While some would call a Pikachu ink the obvious tattoo idea for those who love Pokemon anime, we call it a great tribute to the adorable hero. There are so many fantastic Pikachu tattoo ideas to inspire your next design. 

Who better to represent your love of the Pokemon universe than a tattoo design of one of its most famous, not to mention iconic, characters? 

Even those who aren’t fans of the television, movie, games, and merch immediately recognize Pikachu, the rodent-like creature that Pokemon main character Ash Ketchum trains to battle with other pokemon, or pocket monsters.

While many collectors opt for the traditional bright yellow Pikachu, he can also be represented in styles true to the original artwork but stylized and modified in a way that makes your tattoo one of a kind. 

Check out the following collection of the top 20 Pikachu tattoo ideas that may provide inspiration for a Pikachu piece of your own.

1. Pikachu Tattoos for the Arm

“Pikachu, I choose you!” Well, that’s what Ash would have declared upon seeing this popular tattoo design in the traditional bright yellow color.

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Pikachu is joined by Mew, a small pink pokemon, in this body art.

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Gotta catch ’em all! Pikachu holds on to a poke ball, which trainers like Ash use to catch and store pokemon, as he discharges electricity with an intensity equal to a lightning bolt.

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In this design, Pikachu cosplays as Naruto, another famous anime character, although his headband is marked with an inverted symbol of Naruto’s village. With Pikachu is Ninetales, the fox pokemon that was created based on the mythical nine-tailed fox, in black ink.

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2. Cute Pop Culture Pikachu Tattoos

Pikachu is dressed up as The Joker, the iconic supervillain in the American comic book series Batman.