Logan Paul has agreed to auction his record-breaking Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card, purchased in 2021 for $5.3 million, after accepting a $2.5 million advance from Goldin Auctions. The auction will launch on January 12 and is expected to fetch between $7 million and $12 million, reflecting strong demand for high-end collectibles. The market for rare Pokémon and sports cards is booming as a new generation of collectors with disposable income drives the rise of collectibles as alternative assets.

