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Logan Paul is placing his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 on the auction block, a card deemed the most prized in the Pokémon collection. Goldin is managing the auction, which kicked off at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The final bids will be accepted until February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST that last evening. As of January 6, 2026, the top bid, inclusive of the buyer's premium, had already reached around $1.6 million, leaving 40 days in the auction timeline.
The Pikachu Illustrator card stands out for its rarity 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 ever made.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for a staggering $5,275,000, marking the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card at that time. He famously wore the card in public, especially at 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 winning bidder
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator has the special “Illustrator” marking
- Features a pen icon as a unique element
- Artwork 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, worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was never part of a regular set; it was awarded 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 sale and delivery of the card are being documented, including 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 special
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