BREAKING NEWS: Logan Paul has officially sold his one-of-a-kind Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for $2.5 million, as confirmed in a stunning social media reveal. The sale is set to take place during what Ken Goldin calls the “greatest Pokémon and TCG auction ever,” scheduled for February 15, 2024.
In an electrifying clip from Season 3 of Netflix’s King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch, Paul negotiates the sale with Goldin, who has been pursuing the deal for years. Fans are buzzing with excitement over the final sale price and what it means for the collectible card market.
Logan Paul initially bought this rare card for approximately $5.3 million and showcased it during his WrestleMania debut, even earning a spot in the Guinness World Records for owning the most expensive Pokémon card. The Pikachu Illustrator is one of the rarest Pokémon collectibles, originally released as a contest prize in 1997.
During the negotiation, Goldin offered Paul $1.5 million upfront, but Paul skillfully drove the price up before settling on $2.5 million. In his Instagram post, Paul reflected on the difficult decision to sell, stating, “This was a very hard decision and I’m not sure we’ll ever see this card for sale again but I’m 60% sure I made the right choice to sell.”
Along with the cash advance, Paul will also receive a percentage of the overall auction proceeds. “Plus Ken gave me a great offer: A $2.5 million cash advance against the winning bid AND a small piece of the entire auction,” he added.
The upcoming auction will be hosted on Goldin’s platform, @goldinco, and is expected to attract collectors from around the globe. Paul emphasized that the card, which comes with a custom chain valued at $75,000, will be hand-delivered to the buyer.
As the date approaches, fans and collectors are eager to see how much the Pikachu Illustrator will fetch in the auction. The excitement surrounding this sale underscores the growing interest in high-value collectibles, especially within the Pokémon community.
This development not only highlights Logan Paul’s influence in the collectibles market but also signals a potential surge in Pokémon card values leading up to the auction. Keep a close watch on this event as it promises to reshape the landscape of trading card collectibles.