The buyer of Logan Paul’s ultra-rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card was venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci , son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.

Quick Scoop

  • The card: Logan Paul’s one-of-one PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator, often called the “holy grail” of Pokémon cards.
  • The sale price: Around 16.5 million dollars (reported as approximately 16.492 million) at auction in February 2026.
  • Who bought it: AJ Scaramucci, founder of Solari Capital and son of Anthony Scaramucci.
  • Extra perk: Logan also included the custom diamond Poké Ball necklace he wore with the card and personally delivered the item to Scaramucci.

A Bit More Context

Logan Paul originally acquired the Pikachu Illustrator card in 2021 for roughly 5.27 million dollars in a private deal, which was itself a world record at the time. In early 2026, he consigned the card to Goldin Auctions, where intense bidding pushed the final price to about 16.5 million dollars including buyer’s premium, setting a new record for any trading card sold at auction.

AJ Scaramucci has described this purchase as the beginning of a larger “planetary treasure hunt,” saying he wants to “collect the uncollectable,” including ambitions like buying a T-Rex fossil and even a copy of the Declaration of Independence.

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