Pokémon, known for its child-friendly image and E for Everyone rating, harbors a surprisingly dark side. While Pikachu and Eevee dominate the franchise's cute aesthetic, some Pokémon possess unsettlingly sinister Pokédex entries hinting at kidnapping and even murder. This exploration delves into five of the creepiest examples, though many more could be included. Honorable mentions go to Mimikyu, a Pokémon disguising its terrifying appearance as Pikachu; Haunter, which stalks and lethally licks its victims; and Hypno, infamous for its child-kidnapping and dream-feeding tendencies in both the games and the anime.
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A young girl, excited for a weekend of flower picking, encounters a seemingly harmless purple balloon. Her joy turns to terror as the Drifloon, with its unsettling yellow cross-shaped face and empty eyes, pulls her higher and higher into the sky, never to be seen again. While some Pokédex entries describe Drifloon as formed from spirits, others reveal its sinister habit of abducting children who mistake it for a balloon. Its appearance in Diamond and Pearl only on Fridays at the Valley Windworks adds to its mysterious and ominous nature, transforming a curious encounter into a chilling abduction.
Banette
A sick boy's desperate plea for "My doll" leads his parents to a discarded, ragged doll with glowing red eyes and a zipper mouth. This doll, Banette, is a vengeful spirit, seeking the child who abandoned it. Pokédex entries detail its origins as an abandoned doll fueled by resentment, its haunting presence in dark alleys, and its method of inflicting harm by self-pinning as an effigy. Only unzipping its mouth or showing it love can seemingly appease its vengeful spirit, echoing classic horror tropes of possessed toys.
Sandygast
A child's sandcastle-building on Melemele Island takes a terrifying turn. The innocent playtime ends when a monstrous Sandygast emerges, swallowing the child whole. Pokédex entries warn against leaving unfinished sandcastles, as they can become possessed. The horror is amplified by its evolution into Palossand, a "Beach Nightmare" that drains the souls of its victims, leaving behind piles of bones.
Frillish
An elderly woman's peaceful swim takes a deadly turn when she encounters Frillish. This seemingly helpful Pokémon uses its poisonous stingers to paralyze its prey before dragging them to the ocean floor, five miles below the surface. The victim remains conscious during this descent, experiencing a slow and terrifying demise.
Froslass
A blizzard-stricken mountain becomes a death trap for a man who attempts to rescue someone in distress. He finds himself in a chilling cave, discovering numerous frozen bodies within the ice walls. Froslass, a Pokémon inspired by Yuki-onna and Medusa, freezes its victims and uses them as decorations in its icy lair. Its preference for handsome men adds another layer of unsettling detail.
