Pokémon, beloved for its child-friendly image and E rating, harbors a surprisingly dark underbelly. While Pikachu and Eevee charm millions, some Pokémon possess unsettling Pokédex entries hinting at kidnapping and even murder. This exploration delves into five of the creepiest examples, though many more deserve mention. Honorable mentions include Mimikyu, a terrifying Pokémon disguised as Pikachu; Haunter, who lethally stalks victims; and Hypno, known for hypnotizing and kidnapping children (a storyline even present in the cartoon).
AnswerSee ResultsDrifloon
A young girl, eager for a weekend of flower picking, encounters a seemingly innocent purple balloon at the Valley Windworks. Drawn in by its beauty, she grasps the string, unaware she's become prey. Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon, subtly lifts her higher and higher, a chilling echo of *IT*. While some Pokédex entries describe it as formed from spirits, others reveal its sinister nature: it lures children, its body expanding with each stolen soul. Drifloon's Friday appearances at the Valley Windworks in *Diamond* and *Pearl* add to its eerie mystique, transforming playful curiosity into a chilling mystery.
Banette
A sick boy's desperate plea for "My doll" leads his parents to a discarded, ragged doll with glowing eyes and a zipper mouth. This is Banette, the Marionette Pokémon, a vengeful spirit reminiscent of Annabelle or Chucky. Pokédex entries detail its origin: an abandoned doll fueled by resentment, seeking the child who discarded it. Banette's method of revenge is disturbing: it uses pins to inflict harm on its former owner. Only unzipping its smile or showering it with affection can seemingly alleviate its negative energy.
Sandygast
A child building a sandcastle on Melemele Island unknowingly creates a Sandygast, a sandcastle-like Pokémon with a gaping maw and soulless eyes. The Pokémon consumes the child, its Pokédex entries revealing its horrifying nature. Sandygast's evolution, Palossand, is described as the "Beach Nightmare," draining the souls of its victims and leaving behind piles of bones. The entries clearly state that Sandygast and Palossand consume children to grow.
Frillish
An elderly woman, enjoying a solitary swim, encounters Frillish, the Floating Pokémon. Initially appearing helpful, Frillish uses its poisonous stingers to paralyze its prey before dragging them to the ocean floor, five miles below the surface. The victims are presumably still alive as they're dragged down, a terrifying underwater demise.
Froslass
A blizzard-bound hiker seeking shelter in a cave stumbles upon a horrifying scene: numerous frozen bodies, neatly arranged as decorations. Froslass, a Pokémon blending elements of Yuki-onna and Medusa, is the culprit. Pokédex entries reveal its preference for handsome men, whom it lures to its icy lair, freezes, and adds to its chilling collection.
