Title: Logan Paul Sets Auction for Rare Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon Card
Subtitle: Logan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator Card Available at Goldin Auction
Meta Description: Logan Paul is auctioning his Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 Pokémon card at 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 up for auction, a card known as the most prized Pokémon card. The auction is being managed by Goldin, with bidding that commenced at 8:00 PM EST on January 5, 2026. The auction is scheduled to end on February 15, 2026, with extended bidding starting at 10:00 PM EST on the final day. By January 6, 2026, the leading bid, factoring in buyer’s premium, had already hit around $1.6 million, with 40 days remaining in the auction.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is famed for its scarcity and importance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, initially awarded to winners of an art 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, setting a record for the highest private purchase price of a Pokémon card. He has showcased the card publicly, particularly at WrestleMania 38, where it was presented in a custom case attached to a gold chain.
Configuration at a Glance
- Single auction item: Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 card
- Accompanied by custom gold chain and display case
- Logan Paul will personally deliver to the auction winner
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Pikachu Illustrator boasts a unique “Illustrator” designation
- Features a pen icon as a unique marker
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida, the original artist of Pikachu
Autographs & Relics
- No autographs 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 never part of a regular set; it was a prize for contest victors in Japan
- The card is 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 auction and delivery are being documented, with coverage 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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