UPDATE: Logan Paul has officially agreed to sell his rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for $2.5 million, a deal that is generating massive excitement in the collectible community. In a recent clip shared on social media, Paul negotiates with Ken Goldin, revealing the details of the upcoming auction set for February 15.
This auction is being billed as the “greatest Pokémon and TCG auction of our generation,” and fans are eager to see how much the elusive card will fetch. Paul, who purchased the card for approximately $5.3 million, takes to Instagram to discuss the sale, stating, “Did I make a good deal?!”
In the clip from Season 3 of Netflix’s King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch, Goldin initially offers Paul $1.5 million upfront, but the price quickly escalates. Paul pushes for $3 million before finally settling on the $2.5 million cash advance against the winning bid.
Paul expressed the emotional weight of his decision to sell the card, stating, “This was a very hard decision and I’m not sure we’ll ever see this card for sale again but I’m 60% sure I made the right choice to sell.” The sale also includes additional benefits for Paul, including a small piece of the total auction proceeds.
The Pikachu Illustrator card is one of the rarest Pokémon collectibles, originally released as a contest prize in 1997. Logan Paul is the only owner of a PSA-graded 10 version, which he purchased in 2022. He famously showcased the card during his debut at WrestleMania, even entering the Guinness World Records for owning the most expensive Pokémon card.
Paul’s customized chain for the card, which has garnered attention in its own right, cost an impressive $75,000. As the auction date approaches, the Pokémon community is buzzing with anticipation over how much this iconic card will sell for.
Fans and collectors alike are encouraged to mark their calendars for February 15, as this auction promises to be a landmark event in the world of trading card games. With the stakes higher than ever, the excitement surrounding the sale of Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator card is palpable, and many are speculating on its final price.
Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge!
