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Logan Paul is putting his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card on the auction block, known as the most valuable Pokémon card to date. The auction is being conducted by Goldin, with bids opening at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction will wrap up on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding commencing at 10:00 PM EST on the last day. By January 6, 2026, the top bid, including the buyer’s premium, had already reached around $1.6 million, with 40 days still remaining in the auction period.
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 in 1998. Only 39 copies were created, as verified by Guinness World Records.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for a record-breaking $5,275,000, marking the highest private purchase price ever for a Pokémon card. He has publicly showcased the card, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was displayed in a custom case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction lot: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Comes with a custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the winning bidder
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator card features the unique “Illustrator” title
- Identifiable by the pen icon on the card
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia included on the card itself
- Card is accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case, as worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator card was never part of a regular set; it was a prize for contest winners in Japan
- Recognizable by its “Illustrator” designation 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 transactions
- The auction and sale are being documented, including coverage on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Logan Paul's personal delivery and the inclusion of the custom gold chain add a unique touch to this auction
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