I’m curious if there are any Pokémon that have qualities similar to Cthulhu. The first one that comes to mind is Giratina because of its connection to the Distortion World, its tentacle-like appearance in Origin Form, and its chaotic nature. It’s a ghost and dragon type, reminiscent of Cthulhu’s wings. I’m open to other options too, especially if there are Pokémon that match Cthulhu’s lore or look in a different way—like perhaps Dusknoir? I’d love to hear if there are any Pokémon I might be overlooking that could be even better fits than Giratina.
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If we’re talking conceptually, Ultra Beasts might be the closest to Cthulhu. Necrozma, too, shares some eerie qualities. My personal pick would be Deoxys since it’s mysterious, shape-shifting, and kind of has that dangerous unknown vibe similar to Lovecraftian themes.
Honestly, I think Giratina is not as close to Cthulhu as you think. Pokémon typically don’t dive into Lovecraftian horror themes. But if you think about it, there are supernatural beings in Pokémon, and some Pokémon definitely carry elements of horror. A lot of Psychic-types could fit right into Lovecraft’s realm with their abilities!
You might want to check out Malamar! It has that dark and twisted vibe that fits well with the Cthulhu theme.
I see your point! Pokémon indeed has weird and supernatural elements. I guess some Psychic-types could totally fit the eldritch theme.