Most expensive Pokémon trading card sold at a private sale   $5,275,000 purchased by @Logan Paul #
Channel: Pure Inspiration
Date: 2022-08-30

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On 2 April 2022, at WrestleMania 38, it was confirmed that Logan Paul (USA) had broken the record for the most expensive Pokémon trading card sold at a private sale with a coveted PSA Grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator card that set him back $5,275,000 (£3,862,424 / €4,477,146).

He was presented with his Guinness World Records certificate backstage by adjudicator Mike Marcotte. 

Paul’s emotion at receiving this accolade was clear, and as the Pokémon card hung from his neck in a bejewelled case, he accepted his certificate proudly.

His journey started in sunny Italy at Lake Como in June 2021. 

There, Paul purchased a PSA Grade 9 Pikachu Illustrator card from Matt Allen. Allen is a prominent sports card collector, ranging from NFL, F1, NBA cards and more, but also dabbles in gaming cards. 

The transaction cost Paul $1,275,000.

"I have never spent this much money on a physical asset," Paul said during the trade.