Logan Paul’s big Charizard buy is putting a spotlight on PSA grading and why it matters for Pokemon card prices. Back in 2020, the YouTuber and wrestler dropped three and a half million dollars on a PSA 10 Shadowless Charizard from the Base Set, making it one of the priciest Pokemon cards sold at the time.[1][2] That purchase showed collectors how a top PSA grade can skyrocket a card’s value, especially for icons like Charizard.
PSA, or Professional Sports Authenticator, grades cards on a scale from 1 to 10 based on condition, with 10 being gem mint perfect. Logan Paul’s Charizard was a pristine PSA 10, meaning no flaws in centering, edges, corners, or surface. Collectors trust PSA because their slabs protect the card and give a clear value signal. Before big sales like Paul’s, prices were guesswork; now, a PSA grade acts like a price tag everyone agrees on.[1]
This deal boosted PSA’s role in the market. High-profile buys from stars like Paul draw new buyers who want graded cards for safety and resale potential. His Charizard sale set a benchmark, pushing similar cards higher. For example, other PSA 10 Charizards soon followed with million-dollar tags, proving grading adds real money value.[2]
Paul did not stop there. He later grabbed a PSA 9 Pikachu Illustrator for five point three million in 2022, another record breaker certified by Guinness.[1][2] Now, that Pikachu heads to Goldin Auctions in early 2026, testing if PSA 9s or even his upcoming sales keep climbing.[1] His moves highlight how PSA gems from ultra-rare cards hold investment appeal over stocks for some.[2]
For PokemonPricing.com readers, this means check PSA grades first when eyeing Charizard or top cards. Logan’s splashy buys remind us scarcity plus perfect grading equals big bucks, but always buy the best condition you can afford to avoid value drops.[2]
