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Logan Paul is offering his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card for auction, a card celebrated as the most valuable in the Pokémon card world. The auction is being managed by Goldin, with bidding kicking off at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction concludes on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the final evening. By January 6, 2026, the leading bid, including the buyer’s premium, stood at around $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
This Pikachu Illustrator card is famed for its rarity and importance within the Pokémon Trading Card Game, having been awarded to winners of a 1998 illustration contest in Japan. Guinness World Records notes that only 39 copies were ever produced.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for a record-setting $5,275,000, marking the highest private sale price for a Pokémon card. He has showcased the card during public appearances, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was displayed in a custom case on a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction item: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Comes with a custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator card has a unique “Illustrator” designation
- Features a pen icon as a distinctive element
- Illustration by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia items on the card itself
- Includes 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 conventional set; it was a prize for contest winners in Japan
- Distinguished by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, along with 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 on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Personal delivery by Logan Paul and the inclusion of the custom gold chain are unique features of this auction
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