Logan Paul is navigating a distinctly bittersweet moment, stepping away from the Pikachu Illustrator card that defined his ascent from obsessive collector to cultural spectacle. Once flaunted at WrestleMania 38, the card became mythology. And now that Paul is about to part with it, he has much to say as a goodbye.

Logan Paul announced his farewell on X, calling the Pikachu Illustrator card the greatest collectible in the world. He referenced its $5.275 million purchase, its Guinness World Records recognition, and his WWE debut at WrestleMania 38, framing the goodbye as emotional rather than transactional.

“Goodbye my friend,” said Paul as he introduced a pointed reflection on ownership, where he credited the card for anchoring Netflix appearances and mainstream headlines. He recalled wearing it in a custom diamond necklace during WrestleMania 38, using a crying face emoji described as openly emotional rather than playful.

“As this Grail changes hands, I’m excited to go on my next Pokémon journey,” he said in the end. Through the goodbye message, Paul even confirmed that he would be live streaming the card's auction.

Logan Paul and Pokémon enthusiasts need not worry, as he already has multiple Pokémon-related ventures in motion.

The Pokémon- related adventures Logan Paul has in store

Beyond the Pikachu Illustrator sale, Logan Paul continues to map out new Pokémon ventures. Earlier in 2026, he formally pitched a retro-style Pokémon game to The Pokémon Company on X, emphasizing adult nostalgia and long-term engagement.

The proposal centered on pixel-era visuals inspired by Pokémon Red and Blue, but expanded to include over one thousand creatures. Paul argued for adaptive non-player characters that scale with the player, positioning the concept as a challenge-driven revival rather than a remake.

Meanwhile, Paul remains active in live Pokémon culture through large-scale box break events. He announced a planned anniversary stream featuring a $350,000 first-edition booster box, combining pre-auctioned packs with real-time reveals on YouTube.

Finally, Paul continues integrating Pokémon into mainstream entertainment. His record-setting cards appear in King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch, while his WWE appearances reinforce Pokémon cards as part of his public persona rather than a closed chapter.

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Hriddhi Maitra