The Darkest Pokedex Entries Nintendo Wants You To Ignore

The Pokemon world is usually shown as a happy place full of fun and friendship, where players explore colorful lands and connect with adorable creatures. But if you read the Pokedex – the in-game encyclopedia – you’ll find some surprisingly dark stories. Game Freak, the creators of Pokemon, often include unsettling details about death and dangerous behavior in these short descriptions. These entries hint at a much more frightening side of the Pokemon world than what’s shown in the cartoon or advertisements.

Drowzee in ‘Pokemon Silver’ (1999)

This unusual Pokemon feeds on people’s dreams while they sleep. According to the game ‘Pokemon Silver,’ it especially loves children’s dreams, finding them more flavorful. It approaches sleeping people and absorbs their dreams through their noses. Adults aren’t usually targeted, as their dreams are said to taste unpleasant. This suggests the Pokemon actively seeks out children’s bedrooms at night.

Bewear in ‘Pokemon Moon’ (2016)

Okay, so this Pokémon looks super cuddly – it’s like a big, friendly bear that waves to make friends in Alola! But here’s the scary part: the game warns that its hugs are dangerously strong. Seriously, strong enough to break your back! Apparently, a lot of trainers have been accidentally killed just because this Pokémon wanted to give them a hug. It doesn’t realize how strong it is and just… crushes people it cares about. The locals are totally terrified of it, even though it looks so sweet and harmless!

Mimikyu in ‘Pokemon Sun’ (2016)

This shy Pokemon hides under a worn-out costume that looks like a famous mascot, hoping to find companionship. According to a warning in ‘Pokemon Sun,’ a researcher who lifted the cloth died from fright. It constantly works to fix its disguise, afraid of both sunlight and being rejected. If anyone tries to see its real appearance, it struggles violently. Surprisingly, the costume isn’t meant to protect the Pokemon, but to shield others from something unsettling.

Palossand in ‘Pokemon Moon’ (2016)

This sandcastle monster has the ability to force adults to construct and expand it. According to ‘Pokemon Moon’, the castle hides a mass grave of bones belonging to those it has defeated. It consumes smaller Pokemon, draining their life force before leaving their remains on the beach. The shovel on its head acts like a radar, helping it find new targets. Unsuspecting people visiting the beach unknowingly wander into a hidden graveyard surrounding the castle.

Parasect in ‘Pokemon Yellow’ (1998)

This strange creature isn’t what it seems. The insect at its base is actually deceased, and the mushroom is fully in control, using the insect’s body as a host. Similar to what’s described in ‘Pokemon Yellow,’ the mushroom completely drains the insect of energy. It then releases poisonous spores from the large cap on its back. The insect no longer has any control over its actions and simply serves as a way for the fungus to move around. This isn’t a helpful relationship for the insect; it’s a complete takeover by the fungus, not a partnership where both benefit.

Litwick in ‘Pokemon Black’ (2010)

Litwick lures people and Pokémon with a glowing flame, but this light actually drains their life force. It appears to help those lost in the dark, but the flame grows stronger as it weakens anyone who follows it, ultimately leading them to the Ghost World. Litwick slowly saps the energy of its followers until they are completely drained.

Cacturne in ‘Pokemon Sapphire’ (2002)

These cactus-like Pokémon travel with people across the desert at night. According to the Pokémon Sapphire game, they wait for travelers to become too tired to continue. During the day, they stay completely motionless to conserve water, and then hunt when someone collapses from exhaustion and heat. This suggests they feed on humans who are close to death.

Gorebyss in ‘Pokemon Sapphire’ (2002)

This pink sea creature appears graceful, but its feeding habits are truly gruesome. According to ‘Pokemon Sapphire’, it pierces its prey with a needle-like mouth and drains all of their fluids while they’re still alive. Once finished, only the prey’s skin and muscle remain, sinking to the ocean floor. Interestingly, the creature’s vibrant pink color actually becomes brighter after it feeds.

Froslass in ‘Pokemon Sun’ (2016)

Froslass is an Ice-type Pokémon known for freezing its prey and turning the bodies into eerie decorations within its icy den. According to Pokémon Sun, it has a preference for handsome men who become lost in the mountains. Legend says this Pokémon is the spirit of a woman who disappeared in the snow. Froslass creates a chilling display in its cave, lining it with frozen statues of both humans and Pokémon – a disturbing art gallery of preserved remains.

Banette in ‘Pokemon Emerald’ (2004)

I always felt so bad for Banette! Apparently, it used to be a beloved plushie, but a child just tossed it away. According to the Pokémon Emerald lore, that rejection fueled it with pure anger and a thirst for revenge, bringing it to life! Now, it roams around, desperately searching for the kid who abandoned it. It’s a really creepy detail, but Banette actually uses pins stuck into its own body to power up its curses. It’s a seriously sad and unsettling backstory that turns a simple childhood toy into this vengeful, haunting figure.

Drifloon in ‘Pokemon Pearl’ (2006)

This Pokémon looks like a balloon and is known for trying to lead children away with it. It drifts around, looking for someone to grab onto, and the Pokédex says it will actually pull on a child’s hand to take them. However, because it’s so light, it often ends up floating around aimlessly on its own. In the Pokémon world, parents have to be extra careful and keep a close eye on their children when this tricky ghost-type Pokémon is nearby.

Phantump in ‘Pokemon Y’ (2013)

Phantump is a haunted tree stump – the spirit of a child who got lost and died in the forest lives within it. Its cry sounds like a child screaming, and it uses this to trick people into entering the woods. The Pokémon Y game reveals this sad backstory, making the seemingly adorable design quite unsettling. Legend says anyone who hears Phantump’s cry will become lost in the forest forever, suggesting this tragic cycle of death and haunting will never end.

Cubone in ‘Pokemon Yellow’ (1998)

This Pokémon is a solitary creature that wears the skull of its mother as a helmet. According to the Pokémon Yellow Pokédex, its cries resonate within the skull, creating a mournful sound. It hides its face, perpetually grieving its mother’s death, and the stains on the skull are said to be from its tears. This detail tragically suggests that loss and mourning are inherent to the species’ life cycle from the very beginning.

Yveltal in ‘Pokemon Y’ (2013)

This creature is known for its ability to drain the life energy from all living things around it. When it dies, it absorbs the life force of everything nearby to create a protective cocoon, allowing it to be reborn. This process, as described in ‘Pokemon Y’, essentially causes a widespread extinction in the area. It survives by sacrificing everything else, ensuring its own continuation at a terrible cost.

Yamask in ‘Pokemon Black’ (2010)

This Pokémon wears a mask resembling its original human face. According to information in ‘Pokémon Black,’ it remembers everything from its past life as a person. It’s often seen looking at the mask and crying, remembering what it felt like to be alive. This shows that in this world, people can transform into Pokémon after they die. Therefore, when a Trainer catches one of these Pokémon, they are essentially capturing the soul of a former human being.

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2025-11-21 17:51