Symbolically, these Pokémon can mean a lot to someone. Some are on the covers of the main game series. They are not easily caught at the beginning, which makes them all the more desired by trainers.

Some real life Pokémon trainers love these types so much, they get tattoos of them!

10 Reshiram And Zekrom

This tattoo shows not only Dragon-types, but two legendaries who are counters to each other. Each was on the cover of the Black and White games. Depending on which game you got, you also got the chance to catch one of these Dragon-types. They are not pure Dragons though, as Reshiram is also Fire-type and Zekrom is part Electric.

While intimidating in the games, this tattoo (made by Nick Donarini) actually got these two to look pretty cute! They look like Pokédolls that any kid would love to add to their collection.

9 Mega Charizard X

Despite being a classic dragon design straight out of a European fairytale, Charizard was never actually Dragon-type until it got its Mega forms. Since it is a well-known fan favorite, it even got two kinds of Mega forms: X and Y! Most fans prefer X though due to its edgy black and blue color palette.

The tattoo was made by Sabstar Tattoo. It wasn’t their first Pokémontattoo either. They’ve also done Magikarp, Psyduck, Mew, Mareep, Vulpix, Snorlax, Ditto, Pikachu, Delibird, and many others.

8 Gible

Done by strangenebula, this Dragon and Ground-type eventually evolves into Gabite and then Garchomp. It was introduced in the Diamond and Pearl generations. Its design is like a mix between a shark and European dragon. However, it is not Water-type.

Despite showing its fangs, this tattoo is pretty cute. The artist even added some sparkles and a hunk of meat for the Pokémon to bite. That is one happy Gible!

7 Latios And Latias

These legendary Pokémon are popular tattoo choices, especially between couples or best friends. They are both Dragon and Psychic-types who were introduced in the Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald game generation. They were also made popular in their film, where Latios sacrificed its life to save Latias.

This artist, Nicole Todd, did both Latios and Latias in one tattoo and gave them a galaxy aesthetic. Their other Pokémon tattoos include Charmander, Eevee, Squirtle, Arcanine, Vaporeon, Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar.

6 Salamence Versus Tyranitar

Kurt from Dead Rose Garden Tattoo & Art made this tattoo in a style that looks more monstrous than Pokémon typically look in the games and anime. To those unfamiliar with Pokémon, this tattoo could look like two ordinary dragons fighting. However, it is a Salamence on the top and a Tyranitar on the bottom. While it may look dragon-like, Tyranitar is not the dragon here. It is Salamence, which is a duel type of Dragon and Flying.

Salamences’ name makes one think of a salamander. Its design appears to be a mix of both European dragon and salamander.

5 Dragonair

Dragonair is one of the first pure Dragon-types of the Pokémon world. It is also a favorite of many just for its mystic and cute design. Many fans are disappointed in its final forms’ design: Dragonite. Luckily, tattoos don’t evolve!

Tiggy, a pop culture tattoo artist, made this piece. Her other Pokémon pieces include Banette, Munchlax, Slyveon, Pikachu, Eevee, Litten, Koffing, Vaporeon, Mewtwo, Tangela, and Horsea.

4 Mega Rayquaza

Here is yet another legendary Dragon. This one was made by Jimmy Ingram of Under Skin Art. This is Mega Rayquaza, and its Mega form was introduced in the Alpha and Omega remakes of Ruby and Sapphire.

Unlike many others on this list, Rayquaza’s design isn’t based on a European dragon, but a Chinese one. It is also similar to the Aztec god, Quetzalcoatl, which is also depicted as a flying serpent. With such cool inspiration behind the design, its no wonder Rayquaza is a popular Pokémon tattoo.

3 Kingdra

This Water and Dragon-type Pokémon is easily forgotten by Dragon-type enthusiasts, making it a hidden gem of the Pokémon world. Its a Pokémon that can be a challenge to get too, as it only evolves as a Seadra that is traded while holding a Dragon Scale.

This Kingdra is actually a shiny one, as it is purple instead of blue. The tattoo was made by Jorell Elie, who is known for his brightly colored and illustrative tattoos.

2 Flygon

Part Ground-type and part Dragon, Flygon is a fan favorite both for its design and power. It look resembles a dragonfly, but its mixed with the reptilian build of an actual dragon.

This tattoo is pretty stylized. This Flygon looks like it flew out of an old cartoon from the 1930s, hence the old Mickey Mouse-like gloves. The artist behind this piece is Tyson Taumaoe from Studio21 Tattoo in Las Vegas.

1 Dragonite

Despite Dragonair being known for its more elegant design, Dragonite is still iconic and worthy of Dragon-type fans. It is part Dragon and part Flying-type and has been around since the very first generation.

This particular tattoo, done by jimmyinks, has an Ultra Ball with the Dragonite. Maybe its symbolic of a particular Dragonite this player caught in a game?

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