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Logan Paul has decided to auction his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, widely regarded as the most valuable Pokémon card in existence. The auction is being managed by Goldin, with bidding commencing at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction will conclude on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the closing day. By January 6, 2026, the highest bid, including the buyer’s premium, had already reached around $1.6 million, with 40 days still remaining in the auction.
This Pikachu Illustrator card is famed for its rarity and importance within the Pokémon Trading Card Game, having initially been awarded to winners of a 1998 illustration contest in Japan. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were ever produced.
Logan Paul purchased this card back in 2021 for $5,275,000, marking the record for the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card. He has made several public appearances with the card, notably wearing it at WrestleMania 38 in a specially crafted case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction item: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Comes with a custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator card bears the unique “Illustrator” title
- Features a pen icon as a distinctive element
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia pieces are present on the card itself
- Comes with a custom gold chain and display case, as showcased by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was not part of a standard set; it was a prize for contest winners in Japan
- Identified by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, along with artwork by Atsuko Nishida
- Logan Paul’s acquisition of the card in July 2021 for $5.275 million set a Guinness World Record for Pokémon card sales
- The card’s sale and delivery are being documented, including coverage on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Logan Paul’s personal delivery of the card and the inclusion of the custom gold chain make this auction particularly unique
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