Buffer Piece 83/97 – EX Dragon (Uncommon)

Pokémon · EX Dragon · Uncommon

Buffer Piece 83/97 Price

Buffer Piece (83/97, Uncommon) from EX Dragon is worth $0.53 to $3.15 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Reverse Holofoil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Reverse Holofoil sells for €4.70.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $3.15
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €4.70
30-day change: +6.4%
Printings: 2

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Buffer Piece prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Reverse Holofoil	$3.15	€4.70
Normal	$0.53	€1.14

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: EX Dragon
Card number: 83/97
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: November 24, 2003
Illustrator: Katsura Tabata
Card type: Item
Card text: Attach Buffer Piece to 1 of your Pokemon that doesn't already have a Pokemon Tool attached to it. If that Pokemon is Knocked Out, discard this card.
Attach Buffer Piece to 1 of your Pokemon that doesn't already have a Pokemon Tool attached to it. If that Pokemon is Knocked Out, discard this card. Damage done to the Pokemon 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.

Buffer Piece: common questions

How much is Buffer Piece 83/97 worth?

Buffer Piece (83/97, Uncommon) from EX Dragon is worth $0.53 to $3.15 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Reverse Holofoil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Reverse Holofoil sells for €4.70.

What set is Buffer Piece from?

Buffer Piece is card 83/97 in EX Dragon, released November 24, 2003. Its rarity is Uncommon. Illustrated by Katsura Tabata.

Is Buffer Piece going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Reverse Holofoil price on TCGplayer moved from $2.96 (September 5, 2026) to $3.15 (October 3, 2026), a change of +6.4%. The 30-day low was $2.96 and the high $3.15.

How do I check what my Buffer Piece is worth?

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