Logan Paul’s big move with his ultra-rare Pikachu Illustrator card is heating up the Pokemon card world again, especially for fans of vintage sets.[1][2][3] This card, graded a perfect PSA 10, is the only one like it out of about 39 known copies worldwide, making it the holy grail for collectors.[2][3] Paul bought it back in 2021 for 5.275 million dollars, a sale that snagged him a Guinness World Record as the most expensive Pokemon card ever at the time.[1][3]
Now, he’s putting it up for auction at Goldin in early 2026, and he thinks it could fetch between 7 million and 12 million dollars.[2][3] That would mean a nice profit for him after wearing it around his neck on a fancy chain during WWE matches.[1][2] Paul calls it the rarest card in existence and bets on its scarcity to drive the price sky-high.[1]
This news isn’t just about one card. It’s sparking fresh buzz around vintage Pokemon sets, like the Base Set with its famous Charizard, because high-profile sales like this show how these old cards keep climbing in value.[3] Over the last 20 years, Pokemon cards have jumped 3,261 percent in price, outpacing many other collectibles and even beating stock market returns for some investors.[2] Paul tells young buyers to think beyond stocks or houses and grab top-tier items with super-low supply if they can afford the risk.[1][2]
Searches for Pokemon on eBay hit nearly 14,000 per hour in 2024, proving the hype is real.[2] With Paul’s auction coming soon, collectors are watching close to see if it sets a new record or pulls more vintage gems onto the market.[3] Vintage sets from the early days, full of icons like Charizard and Pikachu, often see price bumps after big news like this because it reminds everyone of their long-term potential.[3] If you’re hunting deals on PokemonPricing.com, keep an eye on Base Set and Illustrator-era cards, as this moment could nudge their values up across the board.[2][3]