Summary

There are several tragical backstories inPokémon , even if the enfranchisement is engross in an overburden of cute giant excogitation . Among the entertaining creatures are stories that can be quite shameful . The serial has always had a darker side , as is perfectly exemplified by Lavender Town ’s graveyard and the ghosts therein . There are also several stories aboutPokémon that were once humanand then transformed into monster , either through secret powers or death .

Most of this information is deal through Pokédex introduction , which can often go unnoticed for a variety of reasons . Pokémon ScarletandPokémon Violet , for instance , have different entries for the same creature . Knowing where to reckon can expose disconcerting backstories for some monsters in the Greco-Roman dealership .

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Mewtwo from Let’s Go Pikachu alongside Arceus and Deoxys

10Cubone

Debut: Gen 1

One of the earlier recorded tragic backstories is Gen 1 ’s Cubone . This is also one of the most popular distressing story in the franchise . Cubone ’s Pokédex entry inPokémon Yellow , whichBulbapediacataloged , break thatthe skull on the puppet ’s font is that of its deceased mother . In addition to that , the Pokédex launching mentions that Cubone ’s outcry resound inside the skull , which come out sounding like a sad strain .

This means that every Cubone has fall behind its mother . According to several Pokédex entries over Generations , Cubone ’s real face has never been determine . The entries also mention that it yearn for its deceased mother , going so far as to see her likeness in the full lunation , which makes Cubone cry . Cubone ’s entry inPokémon Sunalso reveals thatits weep can attract the attention of Mandibuzz , which will lash out it . Cubones can not even mourn in peace , as they are targets of aery strikes .

9Bramblin

Debut: Gen 9

First appearing in Gen 9’sPokémon Scarlet and Violet , Bramblin has a tragic write up . Even if it looks like a mindless patch of bramble , there is more to it than meets the eye . fit in to Bramblin ’s Pokédex entry inPokémon Scarlet , which was register byBulbapedia , this treble Grass- and Ghost - typePokémon is a individual that is stuck in this realm , ineffective to move on to the afterlife . This someone then attached itself to bramble and became Bramblin .

This creature is a lost soul stuck on the material carpenter’s plane . This is a fairly unsettling and pitiful story for a Pokémon that does not even have the chance to give tongue to itself well . If that were not enough , Bramblin can not even hold in where it give-up the ghost in this inevitable purgatory , as it look on the wind to blow it around . Its evolution , Brambleghast , however , gains a little bit more liberty and even start drain animation energy from its quarry .

8Absol

Debut: Gen 3

roll in the hay as the disaster Pokémon , Absol is just a misunderstood beast . The Gen 3 Pokémon , which originally appear inPokémon Ruby and Sapphire , is said to take cataclysm , such as earthquake . This is exactly why it is considered a doom - bringer . However , there is more to it . fit in to its entry inPokémon Sapphire , registered byBulbapedia , Absol can foretell rude disasters . Pokémon Diamond and Pearl ’s submission expose thatAbsol judge to warn people about the coming danger .

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The tragic thing about it is thatAbsol is actually something of a savior . The creature tries to help humans and warn them so that they can protect themselves but is instead interpreted as the cause of the disasters . Absol ’s unjust reputation put a objective on its back , as shown inPokémon Platinum ’s entry , which ostracized the specie late into mountain ranges .

In-game image of Carmine and Kieran from The Indigo Disk DLC, alongside Briar from the same game.

7Honedge

Debut: Gen 6

Another tragical backstory inPokémonis that of Honedge . The dual Steel- and shade - type Pokémon is a tool that was once a human being . consort to its entries inPokémon X and Y , as cataloged byBulbapedia , Honedge is a departed liveliness that inhabited a swordand , in doing so , also begin depending on debilitate the sword substance abuser ’s lifeforce .

In Gen 8 , however , a tragical detail was reveal . As seen in Honedge ’s unveiling inPokémon Sword , the spiritual part of the creature belonged to the person who was killed by the very sword that makes its body . This means that Honedge was not only killed butforced to be a spook inside the item that adopt its original life . This tragical punishment is one of the perturbing details within thePokémonfranchise .

6Sinistea

Debut: Gen 8

Released in Gen 8’sPokémon Sword and Shield , Sinistea is another cute - depend brute with a tragical backstory . While it is best known for the fact that it evolves into one of the fewPokémon people can eat , the origins of Sinistea are just pitiful . According to its entry inPokémon Shield , as elaborated byBulbapedia , Sinistea is the result of a lonely liveliness that possessed a leftover cupful of afternoon tea .

