Anthony Scaramucci on Son Buying Logan Paul’s $16.5 Million Pokémon Card (logan paul)
AJ Scaramucci emerged as the winning bidder for a pristine PSA 10 Pokémon card originally owned by logan paul, paying about $16. 5 million after a 41-day auction that drew 97 bidders and closed on Feb. 16 (ET). The transaction matters now because it not only set a headline price for a single collectible but, the buyer’s father says, created a surge of media attention and positioned the buyer to expand in the collectibles market.
Logan Paul card sale details
The card sold for roughly $16. 5 million and had previously been purchased by Logan Paul in 2021 for a substantially lower amount; the latest sale was more than triple that earlier purchase price. The auction ran 41 days, attracted 97 distinct bidders, and concluded on Feb. 16 (ET).
Who bought the card
AJ Scaramucci, described by his father as a venture capitalist with a focus on collectibles investing, was the winning bidder. His father, Anthony Scaramucci, said the acquisition is part of a broader effort to give AJ exposure in the collectibles space and noted AJ has formed a company called Treasuretrove to support that work. Anthony Scaramucci characterized his son as "going to be a force to be reckoned with" as he builds a presence in the market.
Impact for logan paul in resale markets
The sale amplified attention around the card and the seller; Anthony Scaramucci estimated the purchase generated about $200 million in media value. The premium price — more than triple Logan Paul’s prior outlay — underscores the volatility and high-profile nature of marquee collectible transactions.
Collectibles market outlook
Market research estimates place the U. S. collectibles market at about $32. 13 billion in 2025 and project growth to roughly $48. 08 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of 5. 3% from 2026 to 2033. That projection is tied to several observable factors cited in recent coverage: increased participation from younger collectors, expansion of digital and resale marketplaces, improved authentication and grading standards, rising cultural relevance of nostalgia-led categories, and broader recognition of collectibles as alternative stores of value.
What industry voices said
Observers in the collectibles space framed the auction as a supply-and-demand outcome tied to culture and commerce. One industry founder summarized the market dynamic succinctly: "It really is just supply and demand. " Anthony Scaramucci also flagged a broader investment rationale, describing collectibles as a frontier with a liquidity mismatch and linking the interest to concerns about currency debasement.
- Key takeaways: AJ Scaramucci purchased the PSA 10 card for about $16. 5 million; the auction involved 97 bidders over 41 days and closed on Feb. 16 (ET).
- The sale produced an estimated $200 million in media value and may accelerate the buyer’s presence in the collectibles market.
- Market estimates project growth to roughly $48. 08 billion by 2033, supported by younger collectors and marketplace expansion.
Forward look: if participation from younger collectors continues to rise and authentication, grading and resale channels expand, the observable indicators embedded in current market estimates suggest continued upward pressure on headline collectible prices and increased institutional interest in the category.
