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Logan Paul is offering his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card at auction, recognized as the most prized Pokémon card. The auction is being conducted through Goldin, with bidding that commenced at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is scheduled to end 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 roughly $1.6 million, with 40 days still remaining in the auction period.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is famed for its scarcity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, having originally been given to winners of an illustration contest in Japan back in 1998. Only 39 copies were made, as noted by Guinness World Records.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, marking the highest private sale price for a Pokémon card. He has been seen wearing the card publicly, notably during 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 custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator has a distinctive “Illustrator” designation
- Features a pen icon as a notable element
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original Pikachu artist
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs 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 a regular set; it was awarded to contest winners in Japan
- Identified by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, along with 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 sales
- The card’s sale and delivery are being chronicled, including 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 standout features of this auction
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