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Logan Paul is set to auction his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10, a card renowned as the pinnacle of Pokémon card collectibles. This auction is being conducted by Goldin, with bidding that kicked off at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The closing date is February 15, 2026, and extended bidding will commence at 10:00 PM EST on that final day. As of January 6, 2026, the leading bid, including the buyer’s premium, had climbed to around $1.6 million, with 40 days still remaining in the auction.
Known for its exclusivity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pikachu Illustrator card was initially given to winners of a 1998 illustration contest in Japan. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were ever made.
Logan Paul purchased this rare card in 2021 for a staggering $5,275,000, marking the highest amount ever paid privately for a Pokémon card. He has been seen publicly with the card, including at WrestleMania 38, where it was showcased in a specially designed 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 bears the exclusive “Illustrator” title
- Features a pen icon as a notable characteristic
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist for Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No signatures or memorabilia on the card itself
- Includes a custom gold chain and display case, as worn by Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was a special prize for contest winners in Japan, not part of any standard set
- Identified by its “Illustrator” label and pen icon, alongside artwork by Atsuko Nishida
- Logan Paul’s acquisition for $5.275 million in July 2021 set a Guinness World Record for Pokémon card transactions
- The card’s auction and delivery are being documented, including on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Logan Paul’s personal delivery of the card and the inclusion of the custom gold chain make this auction particularly unique
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