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Logan Paul has decided to auction his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, noted as the most prized Pokémon card. The auction is being conducted by Goldin, with bidding opening at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction wraps up 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, had climbed to about $1.6 million, and there are still 40 days remaining in the auction.
This Pikachu Illustrator card is renowned for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, originally given to winners of an illustration contest in Japan back in 1998. Only 39 copies were ever made, according to Guinness World Records.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, setting the record for the highest price paid privately for a Pokémon card. He has been seen wearing the card in public, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was showcased in a custom 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
- Personal delivery by Logan Paul to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator card has a unique “Illustrator” designation
- Features a pen icon as a distinct element
- Illustration by Atsuko Nishida, the original Pikachu artist
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia elements on the card itself
- Card includes a custom gold chain and display case, as worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was not part of a regular set; it was awarded to 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 transactions
- The card’s sale and delivery are being documented, with coverage 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 aspects of this auction
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