Pokémon Has a Spooky Side: The 5 Creepiest Pokédex Entries

Pokémon, while generally known for its child-friendly nature and E rating, harbors some surprisingly dark secrets within its colorful world. While Pikachu and Eevee charm the masses, certain Pokémon possess Pokédex entries hinting at kidnappings and even murder. This exploration delves into five of the creepiest examples, though many more could be included. Honorable mentions go to Mimikyu, a Pokémon disguising itself as Pikachu to mask its terrifying appearance and sinister plot; Haunter, which silently stalks victims before delivering a deadly lick; and Hypno, known for its child-hypnotizing and kidnapping tendencies, even appearing in the cartoon series.

Drifloon

A young girl, eager for a weekend of flower picking, encounters a seemingly beautiful purple balloon—Drifloon. Drawn in by its allure, she grabs the string, unaware of its sinister nature. The balloon gently pulls her higher and higher, ultimately leading to her disappearance. Drifloon's Pokédex entries range from ambiguous descriptions of spirits to chilling accounts of it abducting children. Its appearance in *Diamond* and *Pearl* only on Fridays at the Valley Windworks adds to its mysterious and unsettling nature. The entries paint a picture of a creature that uses the innocent image of a balloon to lure its victims to their doom.

Banette

A sick boy's desperate plea for "his doll" leads his parents to a discarded, ragged toy with glowing red eyes and a zipper mouth—Banette. The doll's appearance coincides with the boy's improvement. Banette's Pokédex entries reveal its vengeful nature as an abandoned doll seeking the child who discarded it. The Pokémon uses pins to inflict harm, reflecting classic horror tropes of vengeful toys like Annabelle or Chucky. Only unzipping its mouth or showing it affection seemingly alleviates its negative energy.

Sandygast

A child engrossed in building a sandcastle on Melemele Island unknowingly encounters Sandygast. Reaching into its mouth, he is consumed, becoming part of the growing sandcastle. Pokédex entries warn against leaving unfinished sandcastles, as they can become possessed. The evolution to Palossand reveals a horrifying truth: they absorb the souls and vitality of their victims, leaving behind piles of bones. Sandygast and Palossand are essentially child-eating Pokémon that grow stronger by consuming their prey.

Frillish

An elderly woman, enjoying a solitary swim, encounters Frillish. While initially appearing helpful, the Pokémon paralyzes her with poisonous stingers and drags her to the ocean floor. Pokédex entries describe its hunting method: wrapping its veil-like arms around its prey and sinking them to their watery graves five miles beneath the surface. The victim remains conscious during this slow, terrifying descent, making Frillish's actions particularly sinister.

Froslass

A man venturing out during a blizzard seeks to help someone in need, only to find himself trapped in Froslass's icy lair. The Pokémon, drawing inspiration from Yuki-onna and Medusa, freezes its victims, turning them into decorations in its icy cave. Pokédex entries detail its method of luring victims with knocks on their doors and its preference for handsome men as its prey. The icy prison it creates is both beautiful and terrifying.