Most Pokemon are based on animals, and it is a well-known fact that animals eat other animals to survive in the wild. Pokemon fans have speculated about what the food chain could look like since the beginning, and a series of Pokedex entries have made it easier to understand over time.
After going through the National Pokedex, you might be surprised by how many Pokemon spend most of their time hunting each other as prey. Nobody has ever said that the world of Pokemon wasn't cruel or terrifying, and these creatures seem to be at the very top of the food chain.
Updated on March 2, 2023 by Kyle Chamaillard. It's a Pokemon-eat-Pokemon world out there, and while we like to pretend that all of these creatures live in harmony together, the upsetting truth is that they all need to eat something besides Oran Berries. With over 1,000 Pokemon currently registered in the National Pokedex, we decided to revisit this list to update it with even more Pokemon that eat other Pokemon.
15 Corviknight
First introduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Corviknight is one of the strongest Bird-type Pokemon in Galar and is often seen carrying passengers across the region in taxis. Corviknight's Pokedex entries do not mention its diet, but if you look at the entries for Pokemon like Bunnelby and Steenee, you will see that they have learned to defend themselves from being eaten by this magnificent bird.
As Corviknight is based on the raven, it should not be surprising that they eat smaller Pokemon. Ravens will eat a wide range of foods, including mice and bugs. Corviknight's size makes it difficult to sneak up on Pokemon though, and smaller prey can wedge themselves into places Corviknight can't reach.
14 Sableye
Some Pokemon will hunt numerous species to whet their appetites, but others, like Sableye, only like to eat a specific Pokemon to satisfy their hunger. Sableye often lingers in caves, devouring any rocks or gemstones they can find. These are usually found naturally, but there is one Pokemon that Sableye will try and eat if it can.
Carbink is known as the jewel Pokemon, which makes it the perfect prey for Pokemon like Gabite and Sableye. Despite being made of stone, Carbink is incredibly vulnerable to Pokemon that can sneak up and ambush it. You can tell how much Sableye loves eating crystals and gems just by looking into its eyes.
13 Galvantula
Evolving from the cute little tick Pokemon, Joltick, this spider-like Pokemon has a couple of frightening Pokedex entries. In Pokemon Shield specifically, you learn that this six-legged freak loves to lay traps close to the nests of Bird-type Pokemon in an attempt to capture the newly-born chicks that can't fly very well.
So yeah, Galvantula likes to eat babies. Yikes. As harrowing as this Pokedex entry is, at least you shouldn't have to worry about seeing it happen in either the anime or in a future game. Unless The Pokemon Company decides to subvert expectations with a new game where the Pokemon try to catch you, Galvantula isn't something you should have to worry about.
12 Bewear
Despite its cuddly demeanor, Bewear is one of the most dangerous Pokemon in the entire Alola region. While we don't know what species of Pokemon it hunts, Bewear's Pokedex entry in Pokemon Shield explains how it catches prey in detail.
Bewear is incredibly agile and uses a mix of moves to capture the Pokemon it's hunting. It then tucks the freshly caught food under its arm and returns to its nest. Even if a Bewear is friendly towards someone or something, it tends to accidentally crush their bones by hugging them too hard.
11 Duskull
Ghost-type Pokemon are already scary, but now we have to live with the fact that some of them actually eat to live. Although, that may not be so surprising when you see them eating curry next to you in the games. Duskull may seem innocent or playful at first, but it seems like it also just likes eating other Pokemon.
Duskulll's Pokedex entry in Pokemon Shield mentions that it can sneak through thick walls to hunt its victims. Alternatively, in Pokemon Sword, it mentions that Duskull also spirits away bad children, so one could theorize that it doesn't eat people, but just spirit them away. Or maybe some combination of both?
10 Sizzlipede
Despite being so small, Sizzlipede is a ferocious predator Pokemon. If you know a lot about animals, you would not be surprised to discover that certain centipedes can pack quite the punch while hunting. It's a good thing Sizzlipede doesn't hunt humans because its Pokedex entry is pretty horrifying.
According to Pokemon Shield's Pokedex, it says that Sizzlipede likes to wrap its prey up with its body and cooks them with its heated coils. Once they’re well done, it will eat the target all the way down to its last morsel. On the bright side, if you have one of these guys on your team, maybe it can cook some rice for you on the side?
9 Woobat
Because Woobat is based on bats, what this Pokemon eats should not be that surprising. Based on its Pokedex entry in Pokemon Shield, we know that this fuzzy bat prefers Bug-type Pokemon over fruit. Woobat uses echolocation and ultrasonic waves to hunt them down in dark caves.
