Top 5 Creepiest Pokémon Pokédex Entries Revealed

Pokémon has long been celebrated for its child-friendly appeal, with all its mainline games earning an "E for Everyone" rating. This means that kids of all ages can immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Pokémon, featuring beloved characters like Pikachu and Eevee. However, beneath the surface of this colorful universe, some Pokémon have surprisingly dark backstories. From tales of abductions to chilling murders, certain Pokédex entries delve into the eerie and macabre, offering a stark contrast to the franchise's typically cheerful demeanor.

IGN has compiled a list of what we consider the five creepiest Pokédex entries, though this is just a glimpse into the darker side of the Pokémon world. Honorable mentions include Mimikyu, who disguises itself as Pikachu to make friends while secretly plotting against the franchise's mascot; Haunter, known for silently stalking humans in dark alleys and causing fatal convulsions with a single lick; and Hypno, whose storyline in the Pokémon children's cartoon involves hypnotizing and kidnapping children to feast on their dreams.

It was a blissful Friday in Floaroma Town, and a young girl eagerly anticipated the weekend's flower-picking adventure. The Valley Windworks, with its unique blooms, was her destination. Despite the risk of venturing without a Pokémon, she felt safe in the serene spot. Upon arrival, she was captivated by a shimmering purple balloon—Drifloon. Enchanted, she grabbed its string, only to be met with its eerie face. As the balloon tugged her along, the girl laughed, unaware of the danger. The string tightened around her wrist, and Drifloon, sensing her light weight, pulled her further and higher until she vanished.

Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon, introduces a chilling twist to the beloved childhood toy. Its Pokédex entries range from the ghostly origins—"formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon"—to more sinister notes. "It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away," one warns, while another states, "Any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing." The haunting tales of Drifloon, appearing only on Fridays at the Valley Windworks, transform a seemingly innocent encounter into a chilling mystery.

Banette

A young boy's health deteriorated rapidly, leaving his parents frantic. Amidst his fevered state, he whispered a single request: "My doll." Despite offering him various toys, he rejected them all until they found the faded, eerie doll with glowing red eyes beneath his bed. The mother recognized it as one she had discarded years ago. As the boy reached for it, the doll's menacing gaze seemed to follow her, and in a moment of terror, it leaped out the window. The boy's condition mysteriously improved.

Banette, the Marionette Pokémon, embodies the horror trope of a vengeful toy. Its origins mirror those of Jessie from "Toy Story 2," but with a darker twist. "A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it," one entry reads. Another chillingly notes, "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's method of vengeance involves sticking pins into itself to cause harm to the child, with only love or unzipping its smile able to dispel its malevolent energy.

Sandygast

On Big Wave Beach in Melemele Island, children reveled in the summer sun, crafting sandcastles. As dusk fell, a determined boy continued his work, oblivious to the shifting sand around him. A Pokémon resembling a sandcastle with a gaping mouth and soulless eyes emerged. Mistaking its approach for friendliness, the boy reached for a spade in its head, only to be consumed by the creature. Sandygast, the Sand Heap Pokémon, turned the boy's play into a nightmare.

Sandygast's Pokédex entries caution against leaving sand mounds intact, as they might become possessed. "If you build sand mounds when you’re playing, destroy them before you go home, or they may get possessed and become Sandygast," one entry warns. Another reveals the sinister truth: "Sandygast mainly inhabits beaches. It takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger." Its evolution, Palossand, known as the Beach Nightmare, uses the sand to trap and drain the souls of its victims, leaving behind a grim reminder of its deeds.

Frillish

In the quiet of Undella Town, an elderly woman relished her morning swim. The water was cooler, but the solitude was worth it. As she ventured further out, the current carried her away from the shore. Exhausted, she encountered Frillish, the Floating Pokémon. Initially, she thought it was coming to her aid, but as she clung to it for support, she found herself paralyzed. Frillish's poisonous stingers immobilized her, and it dragged her down to its underwater lair, where she met her end.

Frillish's seemingly harmless appearance belies its deadly nature. "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 horror of Frillish lies in its victims being fully aware of their fate as they drown in the depths.

Froslass

A man, hearing a woman's cry during a fierce blizzard on a mountain, ventured out to help. Blinded by the storm, he stumbled upon a cave, seeking refuge. Inside, the cave was eerily cold, with ice covering the walls. As he lit his lantern, he discovered frozen bodies trapped within the ice, and before he could escape, Froslass appeared. The icy Pokémon exhaled a chilling breath that froze him in place, turning him into another macabre decoration in its lair.

Froslass, blending elements of the Japanese Yōkai Yuki-onna and the Greek Medusa, is a haunting presence. "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 entry states. It targets handsome men during blizzards, freezing them and adding them to its collection of frozen "decorations." Froslass's chilling presence and methodical approach make it a truly terrifying Pokémon.