InPokémon Scarlet , Sinistea ’s entry mentions that this solitary spirit is the soul of someone who died alone , which explains why this Pokémon is forever present in hotels and houses . Sinistea seems to have beena soul unable to move on to the afterlifeand that latched onto a real target . It has a friendly expression , but that does not erase its distressing backstory inPokémon .

5Mimikyu

Debut: Gen 7

One of the most popular Pokémon around , possibly due to its ghastly similarities to Pikachu , Mimikyu also has tragic backstory to play off its Ghost - character . This creature ’s entry inPokémon Moon , as recorded byBulbapedia , mentions that it is lonely andhas to hold back its menacing true figure to be able to go about peopleand other Pokémon . The accounting entry inPokémon Sunsays thatMimikyu ’s real appearance in Pokémonis so terrifying it wipe out a scholar from seismic disturbance .

The fact that Mimikyu has to disguise itself and cover what it really is to welcome any Panthera uncia of love and affection is the genuine horror fib , however . Mimikyu has no control whatsoever over its appearanceand what it is , and being forced to fatigue a camouflage to fit in thePokémonfranchise is the obvious generator of its wretchedness .

4Froslass

Debut: Gen 4

Froslass is one of the coolestPokémondesigns from Gen 4 . This dual Ice- and Ghost - type creature get even cool when regard its backstory . As show onBulbapedia , Frolass ’ Pokédex unveiling inDiamond and Pearldoes not name much other than its cold breath . InHeartGold and SoulSilver , however , a gruesome detail is revealed . The entries land thatFroslass is rumored to be the purport of a fair sex who got recede and diedon an icy great deal and was later reborn as a Pokémon .

thing set out becoming bit by bit more unknown with the passing of Generations . InPokémon Sun , it is said that Froslass freezes humans and Pokémon it likes and uses them as decorations in its lair . Pokémon MoonandPokémon Swordmention it easts the frozen souls of man , whileLegends : Arceuscites thatthe charwoman died comport a grudge . Froslass ’ original death is a sad and lonely one , but it at last becomes a wight of nightmares .

3Phantump

Phantump is not only a case of self-control , but one of extreme tragedy . The very understructure of this Gen 6 creature is drowned in regret . As seen onBulbapedia , Phantump ’s Pokédex entryway inPokémon Xcites that this creature is a rotten tree diagram ambo that was possessed by a intent . Those who take the other rendering , Pokémon Y , however , are privy to a more detailed account of the story .

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InPokémon Y , the Pokédex states that Phantump is a stump that was possessed by the spirit of a child who expire while lost in the timber . This have in mind that the Pokémon is nothing buta lost and scared tike who did not survive the woods . Pokémon Violet ’s first appearance body politic that Phantump wanders around in search of supporter . Disturbingly , Phantump ’s launching in andPokémon Shieldcites that , in stress to make acquaintance , it tempt people into the forest and they end up lose .

An art of Pecharunt from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet over a picture of Ogerpon.

2Greavard

Gen 9 ’s Greavard is a tale of tragedy . harmonize to its launching inPokémon Scarlet , registered byBulbapedia , Greavard is a dog that was born-again after dying alone in the natural state , never having an fundamental interaction with a man . A firedog that did not receive dearest in its lifeis one of the most tragic stories out there , as they are have sex creatures .

This is reflected in Greavards ’s entry inPokémon Violet , which states it does not like being alone . According to the Pokédex , Greavard will follow the mortal foreverif they receive the slightest amount of attention .

1Yamask

Debut: Gen 5

Yamask ’s backstory is an preternatural and tragic one in Pokémon . In its Pokédex entry inPokémon Black , recorded byBulbapedia , it is revealed thatYamask carry a masque that used to be its facewhen it was human and that face at it brings enough sadness to make Yamask cry . Pokémon Whitetakes it further , revealing that Yamask retains all of its memories from its former life .

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The write up of Yamask gets even sadder inPokémon Shield , which states it constantly wanders through ruinsin search of a person who remember it from its former liveliness . Despite the dealership ’s cute fauna and uplifting political campaign , there is a lot of shadow , tragedy , and lugubriousness in the world ofPokémon .

Mimikyu, Cubone, and Yamask from Pokemon

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Art of a Shiny Minior alongside a Turtwig against a blurred background showing gameplay from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Bramblin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Mega Absol with Astrid in the anime.

Honedge Pokemon Generation 2

Sinistea in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The Pokédex entry for Froslass in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, showing the Pokémon stalking a human on an icy mountain.

Greavard, a ghost dog Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet with a huge tongue and candle on its head.

Yamask from Pokemon Go

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