Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card sells for $4 million on eBay

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The most exceptional Pokémon card ever, the Pikachu Illustrator, was sold for a staggering $4,000,000 in an online auction on eBay.

On September 12, the historic PSA 9 Mint card was sold by veteran collector smpratte for a staggering $4 million, placing it among the priciest transactions ever recorded in the world of collecting.

In 1998, the distinctive Pikachu Illustrator award was given to winners of Japan’s CoroCoro Comic Illustration Contest, a rare honor bestowed upon approximately 20 to 39 recipients. Known as the ultimate Pokémon card, this coveted item is now famously associated with extraordinary scarcity and high worth due to its rarity.

In the year 2022, Logan Paul created quite a stir when he acquired a PSA 10 edition of a specific card worth more than $5 million. He even sported this valuable item on a necklace during his first appearance at WrestleMania.

$4,000,000 Pikachu card sells at auction

One noteworthy instance of this item can be found on eBay. Known as the inaugural PSA 9 Mint Illustrator, it has graced numerous publications, including a 2017 SMR article, and even functions as Bulbapedia’s representative image for the card. The auction description highlights it as “the most extensively documented copy of the Illustrator,” further emphasizing its historical importance.

The vendor, known as smpratte, is highly respected within the Pokémon fanbase, and has pointed out that this specific card is more scarce than cards like Honus Wagner, Mickey Mantle, Black Lotus, and even Charizard. With its recent sale for $4 million, the Pikachu Illustrator card has solidified its status as the most valuable Pokémon card ever created.

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2025-09-13 23:48