Title: Logan Paul Puts Up Rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon Card for Auction
Subtitle: Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon Card Heads to Auction at Goldin
Meta Description: Logan Paul is auctioning his rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon card at Goldin. The auction, starting January 5, 2026, already sees bids over $1.6 million.
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What’s New
Logan Paul is parting with his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10, a card often considered the most prized Pokémon card. The auction is being conducted by Goldin, with bids commencing at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction will come to a close on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the final day. By January 6, 2026, the top bid, including the buyer’s premium, had already hit around $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is celebrated for its scarcity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, initially awarded to winners of a drawing contest in Japan in 1998. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 copies were made.
Logan Paul bought this 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, notably during 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 auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator features the special “Illustrator” designation
- Distinctive pen icon on the card
- Illustration by Atsuko Nishida, the original Pikachu artist
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia on the card itself
- The card comes with a custom gold chain and display case, as seen with Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38
Collector Notes
- The Pikachu Illustrator was never part of a standard set; it was a prize for contest winners 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 auction and delivery are being chronicled, including coverage on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- The personal delivery by Logan Paul and inclusion of the custom gold chain are unique features of this auction
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