Title: Logan Paul Puts Up Rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon Card for Auction
Subtitle: A Unique Opportunity to Own a Piece of Pokémon History
Meta Description: Logan Paul is auctioning his rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon card, the most valuable in existence, through Goldin. Bidding opened January 5, 2026, and closes February 15, 2026.
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What’s New
Logan Paul has placed his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card on the auction block, known as the most prized Pokémon card. The auction is managed by Goldin, with bids starting at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. It will wrap up on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding commencing at 10:00 PM EST that day. As of January 6, 2026, the top bid, factoring in the buyer’s premium, was about $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the bidding process.
This Pikachu Illustrator card is famed for its scarcity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, having been initially awarded 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 $5,275,000, marking the highest private sale price for a Pokémon card. He has showcased the card in public, especially at WrestleMania 38, where it was seen in a custom casing 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 winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- The Pikachu Illustrator card features a special “Illustrator” designation
- The card is marked by a pen icon as a unique feature
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia on the card itself
- The card is accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case, worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was never a part of a standard set; it was exclusively a prize for contest winners in Japan
- It is distinguished 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 auction and delivery are being chronicled, including in the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Logan Paul's personal delivery and the custom gold chain are unique elements of this auction
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