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Logan Paul has decided to auction his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10, which is widely acknowledged as the most valuable Pokémon card. The auction is being conducted by Goldin, with bidding initiated at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction will wrap up 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 reached about $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction timeline.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is famed for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, originally being awarded to winners of an illustration contest in Japan in 1998. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were ever produced.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, setting the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card. He has publicly showcased the card, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was displayed in a custom case attached to 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 auction's winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator card has a distinctive “Illustrator” designation
- Features a pen icon as a unique detail
- Artwork created by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist behind Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No signatures or memorabilia items on the card itself
- The card is accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case, as worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was never part of a regular set; it was awarded as a prize for contest winners in Japan
- The card is identifiable by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, along with artwork by Atsuko Nishida
- Logan Paul’s acquisition of the card in July 2021 for $5.275 million set a Guinness World Record for Pokémon card transactions
- The card’s sale and delivery are being documented, including coverage in 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 unique
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