Top 5 Eerie Pokédex Entries Unveiled

Pokémon is renowned for its family-friendly appeal, with all its mainline games proudly sporting an E for Everyone rating. This means that children of all ages can immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Pokémon, enjoying the adventures alongside beloved characters like Pikachu and Eevee. However, beneath the surface of this cheerful universe, some Pokémon harbor dark and unsettling stories. From tales of abductions to chilling accounts of murder, the Pokédex entries of certain Pokémon delve into the realm of horror, revealing a more sinister side to these creatures.

IGN has curated a list of what we consider to be the five creepiest Pokédex entries, though this is just the tip of the iceberg. Honorable mentions include Mimikyu, a Pokémon so terrifying that it disguises itself as Pikachu to make friends, all while plotting to overthrow the iconic mascot; Haunter, which lurks in dark alleys waiting to ambush and lethally lick unsuspecting humans; and Hypno, infamous for its chilling storyline in the Pokémon children's cartoon where it hypnotizes and kidnaps children to feed on their dreams.

It was finally Friday, and the young girl from Floaroma Town couldn't contain her excitement. She eagerly finished her breakfast, eager to start her weekend of flower picking. It was her favorite time of year, and she couldn't wait for school to end so she could spend the next two days laughing and smiling with her parents. She sprinted to the Valley Windworks, known for its unique flowers that couldn't be found in town. Despite the dangers of venturing without a Pokémon, the girl felt safe in this serene part of Sinnoh.

Upon arriving, she was greeted by a sea of vibrant pink, yellow, and red flowers, but her attention was quickly drawn to a beautiful, shimmering purple balloon gently floating in the breeze. Captivated, she reached for its string, but was startled when the balloon turned to face her. Its face bore a large, yellow cross and two hollow, black eyes. As it tugged lightly, the girl followed, giggling at the playful interaction. The balloon pulled her further and higher, its string wrapping around her wrist. The girl was light and gentle, perfect for the balloon's intentions. It continued to pull her higher and further until she disappeared from sight, never to be seen again.

Drifloon, known as the Balloon Pokémon, brings a chilling twist to the iconic image of a child's toy. While some of its Pokédex entries are relatively 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," one entry warns. Another chillingly notes, "Any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing." A third entry adds, "Its round body is stuffed with souls and expands each time it leads someone away." Drifloon's eerie presence in the games, appearing only on Fridays at the Valley Windworks in Diamond and Pearl, adds an element of mystery. However, its increasingly sinister Pokédex entries transform this curiosity into a haunting tale of abduction.

Banette

The parents of a young boy grew increasingly worried as his fever spiked, his skin turned grey, and his speech became unintelligible. Despite the efforts of the best doctors from Mauville and Slateport, his condition deteriorated. In a moment of hope, the boy managed to whisper, "My doll." Desperate, his parents brought him toy after toy from his collection, including Pikachu, Lotad, Skitty, and Treecko, but he rejected each one with his remaining strength.

Confused, his parents searched their home, finally discovering a faded, ragged doll with glowing red eyes and a golden zipper for a mouth under the bed. The mother recognized it as a doll they had discarded when they bought him the latest Poké Doll collection from Lilycove's department store. The doll was damp, damaged, and covered in sharp pins. As the boy reached for it, the doll seemed to stare back at the mother, causing her to scream. It leaped from her hands and out the window, and the boy's condition immediately improved.

Even within Pokémon's family-friendly universe, classic horror tropes find their place. Banette, the Marionette Pokémon, embodies the spirit of dolls like Annabelle or Chucky, with an origin story reminiscent of Jessie from Toy Story 2, but with a vengeful twist. "A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it," one Pokédex entry states. Another notes, "This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys." A third entry chillingly reveals, "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 inflicts harm by acting as an effigy, sticking pins into itself to cause pain to the child it seeks. Only by unzipping its wide smile or treating it with love again can its negative energy be alleviated.

