Logan Paul and the Charizard Frame: A Smart Move for Pokemon Card History
If you collect Pokemon cards, you know Charizard is king. High-grade versions from the early days can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Logan Paul, the big-name YouTuber and wrestler, gets this better than most. He recently showed off a special gold frame for his ultra-rare cards, including Charizard, and it has collectors talking about more than just looks. This frame is about protecting history, keeping these cardboard treasures safe for years to come.[2][4]
Paul made waves in 2022 by buying the Pikachu Illustrator card for 5.3 million dollars. It is the only PSA 10 version of that 1997 Japanese promo card, making it the priciest Pokemon card ever.[1][2] He keeps it in a diamond case worth 75,000 dollars, but now he is auctioning it in 2026, betting it will break records.[2][4] Experts think it could top any past sale because of its perfect condition and one-of-a-kind status.[4]
What about Charizard? Pauls frame highlights cards like the 1999 First Edition Charizard. A near-mint graded one goes for about 12,000 dollars, but a perfect PSA 10 can hit 400,000 dollars or more.[1] Other hot Charizards include the 1996 Japanese Basic No Rarity Symbol Holofoil PSA 10, which sold for 641,721 dollars, and a 1999 English Holo 1st Edition PSA 10 at 550,000 dollars.[4] Even a 2000 Italian 1st Edition PSA 10 fetched 449,377 dollars because so few were saved back then.[4]
Why frame them like this? Paul sees Pokemon cards as real assets that beat the stock market over 20 years.[2] Unlike digital stuff that can vanish, these are physical pieces of nostalgia with stories. Collectors like one top Israeli expert stress preservation through grading to lock in value.[1] The frame acts like a vault, shielding against wear and boosting appeal to buyers who want mint condition.[1][2]
Prices swing based on rarity, grade, and hype. Charizard always leads because it defines Pokemon.[1][3][4] Pauls choice to frame his Charizard shows he treats it as a cultural artifact, not just a flip for quick cash. For collectors chasing value, this is a reminder: protect your cards today to cash in tomorrow.[1][3]
