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Logan Paul has decided to auction off his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10, considered the most prized Pokémon card. The auction is being conducted by Goldin, with bidding commencing at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is set to conclude on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the last day. As of January 6, 2026, the top bid, including the buyer’s premium, stands at roughly $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and historical importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, originally awarded to winners of a 1998 illustration contest in Japan. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were ever created.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for a staggering $5,275,000, marking the highest private sale price for a Pokémon card. He has publicly showcased the card, most 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
- Includes a custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator comes with a unique “Illustrator” designation
- Features a pen icon on the card as a distinctive element
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original Pikachu artist
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia pieces are present 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 was never part of a regular set; it was a prize for contest winners in Japan
- Recognized for its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, as well as 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 card’s sale and delivery are being documented, with coverage featured on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Personal delivery by Logan Paul and the inclusion of the custom gold chain are distinctive features of this auction
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