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Logan Paul has announced the auction of his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, which is highly esteemed as the priciest Pokémon card. The event is being conducted by Goldin, with bidding that commenced at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction wraps up on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding beginning at 10:00 PM EST on the last day. As of January 6, 2026, the top bid, inclusive of the buyer’s premium, had already hit roughly $1.6 million, with 40 days still to go in the auction.
This Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, initially awarded to winners of a 1998 illustration contest in Japan. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were ever produced.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for a record $5,275,000, marking the highest private sale price for a Pokémon card. He has publicly showcased the card, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was featured in a custom case affixed 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 is distinguished by its “Illustrator” label
- Features a pen icon as a unique element
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original creator of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- The card itself has no autographs or memorabilia
- Comes with a custom gold chain and display case, as worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was never part of any standard set; it was awarded to contest winners in Japan
- Identified by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, featuring artwork by Atsuko Nishida
- Logan Paul’s acquisition of the card in July 2021 for $5.275 million holds 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 make this auction distinctive
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