Title: Logan Paul Puts Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon Card Up for Auction
Subtitle: A Rare Pokémon Card Hits the Auction Block with Goldin
Meta Description: Logan Paul is auctioning his highly sought-after Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card through Goldin. Bidding started on January 5, 2026, and will conclude on February 15, 2026.
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What’s New
Logan Paul is putting his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card up for auction, known as one of the most valuable Pokémon cards. The auction is being conducted by Goldin, with bidding having opened at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction will conclude on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding commencing at 10:00 PM EST on the final day. As of January 6, 2026, the top bid, including the buyer's premium, had reached around $1.6 million, with 40 days still remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its rarity and historical 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 made.
Logan Paul purchased this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, achieving the record for the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card. He has publicly showcased the card, notably at WrestleMania 38, where it was featured in a custom display case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction item: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver the card to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator card bears the unique “Illustrator” designation
- Distinguishing pen icon on the card
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original Pikachu artist
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia pieces on the card itself
- The card comes with 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 standard set; it was awarded as a prize to contest winners in Japan
- Recognizable by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, featuring 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 auction and delivery are being documented, with coverage in the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Logan Paul's personal delivery and the inclusion of the custom gold chain are unique aspects of this auction
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