Mortal Kombat Coloring Pages
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Free Mortal Kombat coloring pages: 78 printable PDF designs of Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and the wider fighting game roster. Every page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
Mortal Kombat was created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, first released as an arcade game by Midway Games in 1992, and is now developed by NetherRealm Studios under Warner Bros. Games. The series is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB for blood and gore, intense violence, partial nudity, and strong language, and its graphic finishing moves, known as Fatalities, were a direct factor in the 1993 US Senate hearings on video game violence that led to the creation of the ESRB rating system still used today. Because of that history, this collection is best suited to older teens and adult fans of the franchise, even though the coloring pages themselves are simple character portraits rather than depictions of in-game violence.
This collection is heavily weighted toward two fan-favorite characters, Sub-Zero and Scorpion, alongside a wider supporting cast. These are fan-made coloring sheets and are not official products of Warner Bros. Games or NetherRealm Studios.
What Is Inside This Collection
The 78 pages are divided into four groups: Sub-Zero portraits, Scorpion portraits, the wider fighter roster, and general and crossover designs.
Sub-Zero Portraits
Sub-Zero is by far the most represented character in this collection, appearing in roughly 35 of the 78 pages, in solo poses, action shots, and scenes paired with other fighters. Fans of the ice-themed ninja will find the widest range of material here of any character in the set.
Scorpion Portraits
Scorpion, Sub-Zero’s longtime rival, is the second most represented character, appearing in roughly 18 pages, including several showing the two characters together. Between them, Sub-Zero and Scorpion make up well over half of the entire collection.
The Wider Fighter Roster
The remaining fighters are spread across the rest of the set, including Raiden, Johnny Cage, Jax Briggs, Kano, Kung Lao, Shang Tsung, Goro, and several other characters from across the series’ history. This group gives fans of specific characters beyond the two headliners a smaller but still substantial set of options.
General and Crossover Designs
A handful of pages are general Mortal Kombat designs not tied to a single character, plus one page featuring Predator, a guest character who appeared in Mortal Kombat X but originates from an entirely separate film franchise.
What Mortal Kombat Coloring Pages Do
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics lists structured coloring among the activities that build fine motor control across childhood and into the teen years, and the armor, weapons, and costume details on these character designs give an older colorist plenty of small, distinct shapes to work through.
Character design comparison. Because Sub-Zero and Scorpion share a similar ninja-style silhouette but very different color schemes and props, coloring several pages of each side by side is a useful way to notice how small design choices create two visually distinct characters from a similar base shape.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal found that structured coloring sessions produced measurably lower anxiety than unstructured drawing, and a single detailed character portrait contained in outline suits a longer, more focused coloring session well.
Low-pressure fan engagement. For older fans of the franchise, coloring a favorite fighter is a lower-effort way to engage with the series between games or film releases, without needing direct access to the games themselves.
How to Color Mortal Kombat Coloring Pages Well
- Sub-Zero: Use a deep Ice Blue for his costume with Silver or Gray accents, keeping the palette cool and icy to match his cryomancer theme.
- Scorpion: Use a bold Scarlet or Fire Red for his costume with Black accents, a warm contrast to Sub-Zero’s cool blue that reflects the characters’ rivalry.
- Raiden: use White and pale blue-gray for his robes, with a hint of Electric Blue for any lightning effects, matching his role as a thunder god.
- Masks and ninja-style costumes: keep fabric texture consistent by using one base color with a slightly darker shade for folds and shadows rather than switching colors across the same garment.
- Weapons and props: use cool Steel Gray for blades and chains, since a neutral metallic tone reads clearly against the brighter character costume colors surrounding it.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Mortal Kombat Coloring Pages
1. Fighter Standee. Color a solo character page, glue it to cardboard or a cereal box, and cut around the outline to make a standing figure for a shelf or desk.
2. Rival Poster. Color a Sub-Zero page and a Scorpion page, arrange them facing each other on a poster to highlight the characters’ long-running rivalry.
3. Fighter Bookmark Set. Color small portraits of three or four different fighters, trim each into a bookmark shape, and laminate or tape them for a set.
4. Roster Fact Card. Color a character page, then write a few verified facts about that fighter on the back to make a simple trading card-style keepsake.
5. Gamer Greeting Card. Color one of the character pages, fold a piece of cardstock in half, and glue the design to the front for a birthday card for a fellow fighting game fan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Mortal Kombat coloring pages?
A free set of 78 printable PDFs and online coloring sheets showing Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and other fighters from the Mortal Kombat video game series.
Is Mortal Kombat appropriate for all ages?
No. The Mortal Kombat games are rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB for blood and gore, intense violence, partial nudity, and strong language, so this collection is better suited to older teens and adult fans of the franchise.
Who created Mortal Kombat?
The series was created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, first released by Midway Games in 1992, and is now developed by NetherRealm Studios under Warner Bros. Games.
Why is Mortal Kombat historically significant in gaming?
Its graphic finishing moves, known as Fatalities, were a major factor in the 1993 US Senate hearings on video game violence, which led directly to the creation of the ESRB rating system still used for video games today.
Which characters appear the most in this collection?
Sub-Zero and Scorpion together make up well over half of the 78 pages, with a wider supporting cast, including Raiden, Johnny Cage, and Kung Lao, filling out the rest.
Is the Predator page official?
No. That page is a fan-made coloring sheet for personal use. It is not affiliated with, licensed by, or endorsed by the rights holders of Predator, even though the character appeared as a guest fighter in Mortal Kombat X.
Are these pages suitable for young children?
These character portraits are simple line art without graphic content. Still, given the franchise’s Mature rating, this collection is generally better suited to older teens and adult fans rather than young children.
Are these free to download and print?
Yes. Every page is free, with no account, email, or payment required, and can be downloaded as a PDF or colored online in the browser.
Start Coloring
Download any page by clicking the design. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages print directly from the browser at full resolution or open in the online coloring tool for screen use. Share finished pages on Facebook or Pinterest with the share buttons at the top of each design page.
