Buffer Piece 83/97
Set: Dragon
Released: Nov 24, 2003
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Buffer Piece 83/97 Population Report
How often each PSA grade appears in the population for this card variant.
Grade
Pop
% Pop
Value
- PSA 10 Gem Mint545.45%$53.00
- PSA 9 Mint327.27%—
- PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint218.18%$31.38
- PSA 7 Near Mint00.00%—
- PSA 6 Excellent-Mint19.09%—
- PSA 5 Excellent00.00%—
- PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent00.00%—
- PSA 3 Very Good00.00%—
- PSA 2 Good00.00%—
- PSA 1 Poor00.00%—
Is Buffer Piece 83/97 worth grading?
Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.53 raw copy.
- Profit
- Loss
- Break-even
Break-even $32.79
$0.53
Raw
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PSA 1
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PSA 2
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PSA 3
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PSA 4
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PSA 5
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PSA 6
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PSA 7
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$31.38
PSA 8
−$1.23
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PSA 9
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$53
PSA 10
+$17.58
Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.53 raw cost.
Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.
Card Details
- Card TypeTrainer
- Card Number 83/97
- Card RarityUncommon
- Pull Rate1 in 16.5 packs (6.1%)
- IllustratorKatsura Tabata
- LanguageEnglish
- Release Date24/11/2003
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Dragon
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
Card Attributes
- Energy Type Trainer
Rules
- 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.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a glowing, ornate pendant resting atop a moss-covered rock, nestled among vibrant green leaves in a shadowy, serene forest setting, suggesting a hidden treasure or protective charm quietly glowing.
Playability Overview
Buffer Piece offers a strategic, temporary shield to absorb minor hits, making it useful for stalling or protecting vulnerable Pokémon early in a match without committing to long-term defense.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Defensive StrategyThis Buffer Piece card has a unique, almost mystical look with its glowing colors. It’s all about protection, so it would fit well on a page dedicated to defensive tactics or support cards. Consider placing it near other items that enhance survivability, like healing tools or shields, to emphasize that protective theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Strategic / Glowing / Defense Boost / Supportive Gear
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