Title: Logan Paul Puts Rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon Card Up for Auction
Subtitle: Logan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator Card in Auction at Goldin
Meta Description: Logan Paul auctions his highly coveted Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card, known as the most valuable Pokémon card, through Goldin. Bidding began on January 5, 2026, with the auction ending on February 15, 2026.
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What’s New
Logan Paul has decided to auction his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10, a card often regarded as the pinnacle of Pokémon card collectibles. The auction is being conducted by Goldin, with the bidding having commenced at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is set 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 leading bid, inclusive of the buyer’s premium, had already reached around $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is famed for its rarity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, initially awarded to winners of a Japanese illustration contest in 1998. According to Guinness World Records, only 39 of these cards were ever created.
Logan Paul obtained this card in 2021 for $5,275,000, marking the highest private purchase price for a Pokémon card. He has showcased the card publicly, including at WrestleMania 38, where it was featured in a custom case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction lot: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Includes custom gold chain and display case
- Personal delivery by Logan Paul to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator boasts a special “Illustrator” designation
- Distinguished by a pen icon on the card
- Artwork created by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs or memorabilia pieces on the card itself
- Card includes 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, 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 auction and delivery are being covered, including on the Netflix series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
- Logan Paul’s personal delivery and the inclusion of the custom gold chain are unique elements of this auction
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