Pokémon is renowned for its family-friendly appeal, with all its mainline games rated E for Everyone, welcoming even the youngest gamers into its vibrant universe. Characters like Pikachu and Eevee are at the forefront, epitomizing the franchise's charm. However, beneath the surface, some Pokémon harbor dark secrets. Their Pokédex entries reveal chilling tales of kidnappings and gruesome murders, adding an unexpected layer of horror to the beloved series.
IGN has curated a list of the five creepiest Pokédex entries, though this is not exhaustive. Among the notable mentions are Mimikyu, who disguises itself as Pikachu to gain friends while secretly plotting against the franchise's mascot; Haunter, known for stalking humans in dark alleys and causing fatal convulsions with its lick; and Hypno, infamous for hypnotizing and abducting children to consume their dreams, as depicted in the Pokémon animated series.
AnswerSee ResultsDrifloon --------
It was a joyous Friday in Floaroma Town, and a young girl eagerly anticipated the weekend's flower picking. Her excitement was palpable as she rushed to the Valley Windworks, known for its unique blooms. Despite the dangers of venturing without a Pokémon, the serene spot in Sinnoh beckoned her. Amidst the vibrant flowers, a shimmering purple balloon caught her eye. Enchanted, she grabbed its string, only to be met by its eerie face—a yellow cross and empty black eyes. The balloon tugged gently, and the girl followed, laughing. But as it pulled her higher and higher, the string wrapped around her wrist, and she was never seen again.
Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon, infuses a chilling twist into the innocent imagery of a child's toy. While some Pokédex entries mention its ghostly origins benignly, others delve into darker territory. "It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away," warns one entry. Another chillingly states, "Any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing." A third entry reveals, "Its round body is stuffed with souls and expands each time it leads someone away." Drifloon's rare appearances in Diamond and Pearl, only on Fridays at the Valley Windworks, add to its mystique, transforming curiosity into a haunting mystery.
Banette
A boy's health deteriorated rapidly, baffling even the best doctors in Mauville and Slateport. As his condition worsened, he whispered a single phrase: "My doll." His parents, desperate for a solution, presented him with various toys from his collection, but he rejected them all. Finally, they discovered a faded, ragged doll with glowing red eyes and a golden zipper for a mouth under his bed. The mother recognized it as a doll she had discarded years ago, replaced by newer Poké Dolls. As the boy reached for it, the doll seemed to come to life, leaping from the mother's hands and out the window. The boy's condition improved slightly, hinting at the doll's eerie influence.
Banette, the Marionette Pokémon, embodies the horror trope of a vengeful toy, akin to Annabelle or Chucky. Its origin story echoes Jessie's from Toy Story 2, but with a sinister twist. "A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it," one Pokédex entry explains. Another chillingly notes, "This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys." A later entry is even more direct: "It’s a stuffed toy that was thrown away and became possessed, ever searching for the one who threw it away so it can exact its revenge." Banette inflicts harm by sticking pins in itself, causing pain to the child it seeks. Only by unzipping its smile or showing it love again can its negative energy be dispelled.
Sandygast
On a serene summer day at Big Wave Beach in Melemele Island, children built sandcastles as the sun began to set. One boy, determined to finish his masterpiece, remained as others left. Unbeknownst to him, the sandcastles around him morphed into something sinister. A Pokémon resembling a sandcastle with a gaping mouth and soulless eyes approached him. Mistaking its red spade for a friendly gesture, the boy reached out, only to be consumed by the creature. His screams were futile as he was slowly absorbed into the sand.
Sandygast, the Sand Heap Pokémon, belies its playful appearance with a dark nature. "If you build sand mounds when you’re playing, destroy them before you go home, or they may get possessed and become Sandygast," one Pokédex entry advises. Another warns, "Sandygast mainly inhabits beaches. It takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger." The true horror unfolds when Sandygast evolves into Palossand, known as the Beach Nightmare. "Palossand is known as the Beach Nightmare. It pulls its prey down into the sand by controlling the sand itself, and then it sucks out their souls," a Pokédex entry reveals. Another confirms, "Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those whose vitality it has drained," highlighting the grim fate of its victims.
Frillish
An elderly woman relished her morning swim in the peaceful waters of Undella Town, away from the summer tourists. Despite the choppy waves, she ventured out, only to find herself further from shore than intended. As she struggled against the current, a Pokémon emerged from the depths. Initially, she thought it was there to help, but as she wrapped her arms around it, she found herself paralyzed. The creature, Frillish, dragged her beneath the waves, its grip unyielding as she sank to her doom.
Frillish, the Floating Pokémon, conceals a deadly nature behind its simple appearance. Its Pokédex entries tap into the fear of the unknown depths of the ocean. "With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor," one entry describes. Another chillingly adds, "Its thin, veil-like arms have tens of thousands of poisonous stingers. They paralyze prey with poison, then drag them down to their lairs, five miles below the surface." The victims of Frillish remain conscious as they are pulled to their watery grave, fully aware of their impending fate.
Froslass
A man ventured out into a blizzard on a mountain, driven by the sound of a woman's cry at his door. Lost in the storm, he stumbled upon a cave, seeking refuge from the harsh weather. Inside, the cave was unnaturally cold, and as he lit his lantern, he discovered the walls encased in ice, revealing frozen bodies. Before he could escape, Froslass, an icy Pokémon, appeared. Its breath froze him in place, turning him into another icy decoration in its chilling lair.
Froslass combines elements of the Japanese Yōkai Yuki-onna and the Greek myth of Medusa. "The soul of a woman lost on a snowy mountain possessed an icicle, becoming this Pokémon. The food it most relishes is the souls of men," one Pokédex entry states. Another chillingly notes, "It freezes hikers who have come to climb snowy mountains and carries them back to its home. It only goes after men it thinks are handsome." Froslass lures its victims during blizzards, dragging them to its den to become part of its macabre collection, neatly lined up as "decorations."
