Pokémon is renowned for its family-friendly appeal, with all its mainline games earning an "E for Everyone" rating, inviting young players into its vibrant world filled with endearing characters like Pikachu and Eevee. Yet, beneath the surface of this colorful universe, some Pokémon harbor surprisingly dark tales. Their Pokédex entries often weave narratives of kidnappings and even gruesome murders, introducing elements of horror that contrast sharply with the franchise's cheerful façade.

IGN has compiled a list of the five creepiest Pokédex entries, although the eerie tales don't end there. Notable mentions include Mimikyu, which disguises itself as Pikachu to make friends but harbors sinister intentions towards the franchise mascot; Haunter, known for lurking in dark alleys and causing death with a lethal lick; and Hypno, whose storyline in the Pokémon children's cartoon involves hypnotizing and abducting children to consume their dreams.

It was finally Friday, and the young girl from Floaroma Town couldn't contain her excitement. Eager to start her weekend of flower picking, she hurried through breakfast and dashed towards the Valley Windworks, known for its unique blooms. Despite the dangers of venturing out without a Pokémon, the serene spot in Sinnoh always felt safe to her.

Arriving at the field, she was captivated not by the flowers but by a shimmering purple balloon floating gently in the breeze. Enchanted, she reached for its string, only to be startled when the balloon turned to face her with a yellow cross and empty black eyes. As she laughed and followed it, the balloon tugged her higher and higher until she was never seen again.

Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon, brings a chilling twist to the innocent joy of a child's toy. While some Pokédex entries mention its origin from the spirits of people and Pokémon, others delve into darker territory, warning of its tendency to lure children away, leaving them missing and its body filled with stolen souls. Its eerie presence on Fridays at the Valley Windworks in Diamond and Pearl adds a layer of mystery that turns into a haunting narrative.

Banette

The parents of a boy from Mauville watched helplessly as his condition deteriorated. His temperature soared, his skin turned grey, and his speech became unintelligible. In his feverish state, he whispered about "my doll," rejecting all other toys offered to him. Desperate, his parents searched and found a ragged doll with glowing red eyes and a golden zipper mouth under his bed. The mother recognized it as the one she had discarded years ago.

As the doll stared back at her, it leaped from her grasp and out the window, leaving the boy seemingly a bit better. Banette, the Marionette Pokémon, embodies the horror trope of possessed toys seeking vengeance. Its Pokédex entries describe its transformation from a discarded doll into a Pokémon driven by a grudge, haunting dark alleys and seeking the child who abandoned it. By sticking pins in itself, Banette inflicts pain on its target, a chilling reminder of its malevolent intent.

Sandygast

On a tranquil summer day at Big Wave Beach in Melemele Island, children enjoyed building sandcastles. As dusk fell, a boy remained, determined to perfect his creation. Unaware of the shifting sandcastles around him, he was suddenly confronted by a Pokémon resembling a sandcastle with a gaping mouth and soulless eyes.

Mistaking its approach for friendliness, the boy reached for a spade in its head, only to have his arm engulfed by the creature. As he screamed, his entire body was slowly consumed by the sand. Sandygast, far from the playful image of sandcastles, is a Pokémon that possesses abandoned sand structures. Its Pokédex entries warn of its ability to control those who touch it, eventually leading to their demise and absorption into its body. Its evolution, Palossand, further solidifies its status as a "Beach Nightmare," trapping and draining the life from its victims.

Frillish

An elderly woman relished her morning swim in Undella Town, enjoying the peace after the tourist season. Despite the choppy waves, she ventured out, only to find herself further from shore than intended. Struggling against the current, she was relieved when a Pokémon appeared, seemingly offering help.

As she held onto the Pokémon, Frillish, she found herself unable to move, paralyzed by its poisonous stingers. Slowly, Frillish submerged, dragging her to the depths of the ocean. The Floating Pokémon's sinister nature is hidden behind its simple appearance, preying on swimmers and dragging them to its underwater lair, where they meet a grim fate.

Froslass

In the midst of a blinding blizzard on a mountain, a man heard a woman's cry and ventured out to help, despite the treacherous conditions. Lost and disoriented, he found refuge in a cave, only to discover it was unnaturally cold and filled with frozen bodies encased in the ice.

As he tried to escape, Froslass, an icy Pokémon, floated towards him. Its breath froze him instantly, turning him into another of its "decorations." Froslass, drawing from the myths of Yuki-onna and Medusa, lures men into its icy lair, relishing their souls and freezing them as trophies. Its chilling Pokédex entries reveal its methodical approach to ensnaring victims during blizzards, making it a haunting figure in the Pokémon world.