Incredibly Rare Pokemon Card Being Put Up for Auction

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Okay, so I just heard that Logan Paul is planning to auction off his Illustrator Pikachu Pokémon card in 2026! You know he’s been a huge collector and has spent a ton of money on rare stuff, so I guess he’s looking to make some money back now. Honestly, I have no idea how much that card will go for, but it’s probably going to be an absolutely insane amount, considering how rare and famous it is. It’s going to be wild to watch!

Logan Paul, known for being a social media personality and professional wrestler, is a longtime, dedicated fan of Pokémon. He’s loved the franchise since childhood and has spent millions of dollars collecting Pokémon cards. Although he was once the victim of a $3.5 million scam in 2021, Paul now believes his investment in Pokémon will eventually be worthwhile.

Logan Paul to Auction Off PSA 10 Illustrator Pikachu Card in 2026

Paul recently appeared on Fox Business to talk about the growing value of Pokémon cards as investments. He announced he plans to auction off his rare Illustrator Pikachu card in February 2026. He originally purchased the card for $5.3 million in 2022, making it the most expensive Pokémon card ever bought in a private sale. While he’s unsure how much the card will fetch at auction, Paul highlighted the strong returns Pokémon cards have provided as an investment. He stated that Pokémon cards have outperformed the stock market by over 3,000% in the last 20 years. This figure seems to be based on a recent Wall Street Journal report which found Pokémon cards have earned a 3,821% cumulative return since 2004, significantly higher than the S&P 500’s 483% increase over the same period.

Paul claims his Pikachu card is the only one in the world to receive a perfect score of 10 from PSA. If it’s truly unique, that extreme rarity could drive up its price when it’s auctioned in February, especially since Paul is a well-known personality. However, it’s unclear if it will exceed the record-breaking $5.3 million price tag. A recent auction of another rare Pokémon card, a pre-release holographic Raichu, sold for $555,000 – a significant amount, but far less than $5 million. While only 11 of those Raichu cards exist, Paul’s Pikachu is even rarer. Ultimately, only time will tell if its one-of-a-kind status will attract a multi-million dollar bid.

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No matter how much Paul’s Illustrator Pikachu card sells for, the incredible increase in value of Pokémon Trading Card Game collectibles is undeniable. These cards have become so popular and valuable that criminals are now using them to hide illegal money, as large sums from card sales might not raise suspicion. We’re seeing frequent reports of thefts at card shops, with thieves stealing thousands of dollars worth of Pokémon cards. On a more positive note, some fans have also made significant money by finding and selling rare cards.

Image via The Pokemon Company

While most Pokémon collectors won’t become millionaires, many are still making good money. For example, one fan recently sold a Pokémon card to GameStop for over $30,000 after it was professionally graded, and experts believe a holographic Gengar card is worth even more. It’s a strange market right now – some cards are nearly worthless, while others fetch incredibly high prices. Many people are collecting purely for the love of nostalgia. It will be interesting to see if this enthusiasm and rising value continue when Logan Paul’s rare Illustrator Pikachu card goes up for auction, and whether it breaks any records.

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2025-12-24 21:05