Top 5 Creepiest Pokémon Dex Entries Revealed

Pokémon is renowned for its child-friendly appeal, with all its mainline games sporting an E for Everyone rating. This makes the franchise accessible to young gamers eager to explore its vibrant world and charming characters. However, beneath the surface of beloved creatures like Pikachu and Eevee, some Pokémon harbor darker tales. Certain Pokédex entries reveal stories of kidnappings and even brutal murders, adding an unexpected layer of horror to the series.

IGN has compiled a list of the five creepiest Pokédex entries, though this is just the tip of the iceberg. Notable mentions include Mimikyu, a Pokémon so unsettling it disguises itself as Pikachu to make friends, all while plotting the demise of the franchise's mascot. Haunter, known for stalking humans in dark alleys and causing fatal convulsions with a single lick, adds to the eerie atmosphere. Hypno, featured in the Pokémon children's cartoon, has a chilling storyline involving the hypnosis and kidnapping of children to feed on their dreams.

It was finally Friday, and the young girl from Floaroma Town was beaming with excitement. She eagerly finished her breakfast, eager to start her weekend of flower picking. The season was her favorite, and she couldn't wait for school to end to spend quality time with her parents, laughing and smiling as they always did. She sprinted to the Valley Windworks, known for its unique flowers, despite knowing the dangers of venturing without a Pokémon. Yet, it was the quietest, gentlest spot in Sinnoh.

Upon arrival, she was greeted by a sea of pink, yellow, and red flowers, but something even more captivating caught her eye: a shimmering purple balloon floating gently in the breeze. Enchanted, the girl grabbed its string, only to be surprised when the balloon turned to face her, revealing a large yellow cross and two empty black eyes. It tugged gently, and she followed, laughing. As it pulled her higher, the string wrapped around her wrist. The balloon, finding the child not too heavy or rough, continued to ascend, and the girl was never seen again.

Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon, adds a chilling twist to the iconic image of a child's toy. While some of its Pokédex entries are benign, mentioning it as "a Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon," others delve into darker territory. "It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away," warns one entry. "Any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing," cautions another. "Its round body is stuffed with souls and expands each time it leads someone away," reveals a third. Drifloon's appearances in Diamond and Pearl, only on Fridays at the Valley Windworks, add an element of mystery that its eerie Pokédex entries transform into a haunting narrative.

Banette

The parents of a young boy grew increasingly concerned as his condition worsened. His temperature rose, his skin turned grey, and his speech became unintelligible. Despite the efforts of the best doctors from Mauville and Slateport, he deteriorated daily. Amidst his feverish state, he managed to whisper a single phrase: "My doll." Desperate, his parents presented him with various toys from his collection—Pikachu, Lotad, Skitty, and Treecko—but he rejected each with the last of his strength.

Confused yet determined, they searched every corner of their home, finally discovering a faded and ragged doll with glowing red eyes and a golden zipper for a mouth under the bed. The mother recognized it immediately; it was a doll she had discarded years ago when they bought him the latest Poké Doll collection from Lilycove. Damp, damaged, and adorned with sharp pins, the doll seemed menacing. As the boy reached for it, the mother gasped, and the doll leapt from her grasp, escaping through the window. To their relief, the boy's condition seemed to improve slightly.

Banette, the Marionette Pokémon, embodies the classic horror trope of a vengeful doll. Its origin story echoes that 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," states one Pokédex entry. "This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys," describes another. "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," reads a third. Banette harms its target by sticking pins into itself, causing pain to the child. Only by unzipping its wide smile or treating it with love can its negative energy be dispelled.

Sandygast

On a beautiful summer day, the residents of Melemele Island enjoyed the tranquility of Big Wave Beach. Some surfed, others sunbathed, while children built sandcastles. As the sun began to set, most children headed home, but one boy remained, determined to complete his grand sandcastle. The beach grew quiet, and the boy, focused on his creation, didn't notice the subtle movements around him.

The other sandcastles began to shift, taking on unnatural forms. Their shadows stretched across the sand, enveloping the boy as he turned to see a Pokémon resembling a sandcastle with a gaping mouth and soulless eyes. Believing all Pokémon to be friendly, he didn't retreat as it approached. He reached for a red spade still embedded in its head, thinking it was a friendly gesture, but the Pokémon engulfed his hand. The boy screamed and tried to pull away, but his arm was already consumed, and like quicksand, his entire body was slowly absorbed.

Contrary to the joyful image of sandcastles, Sandygast harbors a sinister nature. "If you build sand mounds when you’re playing, destroy them before you go home, or they may get possessed and become Sandygast," warns one Pokédex entry. "Sandygast mainly inhabits beaches. It takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger," states another. The true horror unfolds when Sandygast evolves into Palossand, known as the "Beach Nightmare." "Palossand pulls its prey down into the sand by controlling the sand itself, and then it sucks out their souls," reveals its Pokédex entry. "Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those whose vitality it has drained," confirms another, highlighting the grim fate of its victims.

Frillish

With the busy season behind her, an elderly woman relished her morning swim in the peaceful waters of Undella Town. She preferred the cooler off-season, having swum from these shores for nearly 70 years. Today, the waves were choppy, but she swam with unexpected vigor. The current carried her further out than usual, but she was too absorbed in her solitude to notice. When she finally turned to see the distant shore, a slight panic set in.

Struggling to swim back, she paused for breath, lamenting her aging body. Each pause allowed the current to pull her further out. Just then, a Pokémon emerged from the water, inches from her face. Initially cautious, she assumed it wanted to help as it drew closer. She wrapped her hands around it, and it did the same to her. For a moment, she could rest without drifting further. Thanking the creature, she tried to swim the remaining distance, but she couldn't move. Paralysis gripped her, and as the Pokémon submerged, she sank with it into the depths.

Frillish, the Floating Pokémon, hides a deadly nature behind its simple appearance. Its design taps into common fears of the unknown ocean depths. "With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor," describes its original Pokédex entry. "Its thin, veil-like arms have tens of thousands of poisonous stingers," another entry adds. "They paralyze prey with poison, then drag them down to their lairs, five miles below the surface." Frillish's victims remain conscious as they are pulled to their watery grave, fully aware of their impending doom.

Froslass

He knew he shouldn't have ventured out in the blizzard, but the urgent knocking and a woman's cry compelled him to search. Living alone on the mountain, he felt responsible. Bundled up, he stepped into the blinding storm, quickly losing his bearings. Desperate for shelter, he stumbled upon a small cave entrance. Inside, it was unnaturally cold, but safer than the raging blizzard outside. Lighting his lantern, he noticed the cave walls encased in thick ice, which explained the chill.

As he examined the ice, he realized it was too cold to be natural. His reflection in the ice revealed not his own face, but that of another man, frozen within. Panic set in as he saw more bodies encased in the icy walls. Turning to flee, he encountered an icy Pokémon floating before him. It advanced, and he retreated, step by step, until it exhaled a frozen breath that engulfed him. As his body stiffened, he became another frozen decoration in the monster's 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," states one Pokédex entry. "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." Other entries describe Froslass luring or dragging victims to its den during blizzards, arranging them as "decorations." The chilling tales of Froslass add a haunting dimension to the Pokémon universe.