Pokémon, known for its child-friendly image and E for Everyone rating, harbors a surprisingly dark side. While Pikachu and Eevee charm the masses, some Pokémon possess unsettling Pokédex entries hinting at kidnappings and even murder. This exploration delves into five of the creepiest entries, though many more deserve mention. Honorable mentions include Mimikyu, whose terrifying appearance masks a plot against Pikachu; Haunter, a silent stalker who delivers a deadly lick; and Hypno, infamous for its child-hypnosis and dream-feeding antics in the anime.
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A young girl, excited for a weekend of flower picking, encounters a seemingly beautiful purple balloon at the Valley Windworks. Drawn in by its allure, she grabs the string, unaware of the Drifloon's sinister nature. The balloon gently pulls her higher and higher, until she vanishes without a trace. While some Pokédex entries portray Drifloon as formed from spirits, others reveal its darker side: its habit of abducting children who mistake it for a regular balloon. The descriptions paint a chilling picture, with its body described as "stuffed with souls," expanding with each victim it claims. Drifloon's Friday-only appearance at the Valley Windworks in *Diamond* and *Pearl* adds to its mysterious and unsettling aura, transforming simple curiosity into a haunting mystery.
Banette
A boy falls gravely ill, his only coherent words being "My doll." His parents discover a discarded, ragged doll with glowing red eyes and a zipper mouth—a doll the mother had thrown away years ago. The boy reaches for it, and the doll jumps from the mother's grasp, escaping through the window. The boy's condition improves dramatically. Banette's origin story mirrors classic horror tropes, resembling a vengeful toy come to life. Pokédex entries detail its grudge against the child who abandoned it, its haunting presence in dark alleys, and its method of inflicting harm by sticking pins into itself as an effigy of its tormentor. Only unzipping its mouth or showering it with love seems to alleviate its vengeful spirit.
Sandygast
A boy, engrossed in building a sandcastle on Melemele Island, unwittingly encounters a Sandygast. Mistaking it for a friendly sand sculpture, he reaches out, only to be swallowed whole. The Pokédex entries reveal the horrifying truth: Sandygast possesses sand mounds left unattended, taking control of anyone who touches its mouth and absorbing their life force to grow larger. Its evolution, Palossand, further amplifies the horror, known as the "Beach Nightmare," draining souls and leaving behind a pile of bones. The seemingly innocent sandcastle Pokémon is revealed as a terrifying predator.
Frillish
An elderly woman, enjoying a solitary swim, finds herself caught in a strong current. A Frillish appears, seemingly offering assistance, but its touch paralyzes her. The Pokémon then drags her to the ocean floor, five miles beneath the surface. Frillish's veil-like arms, armed with thousands of poisonous stingers, paralyze its prey before dragging them to their watery graves. The victim remains conscious, experiencing a terrifying descent into the abyss before drowning. Frillish's seemingly innocent appearance belies its brutal hunting method.
Froslass
A man, venturing out in a blizzard to help someone in need, stumbles upon a hidden cave. He finds himself surrounded by the frozen bodies of previous victims, their faces preserved in the ice. A Froslass appears, freezing the man and adding him to its macabre collection. Drawing inspiration from Yuki-onna and Medusa, Froslass's Pokédex entries depict a creature that lures victims to its icy lair, freezing them and using their bodies as decorations. Its preference for handsome men adds a chilling twist to its already terrifying nature.
