Pokémon Has a Spooky Side: The 5 Creepiest Pokédex Entries

Pokémon is renowned for its child-friendly appeal, with all its mainline games sporting an E for Everyone rating, inviting even the youngest players into its vibrant universe filled with charming characters like Pikachu and Eevee. However, beneath this colorful exterior, some Pokémon harbor surprisingly dark narratives. From tales of abductions to chilling accounts of murder, certain Pokédex entries delve into the macabre, showcasing a sinister side to these pocket monsters that might surprise many fans.

IGN has compiled a list of what we believe to be the five creepiest Pokédex entries, though this list is far from exhaustive. Notable mentions include Mimikyu, a Pokémon so unsettling that it disguises itself as Pikachu to make friends, all while plotting the downfall of the franchise's beloved mascot. Haunter, known for lurking in shadowy alleys to ambush humans with a deadly lick, and Hypno, whose storyline in the Pokémon children's show involves hypnotizing and abducting children to feed on their dreams, add to the eerie atmosphere.

It was a typical Friday morning, and the young girl from Floaroma Town was brimming with excitement. She rushed through her breakfast, eager to start her weekend of flower picking. The Valley Windworks, known for its serene beauty and unique blooms, was her destination. Despite knowing the risks of venturing without a Pokémon, she believed it to be the safest spot in Sinnoh.

Upon arrival, the sight of vibrant pink, yellow, and red flowers captivated her. Yet, something even more enchanting caught her eye: a shimmering purple balloon gently swaying in the breeze. Mesmerized, she reached for its string, only to be met with the balloon's eerie face, marked by a yellow cross and hollow black eyes. As it tugged playfully, the girl followed, her laughter echoing through the windworks. But the balloon pulled her further and higher, the string winding tightly around her wrist. The balloon, known as Drifloon, led her away, and the girl was never seen again.

Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon, adds a chilling twist to the innocent image of a child's plaything. While some Pokédex entries mention its ghostly origins benignly, others delve into darker territory. Entries warn of Drifloon's habit of luring children away, with some suggesting it's filled with the souls of its victims. Its elusive nature, appearing only on Fridays at the Valley Windworks in Diamond and Pearl, adds to its mystique, transforming curiosity into a haunting narrative.

Banette

The boy's parents watched helplessly as his health deteriorated. His fever spiked, his skin turned ashen, and his words became increasingly incoherent. Despite the efforts of the best doctors in Mauville and Slateport, his condition worsened. In a moment of clarity, the boy whispered, "My doll," prompting his parents to search his collection, presenting him with a Pikachu, a Lotad, a Skitty, and a Treecko, each dismissed with the boy's waning strength.

Confused but desperate, they searched every corner of their home, finally discovering a faded, ragged doll with glowing red eyes and a golden zipper for a mouth under the bed. The mother recognized it as the doll her son had cherished years ago, discarded in favor of newer toys. As the boy reached for it, the doll's menacing gaze locked onto her, sending chills down her spine. It leaped from her grasp and out the window, leaving the boy visibly improved.

Banette, the Marionette Pokémon, embodies classic horror tropes within the Pokémon universe. Its origins echo those of haunted dolls like Annabelle or Chucky, fueled by a grudge against being abandoned. Pokédex entries describe Banette's relentless search for the child who discarded it, lurking in dark alleys and inflicting harm through self-inflicted pinpricks, symbolizing its vengeful spirit.

Sandygast

On a picturesque summer day at Big Wave Beach on Melemele Island, residents enjoyed various leisure activities. As dusk approached, a determined boy continued to sculpt his grand sandcastle, oblivious to the eerie transformation of the surrounding sand structures. As shadows lengthened, he noticed a Pokémon resembling a sandcastle with a gaping mouth and vacant eyes. Trusting in Pokémon's friendly nature, he reached for a red spade stuck in its head, only to be engulfed by the creature, known as Sandygast.

Contrary to the joyful associations with sandcastles, Sandygast's Pokédex entries reveal a sinister truth. They warn of the dangers of leaving sand mounds unattended, as they can become possessed. Sandygast's evolution into Palossand, dubbed the Beach Nightmare, further escalates the horror, with entries describing it as draining the vitality of its victims, leaving behind a mass of dried bones beneath its castle.

Frillish

After the busy season, the elderly woman relished her solitary morning swims in Undella Town. Despite the cooler water, she swam with vigor, unaware of how far the current had taken her. As she prepared to return to shore, a Pokémon appeared before her. Initially cautious, she welcomed its apparent help as it wrapped its arms around her, allowing her to rest without drifting back.

However, as she tried to swim the final stretch, she found herself immobilized. The Pokémon, Frillish, stared past her with distant eyes, pulling her into the depths. Frillish's deceptive appearance belies its deadly nature, using its veil-like arms, laced with poisonous stingers, to paralyze and drown its victims, dragging them to lairs five miles below the surface.

Froslass

Venturing out during a fierce blizzard, a man heard a woman's cry for help and set out to rescue her, despite the treacherous conditions. Disoriented and lost, he stumbled upon a cave entrance, hoping for shelter. Inside, the cave was unnaturally cold, its walls encased in ice. As he lit his lantern, he discovered frozen bodies embedded in the ice, realizing too late that he had entered the lair of Froslass.

Froslass, embodying the legends of Yuki-onna and Medusa, preys on men it finds attractive, freezing them with its icy breath and turning them into macabre decorations. Pokédex entries chillingly detail its method of luring victims during blizzards and its preference for the souls of men, painting a haunting picture of this ghostly Pokémon.