Sandygast

On a beautiful summer day, the residents of Melemele Island enjoyed Big Wave Beach. While some surfed and others sunbathed, children built sandcastles. As the sun began to set, most of the kids went home, but one boy remained determined to finish his grand sandcastle. The beach was nearly deserted, yet the boy was so focused on his creation that he didn't notice the movement behind him.

The other sandcastles began to shift into unnatural shapes, their shadows growing larger against the sunset. As the boy glanced over his shoulder, he saw a Pokémon resembling a sandcastle with a gaping mouth and soulless eyes. Assuming all Pokémon were friendly, he didn't retreat as it approached. He reached for a red spade embedded in its head, thinking it was a friendly gesture. But as he extended his hand, the Pokémon engulfed it. The boy screamed and tried to pull away, but his entire arm was consumed, and like quicksand, his body was slowly absorbed.

Sandygast, the sandcastle-themed Pokémon, is far from the symbol of joy and playfulness one might expect. "If you build sand mounds when you’re playing, destroy them before you go home, or they may get possessed and become Sandygast," one Pokédex entry warns. Another hints at the consequences: "Sandygast mainly inhabits beaches. It takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger." The true horror unfolds when Sandygast evolves into Palossand, whose Pokédex entries reveal, "Palossand is known as the Beach Nightmare. It pulls its prey down into the sand by controlling the sand itself, and then it sucks out their souls." Both Sandygast and Palossand essentially feed on children to grow larger and stronger, as evidenced by another entry stating, "Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those whose vitality it has drained."

Frillish

The busy season had finally ended, allowing an old woman to enjoy her morning swim in peace. She preferred Undella Town without tourists, even if the water was cooler. Having swum from these shores almost every day for the past 70 years, she was undeterred by the choppy waves. The current carried her further out than usual, but she was too engrossed in her solitude to notice. As she finally turned back toward the distant shore, her heart rate quickened upon realizing how far she had drifted.

Struggling to return, the old woman found herself making little progress against the current. She paused for breath, lamenting her aging body. It was then that a Pokémon emerged from the water, just inches from her face. Initially cautious, she assumed it wanted to help as it moved closer. She wrapped her hands around it, and it did the same to her, allowing her to rest without drifting further. After a few minutes, she thanked the creature and attempted to swim back, but found herself unable to move. Paralyzed with fear, she watched as the Pokémon's distant eyes looked past her, and it began to submerge. The old woman sank with it, fully aware of her impending doom as the Pokémon dragged her to the ocean's depths.

Frillish, known as the Floating Pokémon, hides a deadly nature behind its simple appearance. Its design taps into common fears of the ocean's unknown depths. "With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor," its original Pokédex entry states. Another chilling entry reveals, "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." Frillish's victims remain conscious as they are pulled into the abyss, fully aware of their fate until they drown.

Froslass

He shouldn't have ventured out. The mountain was hard enough to navigate at night, let alone during a blizzard. But he had heard a knock at his door and a woman's cry for help. Living alone at the mountain's peak, he felt compelled to search for her. He donned his gear and stepped into the storm, but was quickly disoriented, unable to distinguish up from down or left from right.

Relieved to find a small cave entrance, he sought shelter from the blizzard. The cave was freezing, almost unnaturally so, but it was better than facing the storm outside. He lit a lantern and examined his surroundings, noticing the walls covered in thick sheets of ice. Confused by the unnatural cold, he held the lantern up to the ice and was startled to see another man's face reflected back at him, frozen in time. His eyes darted around, revealing several bodies encased in the ice walls. As he turned to flee, an icy Pokémon floated before him. It approached, and he backed away until he was against the wall. The Pokémon exhaled a cloudy, frozen breath, and as it enveloped him, he realized he was becoming another frozen decoration in this 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," one Pokédex entry chillingly states. Another entry reveals, "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." Further entries describe how Froslass knocks on doors during blizzards, lures or drags victims to its den, and then "neatly lines them up" as "they become decorations." The chilling nature of Froslass's actions is truly haunting.