Logan Paul, the famous YouTuber and wrestler, recently made waves by spending $5.3 million on a super rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card. He calls it the rarest and most valuable card in the world, with the highest possible PSA grade of 10, and only one exists like it.[1] Paul plans to auction it off in early 2026, betting its scarcity will drive up the price even more.[1]
But Paul is also a big fan of Charizard cards, which he sees as a key piece of Pokemon history. He has worn a special Charizard card around his neck on a $75,000 chain, showing off his love for these classics.[1] Charizard from sets like Neo Revelation remains one of the most sought-after cards today. For example, a high-grade Charizard from that set sells for around $1,000 at PSA 10, while related rare cards like Umbreon EX go for just over $1,000 ungraded.[3] Paul even gave his daughter her first Pokemon card, a prized one valued at about $9,000 from the Neo Revelation set.[2]
Paul tells young collectors to skip the stock market and invest in top-tier items like these instead. He stresses buying only the absolute best pieces with tiny supply, as not every collectible holds value over time.[1] His Pikachu purchase snagged him a Guinness World Record as the most expensive Pokemon card ever sold back in 2022.[1] For Pokemon fans tracking prices on sites like ours, Paul’s moves highlight how celebrity buys and rarity keep pushing values up, especially for icons like Charizard that represent the game’s early legacy. Keep an eye on auctions for shifts in these hot cards.
