Logan Paul’s Rare Pokemon Card Sells for Record $16 million

An ultra-rare Pokémon card known as the Pikachu Illustrator has sold for a staggering $16.5 million, setting a new world record for the most expensive collectors’ card ever sold.

The card, which features the iconic Pikachu character, was previously owned by American YouTuber Logan Paul, who purchased it in 2021 for $5.28 million.

The new buyer is AJ Scaramucci, son of former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci.

After the auction, the card was mounted on a diamond necklace valued at $75,000, adding even more luxury to an already extravagant purchase.

According to Guinness World Records, the Pikachu Illustrator now holds the title for both the most expensive Pokémon card and the priciest collectors’ card of all time, highlighting the explosive growth of the collectibles market and the enduring cultural power of the Pokémon franchise.