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Logan Paul is set to auction his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, often hailed as the most valuable Pokémon card in existence. The auction is being conducted by Goldin, with the bidding having commenced at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is slated 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, had already hit around $1.6 million, with 40 more days to go in the auction.
This Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and importance within the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as it was initially awarded to winners of an illustration contest in Japan in 1998. Guinness World Records notes that only 39 copies were ever produced.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for a whopping $5,275,000, marking the highest private sale price for a Pokémon card at the time. He has showcased the card publicly, including at WrestleMania 38, where it was presented in a custom case affixed 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
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator is distinguished by its “Illustrator” title
- Features a pen icon as a notable characteristic
- Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No signatures or memorabilia 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 not part of any standard set; it was awarded as a prize to contest winners in Japan
- Identified by its “Illustrator” label, pen icon, and 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 auction and delivery are being documented, with 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 particularly unique
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