Title: Logan Paul Puts Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon Card Up for Auction
Subtitle: Rare Pikachu Illustrator Card on the Block at Goldin Auction
Meta Description: Logan Paul is auctioning his extremely rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card through Goldin, with bidding starting January 5, 2026. The card, known as the most valuable Pokémon card, was acquired by Paul for a record $5,275,000.
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What’s New
Logan Paul is putting his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card up for auction, a card renowned as the priciest in the Pokémon world. The auction is being managed by Goldin, with the opening bid placed at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is set to conclude on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding kicking off at 10:00 PM EST on the last day. By January 6, 2026, the top bid, including the buyer's premium, had already hit about $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction timeline.
This Pikachu Illustrator card is famed for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, originally being awarded to winners of a Japanese illustration contest in 1998. As reported by Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were ever produced.
Logan Paul bought this card in 2021 for a staggering $5,275,000, marking the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card to date. He has famously worn the card at public events, including WrestleMania 38, where it was showcased in a specially designed case attached to 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 bears a unique “Illustrator” title
- Features a pen icon as a notable characteristic
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia on the card itself
- Card is accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case, as seen on Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was not included in a standard set; it was a prize for winners of a contest in Japan
- Identified by the “Illustrator” label and pen icon, along with Atsuko Nishida's artwork
- Logan Paul’s purchase of the card in July 2021 for $5.275 million achieved a Guinness World Record for Pokémon card transactions
- The card's sale and its delivery are covered in the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Unique elements of this auction include personal delivery by Logan Paul and the inclusion of the custom gold chain
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