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Logan Paul is placing his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card up for auction, a card renowned as the most prized Pokémon card available. The auction is managed 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 final day. As of January 6, 2026, the leading bid, including the buyer’s premium, has reached about $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card stands out for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, initially awarded to winners of an illustration contest in Japan during 1998. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were ever produced.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, marking the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card at that time. He has publicly showcased the card, notably wearing it at WrestleMania 38, where it was featured in a specially made case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Sole auction item: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul to personally deliver the card to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator card includes a distinctive “Illustrator” label
- Features a pen icon as a unique marker
- Artwork created by Atsuko Nishida, the original Pikachu artist
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia are included on the card itself
- The card is presented with 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 typical set; it was a prize for contest winners in Japan
- It is identified 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 sale and delivery of the card 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 unique elements to this auction
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