Pokémon's 10 Most Disturbing Pokédex Entries Ever

Nintendo is world renowned for its family-friendly franchises and games, but did you know that underneath all that cuteness lies something dark and sinister?

It's true! Throughout the existence of Pokémon, there have been countless titles featuring everyone's favourite deadly creatures, but upon reading their Pokédex entries, many reveal a twisted tale of despair and death.

From kidnapping to fatal curses, if these Pokémon were real, they'd be the biggest threats known to humanity!

Here's 10 of the craziest Pokédex entries to read whilst exploring the wildlands. Be careful though, for your soul may be eaten if caught unawares!

Mimikyu

What's hiding underneath Mimikyu's rag is unknown, but it's best left that way, for a painful death awaits all those who dare to look. Two particular Pokédex entries from the Pokémon Sun and Ultra Moon games don't even try concealing the morbid history surrounding this creature:

• Sun: Its actual appearance is unknown. A scholar who saw what was under its rag was overwhelmed by terror and died from the shock.

• Ultra Moon: A gust of wind revealed what hides under this Pokémon's rag to a passing Trainer, who went home and died painfully that very night.

Known as the ‘Disguise Pokémon,’ Mimikyu has established itself as the creepy Pikachu imposter within the franchise. Although it never evolves, Mimikyu also has a ‘busted form,’ where the neck of the costume is broken.

An entry from Ultra Sun suggests that when in busted form, Mimikyu will stand in front of a mirror whilst crying inside, adding a psychological element to an otherwise disturbing being.

Drifloon

Even though Drifloon may seem to be nothing more than a cute and whimsical balloon, it actually has extremely macabre lore. Two common entries found in Pokémon X, Y, and other titles including Diamond, mention that it's not hot air filling these balloons:

• Entry 1: A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.

• Entry 2: These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish.

As if being born from the souls of the dead wasn't enough, this Pokémon is also a kidnapper, and probably has a taste for homicide too. Drifloon is without a doubt, one horrifying otherworldly Pokémon.

Palossand

Sand can offer us so much enjoyment right? From building sandcastles, getting in your shoes, to getting yourself buried, but what about having your soul eaten? Entries featured in Moon and Ultra Sun mention Palossand's appetite for regularly draining the vitality from its victims:

• Moon: Buried beneath the castle are masses of dried-up bones from those whose vitality it has drained.

• Ultra Sun: Each of its grains of sand has its own will. Palossand eats small Pokémon and siphons away their vital essence while they're still alive.

Although it may only be a sandcastle, Palossand is an unnecessarily powerful abomination who'd love to eat your entire neighbourhood. It's the FBI's worst nightmare!

Banette

If anyone found this toy, they should either completely avoid it, or throw it in a fire as soon as possible, for this evil doll wants to curse you forever. Two common entries found throughout most titles from Ruby to Violet, says Banette is a toy filled with hate rather than polyester.

• Entry 1: Banette generates energy for laying strong curses by sticking pins into its own body. This Pokémon was originally a pitiful plush doll that was thrown away.

• Entry 2: Strong feelings of hatred turned a puppet into a Pokémon. If it opens its mouth, its cursed energy escapes.

Banette are also said to live in garbage dumps and dark alleys – just the place where evil sentient toys belong!

Yamask

Yamask is a Pokémon who just can't let go of the past, literally! Although it may only appear to be a weirdly shaped shadow monster, it's actually a ghost holding the face of its previous self. Here's what the games have to say:

• Entry 1: Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry.

• Entry 2: These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.

Not only does this mean a human soul is forever in purgatory, they are forced to constantly be reminded of their past lives by carrying a death mask, ensuring eternal misery. Talk about child-friendly!

Lampent

More than a floating lamp, Lampent is a macabre opportunist who marauds the streets and hospitals in search of unfortunate and dying people. Throughout each title, the message remains consistent:

• Entry 1: The spirits it absorbs fuels its baleful fire. It hangs around hospitals waiting for people to pass on.

• Entry 2: This ominous Pokémon is feared. Through cities it wanders, searching for the spirits of the fallen.

As if there wasn't enough disturbing information relating to this Pokémon, an entry from Shield suggests Lampent silently stalks human prey whose death is near. It waits, appearing as a lamp, only revealing itself once a victim is found.

Cacturne

This nocturnal cactus is a species that you seriously wouldn't want a potted version of sitting on any windowsill, for it would kill you in the dead of night! Although Cacturne isn't all bad, it just eats anything it can, due its environment. Here's what the Pokédex says:

• Entry 1: If a traveller is going through a desert in the thick of night, Cacturne will follow in a ragtag group. The Pokémon are biding their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving.

• Entry 2: During the daytime, Cacturne remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This Pokémon becomes active at night when the temperature drops.

Imagine getting lost in a desert, only to realise that a gang of grinning, thorny silhouettes will be stalking your every move for miles if safety isn't found by dusk. Talk about a bunch of horrible, prickly plants!

Duskull

Known for its creepy attributes, Duskull is not quite a literal floating skull, but a ghost with a mask shaped as one! However, don't get too comfortable, for this one-eyed horror loves nothing more than the sound of crying children and pursuing its victims until dawn. Ruby and Platinum say it best:

• Ruby: Duskull can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this Pokémon chooses a target, it will doggedly pursue the intended victim until the break of dawn.

• Platinum: It loves the crying of children. It startles bad kids by passing through walls and making them cry.

Despite its scary reputation for feeding off people's fear and sadness, it doesn't necessarily appear that it actively seeks to harm others. Maybe it's just a ghost thing?

Gourgeist

Make no mistake, for what may seem as just a cute pumpkin creature, is actually an extremely macabre and sadistic demon that kills for pure enjoyment. Entries from the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire series don't try hiding Goirgeist's psychopathic behaviours:

• Omega Ruby: Singing in eerie voices, they wander town streets on the night of the new moon. Anyone who hears their song is cursed.
• Alpha Sapphire: It wraps its prey in its hairlike arms. It sings joyfully as it observes the suffering of its prey.

Additionally, in Sword and Shield, Gourgeist has four different entries, all depending on the Pokémon's size, which ranges from ‘small’ to ‘super size.’ The latter is said to forcefully drag anyone it likes away to the afterlife.

Unfriendly Monsters

Evidently, the Pokémon universe isn't all sunshine and adventures. Underneath its cute, whimsical appearance, hides an often horrifying and totally ghastly background, of which isn't really family-friendly!

From getting mauled by groups of bloodthirsty cacti, dragged to the afterlife by fruits, to being cursed by stuffed toys, these Pokédex entries are no joke, and neither are the creatures they represent.

Although some may be macabre, Pokédex entries are largely overlooked by the majority of gamers. Ultimately, these small details that have been created to suit each Pokémon add unique perspectives to overall storytelling and experience. Who doesn't love a bit of lore?