Logan Paul has always been bold when it comes to his Pokemon card investments, and his latest move proves it. He recently opened up about why he stuck with one of his most talked-about cards despite all the backlash from critics and doubters in the Pokemon collecting world.[1]
It started with a huge splash. Logan dropped 3.5 million dollars on what was billed as a sealed, authenticated box of first edition Base Set Pokemon cards. The hype was massive, but so were the questions. Some collectors whispered it might be too good to be true, pointing to old stories of fake cards in the market that tricked even big buyers.[1] Then came the crown jewel: a PSA 10 Pokemon Illustrator card, one of the rarest and most valuable in existence, valued at around 5 million dollars. Logan did not just buy it; he made headlines by putting it up for auction, showing he is playing the long game with his collection.[2]
Critics piled on fast. They called out the purchase as reckless or even questioned if the cards were real, dragging up past dramas like shady eBay sellers and authentication mix-ups that burned other high-rollers.[1] Some said Logan was ruining the Pokemon TCG scene by hyping up deals that felt off to purists. But Logan tuned them out. In a recent reveal, he explained his mindset: he trusted his gut, backed it with experts, and saw the bigger picture. For him, it was not just about owning the card; he fractionalized it on a platform, keeping only 49 percent for himself and letting investors own the rest. That meant they could vote on cool stuff, like whether he wears it on stage at events.[1]
Why ignore the noise? Logan says it boils down to vision. He views these ultra-rare cards as more than collectibles; they are assets that can grow and excite fans. Auctioning the Pikachu Illustrator for potentially even more than he paid shows his confidence. Sure, risks like fakes exist in Pokemon cards, especially at this price level, but Logan bet on verification and market demand. Prices for top-tier cards like the Illustrator have soared in recent years, with PSA 10 gems fetching millions because of scarcity and nostalgia.[2]
For collectors watching prices on sites like PokemonPricing.com, Logan’s story is a reminder of the wild highs in the market. His choice to hold and auction despite the hate highlights how top investors weigh expert checks against public doubt. It keeps the conversation buzzing about what a pristine Illustrator might sell for next.[1][2]
