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Logan Paul's Rare Pokémon Card Sells for Record $16.5 Million
The influencer and wrestler sold the ultra-rare Pikachu Illustrator card inside a custom diamond-encrusted necklace.
Feb. 17, 2026 at 4:47am
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Five years after purchasing a rare Pokémon Pikachu Illustrator card for $5.275 million, setting a world record at the time, Logan Paul has sold the same card for an astounding $16.492 million. The card, one of only 39 created for a Pokémon illustration competition in the late 1990s, is considered the "holy grail" of Pokémon collectibles.
Why it matters
Pokémon cards have seen a meteoric rise in value in recent years, outpacing even the stock market. This record-breaking sale highlights the growing demand and investment potential of rare and coveted Pokémon memorabilia, especially among high-profile collectors like Logan Paul.
The details
Paul originally purchased the PSA Grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator card, the only one of its kind, in July 2021 by trading a PSA Grade 9 Pikachu Illustrator card worth $1.275 million and adding $4 million in cash. He then sold the card this week at auction, with the winning bid of $16.492 million including a custom diamond-encrusted necklace that Paul wore to WrestleMania 38.
- In July 2021, Paul acquired the rare Pikachu Illustrator card.
- On February 16, 2026, Paul sold the card at auction for a record $16.492 million.
The players
Logan Paul
An influencer, wrestler, and avid Pokémon collector who purchased and then sold the record-breaking Pikachu Illustrator card.
Goldin Auctions
The auction house that facilitated the sale of Logan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator card for $16.492 million.
What they’re saying
“Oh my gosh, this is crazy.”
— Logan Paul
“This is the most coveted trading card in the world.”
— Ken Goldin, Founder and CEO, Goldin Auctions
What’s next
The winning bidder of the record-breaking Pikachu Illustrator card will receive the card inside the custom diamond-encrusted necklace that Logan Paul wore to WrestleMania 38.
The takeaway
The sale of Logan Paul's rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for $16.5 million demonstrates the incredible investment potential and collector demand for the most sought-after Pokémon memorabilia, further solidifying the franchise's status as the highest-grossing media property in the world.
