# The $16.5 Million Pikachu 😳 What Logan Paul’s Sale REALLY Means

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Podcast: [Sports Cards are Dope](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sports-cards-are-dope-7170687)
Published: 2026-02-16T15:39:11+00:00
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## Resource

Logan Paul just sold his PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator for $16.5 million — the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold. But this isn’t just a record-breaking flip. This is the full evolution of modern collectibles. In this episode of SCAD, we break down the history of the Pikachu Illustrator, how Logan turned it into a cultural artifact, and what this sale means for the future of the hobby. Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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