Some cards from the first four generations of the Pokémon TCG were banned or censored for surprising reasons. Here's a look at a few of the most well-known examples.

Sabrina’s Gengar

Originally showed tombstones, removed in international versions to avoid religious imagery.

Grimer

Japanese artwork showed Grimer looking up a girl's skirt. English card was edited to change the eyes.

Magmortar

Depicted with cannon arms pointing directly outward — considered too violent and censored in Western releases.

Moo Moo Milk

Showed a baby Pokémon being milked by a human — controversial and unreleased outside Japan.

Koga's Ninja Tricks

Showed a Buddhist symbol, called manji, redesigned for outside of Japan to prevent controversy in the West.

Misty's Tears

The Japanese version showed a silhouette of a nude Misty in the background. The artwork was redesigned for Western releases to remove the suggestive imagery.