Top 5 Spookiest Pokémon Pokédex Entries Revealed

Pokémon is renowned for its child-friendly nature, with all its mainline games proudly sporting the E for Everyone rating. This means that children of all ages can immerse themselves in its vibrant world and lovable characters. While icons like Pikachu and Eevee dominate the franchise, some Pokémon harbor surprisingly dark narratives. Embedded within their Pokédex entries are tales of kidnappings and brutal murders, adding a layer of horror that contrasts sharply with the game's generally light-hearted tone. IGN has compiled a list of the five creepiest Pokédex entries, though this list is not exhaustive. Notable mentions include Mimikyu, a Pokémon so unsettling that it disguises itself as Pikachu to make friends while secretly plotting to overthrow the franchise's mascot; Haunter, who stealthily follows humans in dark alleyways, eventually licking them to induce violent shaking and death; and Hypno, which in the Pokémon children's show, has a chilling storyline about hypnotizing and abducting children to consume their dreams.

Which of these Pokémon is the creepiest?

• Drifloon
• Banette
• Sandygast
• Frillish
• Froslass
• Something else? Tell us in the Comments

Answer: Drifloon

It was a Friday, and the young girl from Floaroma Town was filled with excitement. She woke up early, rushed through her breakfast, eager to start the weekend's flower picking. It was her favorite time of year, and she couldn't wait for school to end to spend the next two days laughing and smiling with her parents. She sprinted to the Valley Windworks, known for its beautiful, unique flowers. Despite knowing the dangers of venturing there without a Pokémon, she felt safe in what was considered the gentlest spot in Sinnoh.

Upon arrival, she was greeted by a sea of pink, yellow, and red flowers, but her attention was soon captured by a more captivating sight: a shimmering purple balloon gently floating in the breeze. Enchanted, she ran over and grabbed its string, only to be startled when the balloon turned to face her. It had a large yellow cross on its face and two empty black eyes. As it tugged gently, the girl followed, laughing. The balloon pulled her further and higher, the string wrapping around her wrist. This child was not too heavy or rough, so the balloon continued to pull, leading her further and higher until she was never seen again.

Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon, infuses a touch of terror into the otherwise playful image of a child's toy. While some of its Pokédex entries are relatively benign, noting it's "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 limited appearances in Diamond and Pearl, only on Fridays at the Valley Windworks, add an element of mystery. However, its increasingly eerie Pokédex entries transform this curiosity into a chilling narrative.

Banette

The boy's parents were increasingly worried as his temperature soared, his skin turned gray, and his speech became unintelligible. Even the best doctors from Mauville and Slateport were helpless, and he deteriorated day by day. Shivering and crying, he suddenly uttered a faint word between desperate breaths: "My doll." Desperate, his parents offered him various toys from his collection, including a Pikachu, Lotad, Skitty, and Treecko, but he weakly pushed them all away.

Confused, his parents searched every nook and cranny, finally discovering a faded, ragged doll with glowing red eyes and a golden zipper for a mouth under his bed. The mother gasped in recognition; it was a doll her son had years ago, discarded when they bought him the latest Poké Doll collection from Lilycove's department store. It was damp, damaged, and covered in sharp pins. As the boy reached for it, the doll seemed to stare directly at the mother, causing her to scream. It leapt from her hands and out the window, and the boy's condition seemed to improve slightly.

Even in the family-friendly world of Pokémon, classic horror tropes find their place. Banette, the Marionette Pokémon, is the series' take on iconic horror dolls like Annabelle or Chucky, embodying the vengeful spirit of Jessie from Toy Story 2 if she sought retribution against her abandoner.

"A doll that became a Pokémon over its grudge from being junked. It seeks the child that disowned it," reads one Pokédex entry. "This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys," says another, hinting at Banette's menacing presence. A later entry becomes more explicit: "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 using itself as an effigy, sticking pins into its body to cause pain to the child. Only by unzipping its wide smile or treating it with love again can it be relieved of its negative energy.

Sandygast

On a beautiful summer's day, the residents of Melemele Island were enjoying Big Wave Beach. Some surfed, others sunbathed, and children built sandcastles. As the sun began to set, the other kids gradually left, but one determined boy remained, focused on completing his grand sandcastle. The beach was nearly deserted, yet the boy continued to mold and shape, oblivious to the movement behind him.

The other sandcastles were shifting, taking on unnatural forms. Their shadows elongated against the setting sun, enveloping the boy as he turned. Behind him stood a Pokémon resembling a sandcastle but with a gaping mouth and soulless eyes. Assuming it was friendly, he didn't retreat as it approached. He reached for a red spade embedded in its head, thinking it was offering help. But as he extended his hand, the Pokémon engulfed it, pulling him in. The boy screamed and tried to pull away, but his arm was already consumed, and like quicksand, his entire body was soon absorbed.

Contrary to what one might expect from a sandcastle-themed Pokémon, 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. 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 consume children to grow larger and stronger. Another entry confirms this grim fate: "Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those whose vitality it has drained."

Frillish

The busy season had ended, and the old woman relished her peaceful morning swims in Undella Town. She preferred the cooler water of the off-season and had been swimming from these shores for nearly 70 years. Despite the choppy waves, she swam with unexpected vigor. The current had carried her further out than usual, but she was too engrossed in her solitude to notice. When she finally turned to see the distant shore, her heart rate quickened. She tried to swim back, but her aging body struggled, and she had to pause frequently for breath.

As she continued, the current pulled her further out with each pause, until she made no progress at all. Suddenly, a Pokémon emerged from the water, 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. She could finally rest without drifting back, thanks to the Pokémon's support. After a few minutes, she thanked the creature and tried to swim the remaining distance, but she couldn't move. Paralyzed with fear, she realized her face was also frozen. The Pokémon stared past her with distant eyes as it began to submerge, dragging her into the depths.

Frillish, known as the Floating Pokémon, conceals a deadly nature beneath its simple appearance. It taps into common fears of the ocean's unknown depths. Frillish lives in a den far below the waves but surfaces to hunt. "With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor," states its original Pokédex entry. However, its strength is not what pulls victims under. "Its thin, veil-like arms have tens of thousands of poisonous stingers," another entry explains. "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 dragged to their watery graves, fully aware of their impending doom.

Froslass

He knew he shouldn't have ventured out. Navigating the mountain at night was challenging enough, but a blizzard made it nearly impossible. Yet, he had heard a knock at his door and a woman's cry for help. Living alone high up the mountain, he felt compelled to search for her. He donned his boots and gear and set out, but the blizzard quickly disoriented him, leaving him lost in the swirling snow.

Relief washed over him when he spotted a small cave entrance. He ducked inside, hoping for a safe, if cold, refuge. The cave was freezing, almost unnaturally so, but it was better than facing the blizzard. He pulled out a lantern to survey his surroundings. The cave walls were encased in thick ice, explaining the chill. But as he stepped closer, he noticed something odd: the mountain's cold wasn't enough to permanently preserve ice. Holding up the lantern, he saw his reflection, but it wasn't his face staring back. It was another man's, tall and similar in features, frozen within the ice. His eyes darted around, revealing multiple bodies encased in the icy walls. As he turned to flee, an icy Pokémon floated before him. It drew closer, forcing him back until he pressed against the wall. The Pokémon exhaled a cloudy, frozen breath, and as it enveloped him, his body froze stiff, turning him into another decoration in its 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 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." Other entries describe how Froslass knocks on doors during blizzards, luring or dragging victims to its den, where they are "neatly lined up" as "decorations." The chilling narrative of Froslass adds a haunting dimension to the Pokémon universe.