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Logan Paul is set to auction his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10, a card often considered the pinnacle of Pokémon card collecting. The auction is being facilitated by Goldin, with bidding commencing at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is scheduled to conclude on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the final day. By January 6, 2026, the top bid, inclusive of buyer’s premium, had already reached around $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is famed for its scarcity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, originally being awarded to winners of a 1998 illustration contest in Japan. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were ever created.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, marking the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card. He has showcased the card in public appearances, notably during WrestleMania 38, where it was prominently displayed in a custom case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction lot: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Comes with 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 distinctive “Illustrator” designation
- A pen icon is a notable feature on the card
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia included on the card itself
- The card is accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case, famously worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was not part of any standard set; it was awarded to contest winners in Japan
- Recognizable 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 purchases
- The sale and delivery of the card are being documented, including coverage on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Personal delivery by Logan Paul and the inclusion of the custom gold chain make this auction unique
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