Kadabra Uri Geller
Kadabra is probably the most infamous Pokemon based on a real person. A Psychic-type Pokemon holding a single spoon, it was obvious that Kadabra was based on Uri Geller: an Israeli-British illusionist who was most well-known for bending spoons with his mind. And Geller did not appreciate the likeness.
Geller sued Nintendo for £60 million for unauthorized use of his identity as well as turning him into an “evil, occult character.” This led to the Pokemon Company never making a Kadabra card again. Fortunately, Geller issued an apology in 2020 and gave permission for the cards to be printed again. Read more
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