The supposedly unique PSA 10-graded Pikachu Illustrator was originally bought by Paul in another record-breaking sale in 2021 for US$5.28 million.
This time it was bought by AJ Scaramucci, son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, according to Guinness World Records, whose representatives verified the record at the auction held by Goldin on Monday.
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After the successful bid, Paul placed the card, which was attached to what Guinness said was a US$75,000 diamond necklace, around Scaramucci’s neck.
Guinness World Records certified it as the most expensive Pokemon card – as well as the priciest trading card overall – sold at an auction.
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Ranging from Pikachu the mouse to Jigglypuff the balloon to the jackal-headed Lucario, there are now more than 1,000 different Pokemon characters, with new “generations” released every few years.