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Logan Paul is putting his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card up for auction, a card known as the most coveted in the Pokémon world. Hosted by Goldin, the auction began at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. It is set to conclude on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the closing day. By January 6, 2026, the top bid, including the buyer's premium, had climbed to about $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
This Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its scarcity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, originally given to winners of a 1998 illustration contest in Japan. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were made.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, marking the highest private sale price for a Pokémon card. He has famously worn the card at events, such as WrestleMania 38, where it was showcased 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 is marked by its unique “Illustrator” title
- Features a pen icon on the card as a distinctive element
- Artwork crafted by Atsuko Nishida, the original Pikachu artist
Autographs & Relics
- No signatures or memorabilia pieces on the card itself
- Includes a custom gold chain and display case, famously worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was never part of a standard release; it was awarded to contest winners in Japan
- Recognized 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 the sale of a Pokémon card
- The card's auction and delivery are being chronicled, 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 are distinctive features of this auction
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