Buffer Piece
- Set
- Dragon
- Number
- 83
- Illustrator
- Katsura Tabata
Buffer Piece - Dragon
Buffer Piece is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Dragon Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Katsura Tabata. It sits at card number 83 in the Dragon checklist and the Pokémon Tool subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $2.11 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Buffer Piece has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#83 in Dragon) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 44Average
Weak icon status.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
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Buffer Piece FAQ
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How much is Buffer Piece from Dragon worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $2.11 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Buffer Piece?
This printing is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Buffer Piece has been printed 3 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Buffer Piece?
Katsura Tabata illustrated this card. See Katsura Tabata's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Buffer Piece released?
The Dragon set released in 2003. This specific card (#83 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Buffer Piece?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Dragon set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.