Bench Shield 83/99
Tool card from Arceus · released Nov 4, 2009
Bench Shield is an Uncommon Tool card, number 83/99 in Arceus (released Nov 4, 2009), illustrated by Wataru Kawahara. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$1.03 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$1.03.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$0.50 | ~$0.15 | ~$0.45 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$1.03 | ~$0.45 | ~$0.94 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Arceus |
| Number | 83/99 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Artist | Wataru Kawahara |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number83/99Card 83 of the 99 in the main Arceus list.
- Set symbol
The small Arceus symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityUncommon: a black diamond.
- Illustrator“Illus. Wataru Kawahara” names the artist who made the art.
Card text
Attach Bench Shield to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it. If that Pokémon is Knocked Out, discard this card. As long as the Pokémon this card is attached to is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to that Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's).
Retreat cost: 0
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.