✨Mascot: "Sundevils"
6 schools use the "Sundevils" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 6 schools
- States represented
- 4 states
- Most common state
- California (3)
- Top state per capita
- New Mexico
- Popular school level
- High School (3)
- Mascot type
- Person • Mythological
Most common states: California (3), New Jersey (1), New Mexico (1)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (1)CardinalGold
- (1)RedWhiteBlack
- (1)GoldRoyal BlueWhite
- (1)CardinalColumbia Blue
- (1)BurgundyGold
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Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
Meet Sparky the Sun Devil, the mythological mascot of Arizona State University, but also a symbol that appears in various schools across the USA. This tough-sounding character has a rich history; originally, ASU's mascots were an owl and then a bulldog, but in 1946, students voted overwhelmingly to adopt the Sun Devil🔥. The name was chosen to stand out and reflect the school's unique spirit. Sparky, designed by Disney illustrator Berk Anthony, is a devil holding a trident, embodying the fiery and bold personality of the Sun Devils. While Sparky is most iconic at ASU, the Sun Devil mascot is also used by several other schools, particularly popular in New Mexico📍. So next time you hear about the Sun Devils, remember they're not just any ordinary mascot – they're a symbol of fierce school pride 🏆
Community Voices
Hear how the Sundevils fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 3 programs flying the Sundevils banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Avery Patel
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like New Mexico. With 1 schools per million residents, the Sundevils is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Nguyen
New Mexico Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Sundevils delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Brooks
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Sundevils Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
6 schools in our database use the Sundevils mascot across 4 states.
The Sundevils shows up most in California (3), New Jersey (1), and New Mexico (1). Nm also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Sundevils as a Person and Mythological mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by mythology and known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Sundevils most often (3 schools). Middle School (1) and Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.