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Logan Paul is offering his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, famously regarded as the most prized Pokémon card, in an auction hosted by Goldin. Bidding commenced at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026, and will conclude on February 15, 2026. Extended bidding will start at 10:00 PM EST on the last auction day. By January 6, 2026, bids had already reached around $1.6 million, including the buyer's premium, with 40 days remaining for additional offers.
This Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, having been awarded to winners of a 1998 illustration contest in Japan. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies exist.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, marking the record for the highest price paid privately for a Pokémon card. He has showcased the card in public, notably at WrestleMania 38, displayed in a custom case on a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction item: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Includes a custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator is distinguished by its unique “Illustrator” title
- Features a pen icon as a key characteristic
- Artwork created by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia included with the card itself
- Comes with a custom gold chain and display case, as worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator card was not part of a standard set; it was a prize for illustration contest winners in Japan
- Recognized by its "Illustrator" label, pen icon, and Atsuko Nishida's artwork
- Logan Paul’s 2021 purchase for $5.275 million set a Guinness World Record for Pokémon card sales
- The card's auction and delivery will be featured in 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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