Pokémon's Dark Side: Uncover the Eeriest Pokédex Entries

Pokémon's reputation for child-friendliness is well-established. Its core games consistently receive an "E for Everyone" rating, making them accessible to virtually any child capable of using a controller. However, beneath the surface of beloved characters like Pikachu and Eevee lies a surprisingly dark undercurrent. Certain Pokédex entries reveal unsettling stories of abduction and even murder, adding a layer of unsettling intrigue to the franchise.

IGN has compiled a list of five particularly creepy Pokédex entries (though many more exist). Notable omissions include Mimikyu, a Pokémon whose horrifying appearance compels it to disguise itself as Pikachu; Haunter, which silently stalks victims before delivering a fatal lick; and Hypno, whose history of hypnotizing and kidnapping children to feed on their dreams is even depicted in the children's cartoon.

Which Pokémon is the creepiest?

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A young girl from Floaroma Town, excited for a weekend of flower picking, encounters a seemingly innocent purple balloon. Drawn in by its beauty, she grabs the string, unaware that the balloon—Drifloon—is a Ghost-type Pokémon that lures children away, its body said to expand with each captured soul. The girl's disappearance highlights the darker side of this seemingly playful creature. While some Pokédex entries describe Drifloon as formed from spirits, others paint a chilling picture of abduction and the sinister implications of its appearance at the Valley Windworks only on Fridays.

Banette

A boy's deteriorating health leads his parents on a desperate search for a specific toy: a ragged doll with glowing red eyes and a zipper mouth. This doll, Banette, is revealed to be a Pokémon fueled by resentment at being discarded. Its Pokédex entries detail its vengeful pursuit of the child who abandoned it, using pins to inflict harm. The story draws parallels to classic horror tropes, echoing the vengeful spirit of a discarded toy. Only by unzipping its smile or showing it affection can its negative energy be alleviated.

Sandygast

A child engrossed in building a sandcastle on Melemele Island unknowingly creates a vessel for a horrifying creature: Sandygast. This sandcastle-like Pokémon swallows the boy whole, absorbing his body and soul. Pokédex entries warn against leaving unfinished sandcastles, hinting at the consequences of such carelessness. The evolution of Sandygast into Palossand further reveals the creature's predatory nature, as it feeds on the life force of its victims, leaving behind only bones.

Frillish

An elderly woman enjoying a solitary swim is approached by a seemingly helpful Frillish. However, this encounter proves fatal. The Frillish, using its poisonous stingers, paralyzes the woman and drags her to the ocean floor. Pokédex entries describe its hunting method: wrapping its veil-like arms around prey, paralyzing them with poison, and dragging them to their watery graves five miles beneath the surface.

Froslass

A man venturing out during a blizzard to help a distressed woman finds himself trapped in the lair of Froslass, a Pokémon inspired by Yuki-onna and Medusa. The entries detail Froslass's habit of luring men to its icy den, freezing them, and adding them to its collection of frozen corpses. The story highlights the creature's predatory nature and the chilling fate of those who cross its path.