Logan Paul knows a thing or two about big investments, and he has a clear reason why the Charizard Pokemon card keeps drawing eyes and holding value for the long haul. While Paul made headlines for dropping $5.3 million on the world’s rarest Pikachu Illustrator card back in 2022, he points to the same principle that makes Charizard a standout: extreme scarcity mixed with top-tier quality.[1] That Pikachu card, graded a perfect PSA 9, is one of just one in existence, which Paul says drives its worth and sets it up for even bigger returns at auction in early 2026.[1]
Paul explains that not every collectible sticks around as a smart buy. He warns collectors to skip the average stuff and hunt only for the absolute best items with super limited supply, like those holy grail cards that no one else can easily get.[1] Charizard fits this mold perfectly. Fans and investors chase the iconic Base Set Charizard from the original 1999 set, especially high-grade versions from PSA 9s to pristine PSA 10s. These cards are tough to find in top condition because so few survived decades of trading, battling, and wear. Only a handful of PSA 10 Charizards exist, making them scarcer than most modern prints.[1]
What keeps Charizard’s attention strong over time, according to Paul’s logic, is that rare combo of nostalgia and true rarity. Everyone remembers firing up their Game Boy with Charizard as the ultimate powerhouse, the dragon that defined Pokemon battles. That emotional pull keeps demand steady, but the real price driver is supply. Paul wore his Pikachu on a $75,000 chain to show it off, and he bets the same hype will push its auction value sky-high because nothing else compares.[1] Charizard pulls the same trick, staying relevant as collectors and new fans alike bid up prices year after year.
Paul tells young investors to think beyond stocks or houses. He pushes alternative assets like these elite Pokemon cards, where scarcity rules and the “best of the best” can multiply in value.[1] For Charizard, recent sales back this up, with top copies fetching six figures regularly. Paul plans to cash in on his Pikachu soon, proving his point that the rarest cards hold attention and grow money long term. Stick to icons like Charizard if you want a piece that lasts.
