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Logan Paul is offering his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 for auction, recognized as the most valuable Pokémon card in existence. The auction is being conducted by Goldin, with bidding initiated at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction concludes on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the final day. As of January 6, 2026, the top bid, including buyer’s premium, had reached around $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, originally given to winners of a drawing contest in Japan in 1998. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were made.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for a record-breaking $5,275,000, marking the highest private sale price for a Pokémon card. He has been seen wearing the card publicly, notably at WrestleMania 38, showcased in a custom case on a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction lot: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Includes custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul to personally deliver the card to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator includes unique “Illustrator” designation
- Distinguished by a pen icon on the card
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia pieces on the card itself
- 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 to contest winners in Japan
- Recognized by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, 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 transactions
- The card’s auction and delivery are being documented, 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 make this auction unique
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