Title: Logan Paul Puts Up Rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon Card for Auction
Subtitle: A highly coveted Pokémon card goes under the hammer with Goldin
Meta Description: Logan Paul is auctioning his prized Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, noted as the most valuable Pokémon card. The auction, hosted by Goldin, started on January 5, 2026, with bids reaching $1.6 million by January 6.
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What’s New
Logan Paul is set to auction his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, recognized as the most valuable card in the Pokémon world. The auction, organized by Goldin, began at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026, and will conclude on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST that day. By January 6, 2026, the highest bid, including the buyer’s premium, had already hit approximately $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is famed 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 sum of $5,275,000, marking the highest private purchase price recorded for a Pokémon card. He has famously worn the card at public events, such as WrestleMania 38, where it was showcased in a custom display case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction item: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator includes a distinct “Illustrator” marking
- Features a pen icon on the card as a unique element
- Art created by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No signatures or memorabilia pieces are present on the card itself
- The card is paired with a custom gold chain and display case, as seen with Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was never part of a regular set; it was a prize for contest winners in Japan
- Identified by its “Illustrator” label, pen icon, and artwork by Atsuko Nishida
- Logan Paul’s acquisition in July 2021 for $5.275 million set a Guinness World Record in Pokémon card transactions
- The card’s sale and delivery are being documented, with coverage on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Personal delivery by Logan Paul and the inclusion of the custom gold chain are distinctive features of this auction
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