Title: Logan Paul Selling Rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon Card at Auction
Subtitle: Top Pokémon Card Auction Hosted by Goldin
Meta Description: Logan Paul is auctioning his highly sought-after Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card with Goldin. Bidding began January 5, 2026, and will end February 15, 2026.
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What’s New
Logan Paul has put his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card up for auction, noted as one of the most prized Pokémon cards. The auction is being conducted by Goldin, with the bidding having commenced at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction will 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 the buyer’s premium, had reached around $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is famous 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 of this card were ever produced.
Logan Paul purchased the card in 2021 for $5,275,000, marking the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card. He has been seen publicly wearing the card, most 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 to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator includes the special “Illustrator” designation
- Distinctive pen icon on the card
- Artwork created by Atsuko Nishida, the original Pikachu artist
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia on the card itself
- Card is accompanied by a custom gold chain and display case, as seen 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
- Identified 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 transactions
- The card's sale and delivery are being documented, including 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 features of this auction
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