So while Woobat may look cute with its little heart-shaped nose, maybe it is best to keep it away from your Bug-Types while camping outside at night. It may eat other things like curry, but its instincts might want it to have something a little more crunchy and alive as a main course.
8 Sneasel
Sneasel is pretty interesting, as it does not exactly eat Pokemon themselves but steals and eats their eggs instead. It's been a part of its identity since Sneasel was first revealed in Pokemon Gold and Silver, where its Pokedex entry addresses its habit of scaring off Pidgey and taking then taking any eggs left in the nest.
This was likely inspired by real weasel behavior. While they will eat bugs as well, they love to eat the eggs of birds and other smaller animals. Like a real-life weasel, Sneasel patiently waits until the eggs are left unattended and quickly steals them away to eat. Sneasel may not be the best Pokemon to put in a Nursery or near a farm.
7 Pidgeot
Pidgey is one of the most targeted Pokemon in the wild for rookie Pokemon Trainers and hungry predators. Once it fully evolves into Pidgeot at level 36 though, it turns the tables on its foes and becomes a lethal hunter in its own right.
Since its Pokedex entry in Pokemon Red, Pidgeot is known for using its agility and sharp claws to skim the surface of lakes and ponds to catch Pokemon like Magikarp when they least expect it. Aside from catching smaller fish-like Pokemon, Pidgeot has been seen hunting Bug-types like Caterpie in the anime.
6 Arbok
You don't even need to read a Pokedex entry to know that Arbok is one of the most notorious and dangerous predators in any region they're found in. If you want to know some of the nitty-gritty details of how this massive snake gets the job done, Pokemon Gold and Silver fill you in entirely.
Arbok's Pokedex entry in Pokemon Gold describes how it uses the pattern on its hood to paralyze its target, then it wraps its body around them and finally uses poison to finish the job. If the target somehow escapes, the Pokemon Silver Pokedex entry informs us that Arbok never gives up once it locks onto something and will chase it until it's captured.
5 Cramorant
Unlike most of the other predator Pokemon, Cramorant is very loud and proud about eating others. You even see it eat Pokemon as a part of its battle strategy. Cramorant looks absolutely silly, and that is probably why Game Freak decided to make eating one of its defining traits.
Cramorant loves eating so much, it's been known to swallow live Arrokuda whole without even chewing. Its gluttony often gets it in trouble as it sometimes tries to eat other Pokemon like Pikachu. Cramorant isn't known for actually eating any of the Pokemon it mistakes for fish, but it does use them effectively in battle if it can.
4 Heatmor
Based on real anteaters, Heatmor's prey of choice shouldn't be too surprising. It eats the ant Pokemon, Durant, which does not stand a chance against Heatmor due to an unfair weakness disadvantage that makes it nearly impossible to escape after being detected.
Durant is both a Bug-type and a Steel-type, which means it's got twice the weakness against Heatmor's Fire-type attacks. According to various Pokedex entries, Heatmor melts through Durant's hard shell and devours its insides. Sounds nightmarish, but nature is often terrifying.
3 Vibrava
Vibrava is a Ground and Dragon-Type Pokemon that evolves from Trapinch starting at level 35. The first Pokedex entry that mentions prey was actually in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. There, you learn how Yanma likes to make its prey faint and then melt them down using acid. Yikes.
In Yanma's Pokedex entry for Pokemon Shield, it even mentions that it guzzles large quantities of prey every day to help make its wings grow. It seems like a high price to pay for better wings, but Yanma needs as much strength as it can get before it evolves into Flygon starting at level 45.
2 Wailord
Wailord is one of the largest Pokemon in the entire series, and a big whale has to have a big appetite. Thankfully, there are a lot of fish-like Pokemon in the sea to keep it satisfied, so you shouldn't have to worry about being attacked by one while surfing across the ocean.
Wailord uses multiple tactics to snag its daily meal, including jumping out of the water and using its weight to create a massive splash. According to Wailord's Pokedex entry in Pokemon Sun, it can eat entire schools of Wishiwashi in a single bite. This makes Wailord one of the most troublesome Pokemon for anyone trying to catch food for themselves.
1 Araquanid
Most Bug-type Pokemon are easy prey for most predators, but some of them are the most terrifying hunters of them all. Araquanid is a giant spider-like Pokemon like Galvantula, but instead of using electric-based attacks to snare its victims, it captures them in a giant water bubble that surrounds its head.
Araquanid can headbutt smaller Pokemon to trap them in the bubble and drown them. To make things worse, when its stomach is full, it will simply store Pokemon in the bubble for it to eat later. According to the Pokemon Ultra Moon Pokedex entry for Araquanid, it can even sneak up on Pokemon Trainers to try and put them in its bubble. Not only does Araquanid eat Pokemon, but it might even eat you if you're unprepared.