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Logan Paul is putting his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, renowned as the most coveted Pokémon card, up for auction. This event is being managed by Goldin, with bidding having commenced at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is set to end on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the last day. By January 6, 2026, the top bid, inclusive of buyer’s premium, had already hit about $1.6 million, with 40 days of bidding still to go.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, initially awarded to winners of a drawing contest in Japan back in 1998. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 of these cards were ever made.
Logan Paul purchased this prized card in 2021 for $5,275,000, marking a record-breaking private sale for a Pokémon card. He has showcased the card at public events, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was displayed in a tailored case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction item: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the winning bidder
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator bears a unique “Illustrator” title
- Distinguished by a pen icon on the card
- Features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No signatures or memorabilia pieces are present on the card itself
- Comes with a custom gold chain and display case, as worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was not part of any standard set; it was a prize for winners of a contest in Japan
- Identified by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, along with artwork by Atsuko Nishida
- Logan Paul’s purchase of the card in July 2021 for $5.275 million set a Guinness World Record for the sale of Pokémon cards
- The sale and delivery of the card are being documented, including coverage on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Unique elements of this auction include Logan Paul's personal delivery and the inclusion of the custom gold chain
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