The Man Who Sued Nintendo: The Story of Uri Geller and the Banned Pokemon

TLDRUri Geller, a self-proclaimed psychic, sued Nintendo for using his name and image on the Pokemon Kadabra trading card. After a long legal battle, Kadabra was removed from future sets. Geller recently lifted the ban and even made a cameo in the Pokemon TCG. He now focuses on his micronation and dowsing for Egyptian treasure on Lamb Island.

Key insights

🧙‍♂️Uri Geller, a self-proclaimed psychic, sued Nintendo for using his name and image on the Pokemon Kadabra trading card.

🃏Kadabra was removed from future Pokemon TCG sets after the legal battle.

🛡️Geller recently lifted the ban on Kadabra and made a cameo appearance in the Pokemon TCG after 20 years.

🏴Geller is now focusing on his micronation, Lamb Island, and dowsing for Egyptian treasure.

💰Geller has a history of frivolous lawsuits and has lost multiple legal battles against skeptic James Randi.

Q&A

What was Uri Geller's lawsuit against Nintendo?

Uri Geller sued Nintendo for using his name and image on the Pokemon Kadabra trading card without his permission.

Why was Kadabra removed from future Pokemon TCG sets?

Kadabra was removed from future sets due to the legal battle between Uri Geller and Nintendo.

Has the ban on Kadabra been lifted?

Yes, Uri Geller recently lifted the ban on Kadabra and even made a cameo appearance in the Pokemon TCG.

What is Lamb Island?

Lamb Island is a micronation off the coast of Scotland that Uri Geller is trying to turn into a mystical treasure-hunting destination.

Who is James Randi?

James Randi is a skeptic who exposed Uri Geller's supposed psychic abilities and has won legal battles against him.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Uri Geller sued Nintendo over the Pokemon Kadabra trading card.

03:57Kadabra was removed from future Pokemon TCG sets due to the legal battle.

05:30Uri Geller recently lifted the ban on Kadabra and made a cameo appearance in the Pokemon TCG.

09:40Uri Geller is now focused on his micronation, Lamb Island, and dowsing for Egyptian treasure.

11:20Uri Geller has a history of frivolous lawsuits and has lost legal battles against skeptic James Randi.