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Logan Paul is currently auctioning his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10, acknowledged as one of the most prized Pokémon cards. This auction is being conducted by Goldin, with bids opening at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction concludes on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding kicking off at 10:00 PM EST on the final day. By January 6, 2026, the top bid, factoring in the buyer’s premium, had soared to about $1.6 million, with 40 days still remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and importance within the Pokémon Trading Card Game, originally given to winners of a 1998 illustration contest in Japan. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies exist.
In 2021, Logan Paul purchased this card for $5,275,000, marking the highest private sale price for a Pokémon card. He has showcased the card during public events, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was presented in a custom case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction item: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Accompanied by custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator is distinguished by its “Illustrator” label
- Features a pen icon as a notable element
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- The card itself has no autographs or memorabilia
- Comes with a 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” designation and pen icon, along with Atsuko Nishida's artwork
- Logan Paul’s acquisition in July 2021 for $5.275 million set a Guinness World Record for Pokémon card transactions
- The card’s auction and delivery are documented, with coverage on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Unique aspects of this auction include personal delivery by Logan Paul and the custom gold chain
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