Title: Logan Paul Puts Up Rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon Card for Auction
Subtitle: A Legendary Pokémon Card Hits the Auction Block
Meta Description: Logan Paul is auctioning his rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon card. Discover the details of this high-profile auction and its significance in the Pokémon card world.
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What’s New
Logan Paul is placing his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, renowned as the most sought-after Pokémon card, up for auction. The sale is being conducted by Goldin, with bidding that commenced at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is set to conclude on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the last day. As of January 6, 2026, the highest bid, inclusive of buyer’s premium, had reached about $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, having been originally awarded to winners of an illustration contest in Japan in 1998. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were ever produced.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, setting a record for the highest amount paid privately for a Pokémon card. He has publicly worn the card, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was showcased in a custom 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 features a special “Illustrator” designation
- Includes a pen icon on the card as a notable feature
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist for Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia items on the card itself
- Card includes a custom 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 a prize for 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 sales
- The card’s sale and delivery 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 are unique features of this auction
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