Logan Paul turned heads when he dropped $5.3 million on a single Pokemon card back in 2022. That Pikachu Illustrator, graded a perfect PSA 10, snagged him a Guinness World Record as the priciest Pokemon card ever sold.[1][3]
This Japanese promo card from 1997 is one of the rarest out there, with just a handful in existence and only one in flawless condition.[3] Paul loves Pokemon enough to have tattoos of it and stories about wild collectors like the guy who hoarded thousands of King Kabuto cards to pump up their value.[3] He even wears his prize around his neck in a $75,000 diamond-encrusted chain.[1][3]
But Paul sees it as more than a fan flex. On Fox Business’s Big Money Show, he told young investors to skip the stock market and think about collectibles instead.[1] He argues that top-tier items like this one, with super limited supply, can beat traditional investments.[1] Paul plans to auction it off in early 2026, betting he’ll cash in big and maybe smash his own record.[1][2][3]
Not every collectible holds up, though. Paul warns buyers to stick to the absolute best pieces, or risk losing out.[1] His move spotlights how Pokemon cards are shifting from kid stuff to serious alternative wealth for folks chasing high returns outside stocks or houses.[1][3]
The collecting crowd is buzzing, waiting to see what this auction brings for the card’s next owner.[2][3][4]