Logan Paul, the famous WWE wrestler and YouTuber, recently shared his take on why Pokemon cards matter so much in today’s market. He calls them a piece of finite history, meaning there are only a limited number out there, which makes them special and valuable over time[1][2]. Paul owns one of the rarest cards ever: a Pikachu Illustrator from 1998, graded a perfect PSA 10, which he bought back in 2021 for about $5.3 million, setting a Guinness World Record[1][3].
This card is a Japanese promo holo that only a handful of people ever got, and his copy is the only one in flawless condition[3][4]. Paul turned down a $7.5 million offer for it before, but now he’s set to auction it off through Goldin Auctions starting January 12, after taking a $2.5 million advance[1]. Experts like auction boss Ken Goldin predict it could fetch between $7 million and $12 million, thanks to the booming Pokemon market[1].
Paul pushes Pokemon cards as smart buys for young collectors over traditional stocks, pointing to their scarcity as the key driver[2][4]. He stresses picking the absolute top items, like this one-of-a-kind Pikachu, because not every collectible holds value forever[2]. With Pokemon hitting its 30th anniversary in 2026, grown-up fans who started as kids now have cash to chase these nostalgic treasures, skipping fine art for cards instead[1].
Paul even wore his card on a $75,000 chain to show it off, calling it the rarest and most valuable in the world[2]. For PokemonPricing.com fans tracking prices, this sale could shake up values for high-end Illustrator cards, especially as demand heats up[1][4]. Keep an eye on Goldin Auctions for live updates on what this finite history piece ends up selling for.
