20 elegant Pokémon nail masterpieces for every stylish trainer

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Chelsea Stark
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You've caught them all and beat every trainer. How else can you show you're a true poké-fan?

If you want to rock nails inspired by the Pokémon universe, we've provided some fabulous inspiration. Whether you're into hand-painted art, decals or gels, there are many ways to deck out your tips to match your favorite characters.

A photo posted by Jazz (@myhandiwork) on Jan 11, 2016 at 7:59am PST

Nothing like the classic Pokéball to make a simple statement.

A photo posted by antoinette miller (@deartonii) on Jan 12, 2016 at 4:59pm PST

Or jazz it up with fun patterns and color combinations.

#nails #nailart #naildesign #instanails #instanailart #pokemon #pokemonnails #pokemonnailart #togepi #cute #nailartoohlala #nails2inspire #nailpics #notd #confettinails #accentnail A photo posted by @maquihadas on Sep 24, 2015 at 3:03pm PDT

These accent nails pay homage to the colorful egg Pokémon Togepi.

A photo posted by Chrissie (@plus10kapow) on Oct 2, 2015 at 8:38am PDT

This style turns Pikachu's color scheme and stripes into an minimalist pattern.

A photo posted by Lisa (@panda_meisje) on Jan 30, 2016 at 12:04pm PST

Or you could turn the faces of the original starting Pokémon -- Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander and Pikachu -- into nail art.

A photo posted by Denise (@nisinails) on Feb 14, 2016 at 8:59am PST

The Eevee evolutions Umbreon and Espeon make a beautiful pair on this lilac nail.

A photo posted by Jamilya Nails Art (@jamilyanailsart) on Jan 31, 2016 at 7:40am PST

Minimalist yellow tips and accent illustrations are a great way to show some Pikachu love.

A photo posted by UpADaisyNails (@upadaisynails) on Jan 9, 2016 at 8:55am PST

This fiery Charizard stretches across one hand.

A photo posted by Uñas a lo Colombiano (@unasalocolombiano) on Jan 13, 2016 at 8:12am PST

Fairy Poké-pals Clefairy and Jigglypuff are the perfect pair on these nails.

A photo posted by Tania (@1taniajazmin) on Jan 6, 2016 at 10:52am PST

Another interpretation of the original starter Pokémon, with a Squirtle Squad shades version of everyone's favorite water turtle.

A photo posted by Rocio Gallegos (@chio_n_polish) on Feb 16, 2016 at 10:51am PST

These nails shout out the regions of the Pokémon game world.

A photo posted by Nails By Satoko (@nailsbysatoko) on May 11, 2015 at 12:05am PDT

A spookier, glittery Umbreon nail set.

A photo posted by Lilian (@li_likaaaa) on Oct 14, 2015 at 7:42pm PDT

A Jigglypuff accent nail with small music notes -- representing her powerful Lullaby ability.

A photo posted by Angelle (@nailswithgelle) on Nov 12, 2015 at 5:30am PST

A fiery Charmander accent nail, with a great flaming accent on the other hand.

A photo posted by Shirley Truong (@surelytruong) on Oct 15, 2015 at 6:48am PDT

This original Pokémon homage focuses on Red and Blue -- the first games in the American series.

A photo posted by Bubbles Artwork (@bubblesartwork) on Nov 2, 2015 at 11:57pm PST

A leafy teal Venusaur also uses the Pokémon's patterns to make minimalist nail textures.

A photo posted by @nash_nails on Oct 21, 2015 at 4:09pm PDT

These nails focus on some different faces each nail, including ghost Pokémon Gengar and plant-type Oddish.

A photo posted by Lauren C. (@lorngasm) on Oct 1, 2015 at 7:12pm PDT

There isn't too much repetition on these fabulous Ditto nails.

A photo posted by Janet Mendoza | Nail Art (@janet_m1) on Sep 17, 2015 at 10:54am PDT

Another Bulbasaur -- this one with a confetti nail background.

A photo posted by Studio Nail Art Madness (@nailartmaddness) on Sep 15, 2015 at 4:11pm PDT

These decals add a little Pika-pop to a mannequin nail.

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