Feb 16 • 12:55 UTC 🇶🇦 Qatar Al Jazeera

Wrestler Logan Paul sells Pokémon card for an astronomical price

American wrestler and YouTuber Logan Paul has set a new world record by selling a Pokémon card for approximately $16.5 million in a fiercely contested auction.

Logan Paul, the American wrestler and YouTuber, has made headlines by selling his Pokémon card for a staggering price, breaking the previous world record for the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold. The auction lasted for three extra hours due to the high number of bids placed by interested collectors, reflecting the immense popularity and competitive nature of the Pokémon card market. Paul sold the rare 'Pikachu Illustrator' card for around $16.5 million, significantly surpassing the previous record set in 2022.

The card was initially purchased by Paul for $5.3 million four years prior, indicating a remarkable appreciation in value. As highlighted by Spanish newspaper Marca, this sale illustrates not only the growth of collectibles as investment assets but also Paul's unique position in bridging mainstream culture and niche collectibles. The card has received a perfect 10/10 rating from Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), making it a one-of-a-kind item in the market, as no other card has achieved the same level of evaluation.

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