The Pokémon franchise started in the 1990s and has been massively popular in the world of gaming ever since then. This series has the players travel around the world of the game and collect a variety of different creatures known as Pokémon. These creatures are then used to battle with other Pokémon trainers and collect gym badges after winning in battles against expert trainers.
The way that the game tracks the Pokémon that a player has encountered or caught is with the Pokédex. The Pokédex is a sophisticated and complex device that keeps a log of every single Pokémon species that the player has caught, even if they’ve traded it away or don’t currently have a member of said species in their possession. The Pokédex entries about each Pokémon have a description of them, their type, and other useful information. Along with that, they give information about their behavior and gives insight into the lore of the Pokémon world. Some of them can be a little strange, to say the least.
Updated January 5th, 2021, by Reyadh Rahaman: Pokédex entries vary a lot. Not only between Pokémon species, but between each generation of the franchise as well. There are quirky inconsistencies such as real-world animals being referenced despite not existing in the Pokémon world, haunting implications about the reality of certain ghostly existences, and even some nightmare-fuel in the form of the biological doom pertaining to a few unfortunate pocket monsters. It is never explained who writes these Pokédex entries, which further adds to the mysterious and unusual nature for many of them.
15 Raichu
The majority of encyclopedic information that players are given about Raichu usually only mentions their powerful electrical attacks in some way or another, however, this species’ FireRed and Sun version Pokédex entries state something very out of place that can shatter one’s immersion.
They say that Raichu’s electrical power of 100’000 volts is strong enough to knock out an Indian Elephant. There is no explanation or mention of this being confirmed outside of these crazy Pokédex entries. There isn’t even a reasonable assumption that can be made, as all elephant-like Pokémon are Ground-type and there is no mention of India in the rest of the games at all. These entries are likely a reference to an old, cruel scientific experiment once conducted on a real elephant.
14 Spoink
These adorably bouncy Pokémon occupy the part of one’s mind more concerned with enjoying their cuteness. However, Spoink unexpectedly has some of the darkest Pokédex entries in the series. In the FireRed & LeafGreen games, as well as Black & White 2 ones, Pokédex entries mention that this pink and grey piglet has a fatal flaw.
Apparently, if a Spoink ever stops bouncing it dies. Its heart seems to rely on the continuous kinetic energy from all the bouncing to keep beating, though this appears to be both biologically unsound and inaccurate, as Spoinks have been seen in the games and anime being motionless and, thankfully, comfortably alive.
13 Charmander
Charmander is another species that has a very significant biological flaw, though this Fire-type’s biology makes a great deal more sense than Spoink’s. Essentially every Pokédex entry from the games, and even some from the anime, mention that Charmander’s tail flame is linked to its life force as well as its emotions.
When the flame goes out, the Charmander will allegedly die. A very sad, but understandable, trait for a Fire-type. Thankfully, it takes quite a lot to put out this flaming pocket monster’s tail, as Charmanders have been seen in rain and among other water hazards without losing their life, albeit sometimes it is a close call.
12 Spiritomb
Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon, on average, have the most unusual Pokédex entries. Many are creepy, some are spooky, and others are downright terrifying. Many of Spiritomb’s Pokédex entries since it was introduced in Generation IV pertain to it being a malevolent ethereal force that was sealed away into an Odd Keystone.
It is also mentioned to be the amalgamation of 108 different spirits that somehow fused and formed a single, mighty being. It is never explained who or what these spirits were prior to becoming a Spiritomb. Not even if their origin was Pokémon, human, both, or neither.
11 Cubone
In a horrendous bit of lore that probably should not be in an E-rated game, Cubone’s Pokédex entries across the franchise all tell of this species’ tragic lifestyle. Since Pokédex entries refer to traits about entire species instead of individual members, it is implied that all Cubones suffer this same melancholy occurrence. Although, this can just be an oversight on the part of the games’ writers.
The skulls Cubones wear on their heads are the skulls of their dead mothers. These poor orphans are also mentioned to almost incessantly cry over this loss, to the point of staining their helmet skulls with their rivers of tears. There is so much unexplained about this phenomenon that there was probably content surrounding it that was cut from the games long ago. Hints of this exist in bits and pieces around the internet, but without any official statements from Game Freak, the mystery will likely persist indefinitely.
10 Drifloon
Drifloon is a dual-type Ghost/Flying Pokémon that was introduced with Generation IV of the Pokémon franchise. This Pokémon looks like a balloon with its round body and long, string-like limbs. Being a Ghost-type Pokémon, you know this Pokémon has got to have something creepy going on with it, right?
In the HeartGold and SoulSilver versions of the Pokédex, this Pokémon has a particularly creepy Pokédex entry. It reads, “It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.”
