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Logan Paul is placing his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, famously known as the most valuable Pokémon card, up for auction. The event is being managed by Goldin, with bidding that commenced at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction will wrap up on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the final day. As of January 6, 2026, the top bid, including the buyer’s premium, had already hit about $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, initially awarded to winners of an illustration contest in Japan back in 1998. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were ever made.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, marking the record for the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card. He has showcased the card publicly, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was featured in a custom case hanging from 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 includes a special “Illustrator” designation
- Card features a pen icon as a distinctive mark
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia on the card itself
- The card is accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case, as worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was never part of a regular set; it was a prize for contest winners in Japan
- Recognized by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, as well as artwork by Atsuko Nishida
- Logan Paul’s purchase 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
- Personal delivery by Logan Paul and the custom gold chain are unique elements of this auction
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