Buffer Piece #83/97
Tool card from Dragon · released 2003-11-24
Buffer Piece is a Uncommon Tool card, number 83/97 of the Dragon set (released 2003-11-24), illustrated by Katsura Tabata. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$2.51 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.56 | $0.25 | $0.55 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $2.51 | $1.65 | $2.51 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Dragon |
| Number | 83/97 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Artist | Katsura Tabata |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Card text
Attach Buffer Piece 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. Damage done to the Pokémon Buffer Piece is attached to by an opponent's attack is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). At the end of your opponent's turn after you played Buffer Piece, discard Buffer Piece.
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.