Logan Paul’s prized Pikachu Illustrator card is on track to break records, attracting bids that have recently climbed to $6 million. The auction, which began after Paul purchased the card for $5.3 million in 2021, has sparked significant attention due to the card’s rarity and pristine condition, potentially setting new milestones in collectible trading.
History and Uniqueness of the Pikachu Card
Created in 1998 by Atsuko Nishida, the original designer of Pikachu, this card is one of only about 39 ever produced. Many copies have either been lost, damaged, or graded lower over time, but Logan Paul holds the only known PSA 10 Gem Mint rated example. This exceptional grading elevates its value substantially within the collectible community. Paul famously displayed the card at WrestleMania 38 during his wrestling debut, amplifying its public profile even further.
Projected Sale and Market Predictions
Polymarket, using crowd-sourced predictions, estimates that the card could command a price exceeding $12.1 million, with an 83% chance it will sell for more than $10 million and a 51% probability it surpasses $12 million. The auction is scheduled to conclude on Monday, February 16, 2026, and if these forecasts hold, this sale would mark a historic event in the collectibles market.
Logan Paul Discusses the Challenges of WWE Versus Boxing
Speaking on ESPN’s First Take, Logan Paul reflected on his experiences in both the boxing ring against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his time performing in WWE. He stated that WWE demands a broader and more complex set of skills, calling it “way harder” than boxing, despite Mayweather’s elite status in the sport.
“I’ve said this before. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done by a mile. Boxing is obviously difficult. Floyd Mayweather is very good, but wrestling involves a 360-degree skillset, where you have to work every part of your mind and body that I just have not experienced before in a craft,”
Logan Paul said.
Significance of the Auction and What Lies Ahead
If the sale reaches the projected amounts, Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator card could set a new benchmark for collectible card values worldwide. This outcome would not only underline the card’s exceptional rarity and condition but also highlight the growing intersection of pop culture icons with high-value collectibles. Following the auction, the card’s new owner will possess one of the most coveted items in trading card history, while collectors and enthusiasts await the ripple effects this landmark sale may have across the market.
🚨NEW: Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator is projected to sell for $12M+.
He bought it for $5.3M. pic.twitter.com/6K1tihD7j5
— Polymarket Money (@PolymarketMoney) January 13, 2026
