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Logan Paul has decided to auction his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, a highly esteemed item in the world of Pokémon collectibles. The auction is being managed by Goldin, with bidding commencing at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is slated 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 top bid, including the buyer’s premium, stood at around $1.6 million, with 40 days still to go in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, originally 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, setting a record for the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card. He has publicly showcased the card, such as during WrestleMania 38, where it was 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
- Pikachu Illustrator features the distinctive “Illustrator” title
- Includes a pen icon on the card as a unique feature
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia pieces on the card itself
- The card is accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case, as worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was not part of a standard set; it was awarded as a prize in a contest in Japan
- Recognized by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, along with artwork by Atsuko Nishida
- Logan Paul’s purchase 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
- Unique features of this auction include personal delivery by Logan Paul and the custom gold chain
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