Guinness World Record · PSA 10
Guinness World Record
US$ 5,275,000
Highest price ever paid for a card
PSA 10 Population
1
Sole Gem Mint unit in existence
Copies Distributed
~39
CoroCoro Contests 1997-1998
The supreme Holy Grail of collecting.
Created in 1998 as a prize for winners of the CoroCoro Comic illustration contests, Pikachu Illustrator is the only card in the entire TCG to replace the "Trainer" header with "Illustrator". With approximately 39 official copies and a single PSA 10 unit recorded worldwide, it stands as the ultimate collector relic.
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The Story of an Impossible Trophy
Between 1997 and 1998, Japanese magazine CoroCoro Comic held three illustration contests inviting readers to submit their own Pokémon drawings. Winning entrants received 20 printed copies of their customized design alongside this exclusive trophy card illustrated by Atsuko Nishida — Pikachu’s original creator. Featuring a fountain pen symbol in the bottom right corner and double-star rarity, it remains the ultimate treasure.
Official Certificate Translation
Japanese Certificate Text
「ポケットモンスターカードゲーム イラストコンテスト」において、あなたの優秀な作品が認められたことを証明します。ここに、公認イラストレーターとしての栄誉を称え、記念のカードを贈呈します。
Official English Translation
“We certify that your illustration is an excellent entry in the Pokémon Card Game Illustration Contest. Therefore, we present this commemorative card in honor of your status as an Officially Recognized Illustrator.”
The Historic 2021/2022 Trade
On July 22, 2021 in Dubai, collector Logan Paul acquired the only known PSA 10 copy for US$ 4,000,000 plus a PSA 9 Pikachu Illustrator valued at US$ 1,275,000, totaling US$ 5,275,000. The world record was officially certified by Guinness World Records at WrestleMania 38.
US$ 4.000.000
Valor em Dinheiro (Cash)
+
US$ 1.275.000
Illustrator PSA 9 (Trade)
=
US$ 5.275.000
Valor Guinness Certificado
Original Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
Original graphic designer of Pikachu and Charmander
A única carta de Pokémon da história a apresentar o ícone exclusivo da caneta de ilustrador no canto da moldura.
Pikachu Illustrator
Created in 1998 as a prize for winners of the CoroCoro Comic illustration contests, Pikachu Illustrator is the only card in the entire TCG to replace the "Trainer" header with "Illustrator". With approximately 39 official copies and a single PSA 10 unit recorded worldwide, it stands as the ultimate collector relic.