Pokémon Has a Spooky Side: The 5 Creepiest Pokédex Entries

Pokémon's reputation for child-friendliness is well-established, with its core games consistently receiving an "E for Everyone" rating. However, beneath the surface of Pikachu and Eevee's cheerful demeanor lies a surprisingly dark undercurrent. Several Pokémon Pokédex entries hint at unsettling narratives involving 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 could be included). Notable omissions include Mimikyu, a Pokémon whose terrifying 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 for dream-consumption is even depicted in the Pokémon cartoon.

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 allure, she unknowingly becomes its victim, lifted into the sky and never seen again. Drifloon's Pokédex entries range from ambiguous descriptions of spirits to chilling accounts of child abduction, transforming a playful image into a sinister mystery. Its appearance in the games, limited to Fridays at the Valley Windworks in Diamond and Pearl, further enhances its enigmatic nature.

Banette

This Pokémon's origin story echoes classic horror tropes, resembling a vengeful toy come to life. A discarded doll, imbued with resentment, seeks out the child who abandoned it. Pokédex entries detail its pursuit, its use of pins as a means of inflicting harm, and the only way to appease its wrath: either unzipping its smile or rekindling a connection with its former owner. The narrative draws parallels to characters like Annabelle or Chucky.

Sandygast

A seemingly harmless sandcastle Pokémon, Sandygast, hides a terrifying secret. Pokédex entries reveal its predatory nature: it consumes those who place their hands in its mouth, absorbing their vitality to grow larger. Its evolution, Palossand, is described as the "Beach Nightmare," further emphasizing its gruesome habit of draining souls and leaving behind skeletal remains.

Frillish

This aquatic Pokémon preys on unsuspecting victims, using its venomous arms to paralyze and drag them to the ocean floor. The chilling detail is that its victims are likely conscious as they're dragged five miles beneath the surface, a slow and terrifying demise. Frillish's seemingly innocent appearance belies its sinister nature.

Froslass

Drawing inspiration from Yuki-onna and Medusa, Froslass is a glacial Pokémon with a taste for human souls. It lures unsuspecting victims to its icy lair, freezing them and adding them to its collection of frozen corpses. Its preference for handsome men adds another layer of unsettling intrigue to its already horrifying legend.