Summary Logan Pauls rare Pikachu Illustrator card has sold for $16.49 million USD at Goldin Auctions The card is the only known copy in existence graded PSA Gem Mint 10 and the sale sets a new world record for the most expensive trading card ever sold at auction The winning bidder, identified as A.J
Phasing reigns supreme because it protects your cards from exile-based wraths like Farewell and Sunfall
And presumably since both players can start the game with characters on the field, theres no summoning sickness or any equivalent to it in this game, so you can just attack as soon as your first turn if you want to
Rarity, condition, set, and popularity all factor into a Pokemon card's value, though the importance of each factor varies
Keeping orientation and readability consistent across both sides is especially important for MTG-style gameplay because players need to recognize card states quickly during complex board interactions
Released as a limited 3-day promo in August 2025, it caused a frenzy in Japan, with many stores running out on first day