# What Pokémon card is worth $1,000,000?

> The Pikachu Illustrator is worth $1 million and more: Logan Paul's PSA 10 copy sold for $16.49 million at Goldin in February 2026, a record.

The card best known for being worth $1,000,000 or more is the Pikachu Illustrator, a promo card given to winners of a Japanese illustration contest in 1998. Only a few dozen copies exist, and the best-preserved copies are valued at a million dollars or more. The most famous copy, graded PSA 10, was bought by YouTuber Logan Paul in 2021 and sold at Goldin on February 16, 2026 for $16,492,000, a Guinness World Record for a Pokémon card.

## Why the Pikachu Illustrator is so valuable

- **Tiny print run:** it was awarded to contest winners through the Japanese magazine CoroCoro Comic, not sold in packs.
- **Unique design:** it says "Illustrator" instead of "Trainer" and features art by Pikachu's designer, Atsuko Nishida.
- **Condition:** grading companies such as PSA, BGS (Beckett) and CGC rate cards from 1 to 10. A perfect grade on a rare card multiplies its price.
- **Fame:** headline sales attract collectors and investors, which pushes prices further.

## Other very valuable cards

- **First Edition Base Set Charizard**, especially in PSA 10, has sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- **Trophy cards** from early official tournaments, such as the "No. 1 Trainer" cards, are extremely rare.
- **Error and prototype cards** can also fetch high prices.

Prices change with the market, so check recent sold auctions rather than asking prices.

## FAQ

**Is there a Pokémon card worth $10 million?**
Yes: Logan Paul's PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator sold for $16,492,000 in February 2026. No regular pack card comes close; listings with eight-figure asking prices elsewhere are not sales.

**Is there a $1 million Pokémon card for sale?**
Pikachu Illustrator copies and a few trophy cards do come up at major auctions and private sales at or above that level. Be wary of marketplace listings claiming a $1 million card: check the grading certificate number on the grader's website.

**What is the rarest Pokémon card?**
Trophy and contest cards printed in tiny numbers, such as the Pikachu Illustrator and some tournament prize cards, are the rarest.

**How do I know if my card is valuable?**
Check the set, edition marks and condition, compare recent sold listings, and consider professional grading for cards that may be worth a lot.

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