.m. and the shop closes at midnight.

Everlasting Ink

4220 W. Northern Ave., #114
You don’t need luck to score a deal here. Everlasting Ink in Phoenix will offer hundreds of Friday the 13th flash designs priced at $20, $40 and $60 from 8 a.m. to midnight.

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It’s first come, first served with limited availability. Vendors, food and a local DJ will keep the shop lively throughout the day.

Gypsy Rose Tattoos

1505 E. Thomas Road
Gypsy Rose Tattoos in Phoenix will offer Friday the 13th flash designs priced at $20 and $60 starting at noon and running late into the night. Arms and legs only.

High Noon Tattoo

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4215 N. 16th St., #9
High Noon Tattoo is skipping discount specials for Friday the 13th. Instead, the shop is offering flash pieces priced from $100 to $250 from noon to 8 p.m. First come, first served.

Inferno Ink

1837 E. McDowell Road
Inferno Ink in Phoenix will have Friday the 13th flash tattoos priced from $40 to $60 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 13, along with $10 off select piercings.

Guests are limited to two tattoos. The shop will not tattoo hands, feet, necks, faces or explicit areas. First come, first served through a digital waitlist at the front check-in table.

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Legacy Ink

4325 S. 48th St., Suite 104, Tempe
Friday the 13th flash tattoo deals kick off at 10 a.m. at Legacy Ink in Tempe with plenty of designs available throughout the day. Color can be added for an additional charge. First come, first served.

Limitless Ink Tattoo & Piercing

13050 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix
Limitless Ink Tattoo & Piercing in north Phoenix is running Friday the 13th tattoo specials throughout March, with flash designs priced at $13, $31 and $60 depending on size.

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Quarter-sized pieces are $13 plus a $7 tip, half-dollar designs are $31 plus a $9 tip and palm-sized tattoos are $60 plus a $10 tip. Customers can prepay between March 8 and 13 to skip the line and redeem their tattoo anytime through March 31. Custom outline designs are available for $10 extra.

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.

Arms and legs only. Patrons must be 18 or older with valid ID. Cash is preferred.

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Mortuary Tattoo

1720 W. Southern Ave., Suite C8, Mesa
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.

Sentient Tattoo Collective

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227 S. Smith Rd., Suite 101, Tempe
Tempe’s Sentient Tattoo Collective is marking Friday the 13th on March 13 with a full lineup of designs available to browse in person at the shop. The shop minimum is $100. Appointments are encouraged but not required and walk-ins are welcome, pending availability. Hours are noon to 8 p.m.

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.

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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 and $200 starting at noon. First come, first served. Walk-ins only. Arms and legs only. Cash only.

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Terror Trader

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941 W. Elliot Road, Suite 3, Chandler
Chandler horror shop Terror Trader is celebrating Friday the 13th with artists from Sea of Ink Tattoo Studio inking inside the store 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.

Underdark Ink

6020 E. Brown Road, #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.

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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.

Unity Tattoo

1265 W. Main St., #103, Mesa
Unity Tattoo is offering flash designs from $40 to $60 by appointment only. Piercings are available for $31 on a walk-in basis. First-come, first served while supplies last. Shop hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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.

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