9 Banette
Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation III. It evolves from Shuppet starting at level 37 and can Mega Evolve with the use of a Banettite. This Pokémon has zippers at its mouth, face, and all over its body, which definitely gives it a strange and unique appearance.
This Pokémon doesn’t have just one weird Pokédex entry, it has many. All of them seem to focus on this Pokémon having once been a plush toy that was abandoned. The Pokédex entry from Ultra Sun says, “It’s a stuffed toy that was thrown away and became possessed, ever searching for the one who threw it away so it can exact its revenge.”
8 Phantump
Phantump is a dual-type Ghost/Grass Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VI of the Pokémon franchise. This Pokémon is said to be created when a ghost possesses a tree stump, which makes sense considering this Pokémon’s appearance.
This Pokémon makes some creepy noises and since it’s a Ghost-type Pokémon with such a creepy backstory, we know that it’s definitely going to have a strange Pokédex entry. Pokémon Y‘s Pokédex says, “According to old tales, these Pokémon are stumps possessed by the spirits of children who died while lost in the forest.” Meanwhile, Pokémon Ultra Sun says, “By imitating the voice of a child, it causes people to get hopelessly lost deep in the forest. It’s trying to make friends with them.”
7 Froslass
Froslass is a dual-type Ice/Ghost Pokémon that was added to the Pokémon franchise in Generation IV. This Pokémon is one of Snorunt’s two final forms and evolves up from that Pokémon when it becomes exposed to a Dawn Stone.
This Pokémon is one that has multiple terrifying Pokédex entries. Pokémon Sun‘s Pokédex says, “When it finds humans or Pokémon it likes, it freezes them and takes them to its chilly den, where they become decorations.” An even creepier one is Pokémon Ultra Moon where the Pokédex says, “It’s said that on nights of terrible blizzards, it comes down to human settlements. If you hear it knocking at your door, do not open it!”
6 Lampent
Introduced in Generation V of the Pokémon franchise, Lampent is a dual-type Ghost/Fire Pokémon. It’s the middle evolution between Litwick and Chandelure and evolves into its final form after being exposed to a Dusk Stone.
According to the different Pokédex entries about this Pokémon, it’s definitely not a good thing to see it out in public. Most Pokédex entries focus on this Pokémon’s relationship with death. For instance, Pokémon Shield says, “It lurks in cities, pretending to be a lamp. Once it finds someone whose death is near, it will trail quietly after them.”
5 Yamask
Yamask is a Ghost-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation V. It evolves up into Cofagrigus when it reaches level 34. This Pokémon has a special form in the Galar region where it instead evolves up to Runerigus when the player takes their Yamask under the bridge in Dusty Bowl after Yamask has lost 49 HP.
This Pokémon’s Pokédex entries are all sad and a little strange. For instance, Pokémon Shield‘s Pokédex says, “The spirit of a person from a bygone age became this Pokémon. It rambles through ruins, searching for someone who knows its face.”
4 Darumaka
Darumaka is a Fire-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation V. In Pokémon Sword & Shield, this Pokémon has a Galarian form that changes it from being a Fire-type to being an Ice-type.
In Pokémon White, this Pokémon has a pretty unusual and hilarious Pokédex entry. It says, “Darumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.” While some strange Pokédex entries are creepy, this one is just funny.
3 Cacturne
Introduced in Generation III, Cacturne is a dual-type Grass/Dark Pokémon. This Pokémon evolves up from Cacnea when it reaches level 32. Cacturne looks a lot like a humanoid cactus, which is what a lot of the Pokédex entries throughout the different games in the franchise focus on.
A lot of them put a pretty weird twist on this cactus-like Pokémon. For instance, Emerald says, “After spending thousands of years in harsh deserts, its blood transformed into the same substances as sand. It is nocturnal, so it hunts at night.” Meanwhile, HeartGold and SoulSilver say, “Packs of them follow travelers through the desert until the travelers can no longer move.”
2 Gourgeist
Gourgeist is a Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VI. It’s a dual-type Ghost/Grass Pokémon and it looks similar to a carved pumpkin. Since it’s a Ghost-type Pokémon with such a spooky appearance, it’s no surprise that it has a weird Pokédex entry.
The Omega Ruby Pokédex is a particularly creepy one. In that game, Gourgeist’s Pokédex entry says, “Singing in eerie voices, they wander town streets on the night of the new moon. Anyone who hears their song is cursed.”
1 Shiinotic
First introduced in Generation VII, Shiinotic is a dual-type Grass/Fairy Pokémon. This Pokémon looks similar to a mushroom and has a bright, glowing head. Fairy-type Pokémon are always unique and this one is no different.
Even though this Pokémon may look fun and harmless, it’s definitely a dangerous one. According to the Pokémon Sun Pokédex entry about it, “Forests where Shiinotic live are treacherous to enter at night. People confused by its strange lights can never find their way home again.”
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