Pokémon Has a Spooky Side: The 5 Creepiest Pokédex Entries

Pokémon's reputation for child-friendliness is undeniable, with its core games consistently receiving an "E for Everyone" rating. However, beneath the surface of Pikachu and Eevee's cheerful antics lies a surprisingly dark undercurrent. Certain Pokédex entries reveal unsettling tales 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, whose horrifying appearance necessitates a Pikachu disguise; Haunter, a silent stalker who delivers a lethal lick; and Hypno, whose cartoon depiction already showcases child abduction and dream-feeding.

Which Pokémon is the creepiest?

DrifloonBanetteSandygastFrillishFroslassSomething else? Tell us in the CommentsAnswerSee ResultsDrifloon

A young girl, excited for a weekend of flower picking, encounters a seemingly innocent purple balloon. Drawn in by its beauty, she unknowingly becomes its victim, lifted into the sky and never seen again. Drifloon's Pokédex entries range from ambiguous descriptions of a spirit-formed Pokémon to chilling accounts of child abduction. Its appearance in the games, limited to Fridays at the Valley Windworks, only enhances its mysterious, sinister aura.

Banette

A boy's worsening illness leads his parents on a desperate search for a discarded doll – a Banette. This Pokémon, born from the doll's resentment, seeks revenge on the child who abandoned it. Pokédex entries detail its vengeful pursuit and its method of inflicting harm using pins. Its story echoes classic horror tropes, mirroring the vengeful spirit of a discarded toy.

Sandygast

A child engrossed in building a sandcastle on Melemele Island becomes the unsuspecting prey of Sandygast. This sandcastle-like Pokémon lures victims into its mouth, absorbing them entirely. Its evolution, Palossand, further reveals its horrifying nature: draining the life force from its victims and leaving behind piles of bones. Pokédex entries confirm its predatory behavior and its gruesome habit of consuming children to increase its size and strength.

Frillish

An elderly woman, enjoying a solitary swim, encounters Frillish. This seemingly helpful Pokémon uses its venomous tentacles to paralyze its prey before dragging them to the ocean floor, where they drown. The Pokédex entries highlight the paralytic poison and the five-mile depth of its lair, emphasizing the victim's terrifying, inescapable fate.

Froslass

A man venturing out in a blizzard to assist a distressed woman becomes the latest victim of Froslass. This icy Pokémon, born from the spirit of a woman lost in the snow, lures men to its lair and freezes them, adding them to its collection of icy decorations. Its story draws parallels to the Yuki-onna and Medusa myths, emphasizing its deadly allure and chilling methods.