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Logan Paul Sets Record with $16.5M Pikachu Card Sale

2/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Logan Paul sold the Pikachu Illustrator card at Goldin Auctions for $16.492 million, a world record.
He originally bought the card for $5.275 million five years earlier.
The auction drew intense bidding, and the final price rose late.
The card is one of 39 produced and the only known PSA Grade 10 version.
AJ Scaramucci plans to document his treasure-hunting journey and collect items such as a dinosaur fossil.

History

Historical Context

The Pokémon Trading Card Game, launched in 1999, sparked a massive craze, peaking in popularity during the late 1990s. After a market crash in 2000, interest waned until a resurgence in 2020, fueled by influencers like Logan Paul. In 2022, Paul sold a rare Pikachu Illustrator card for $16.492 million, reflecting the ongoing significance of collectibles in today's market.

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Story summary

Logan Paul sold the Pikachu Illustrator card at Goldin Auctions for $16.492 million, a world record.
He originally bought the card for $5.275 million five years earlier.
The auction drew intense bidding, and the final price rose late.
The card is one of 39 produced and the only known PSA Grade 10 version.
AJ Scaramucci plans to document his treasure-hunting journey and collect items such as a dinosaur fossil.

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