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Logan Paul is currently auctioning his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10, acclaimed as the priciest Pokémon card. This auction is being conducted by Goldin, with bidding that kicked off at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is set to conclude on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the last day. By January 6, 2026, the top bid, inclusive of the buyer’s premium, had reached about $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction process.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, initially awarded to winners of an illustration contest in Japan back in 1998. Guinness World Records notes that only 39 copies were ever produced.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, setting a record for the highest private purchase price of a Pokémon card. He has made appearances with the card, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was showcased in a custom case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Auction features a single lot: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Includes a custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul personally delivers the card to the winning bidder
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator is marked with a special “Illustrator” designation
- Distinctive pen icon on the card
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No signatures or memorabilia pieces on 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 was never part of any standard set; it was a prize for contest winners in Japan
- Identified 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 Pokémon card transactions
- The sale and delivery of the card are being documented, including coverage on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Logan Paul’s personal delivery and the custom gold chain are distinctive elements of this auction
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