Buffer Piece

Dragon Frontiers 72/101 • uncommon

Set: Dragon Frontiers
Number: 72/101
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2006
Market price: $0.27
Artist: Katsura Tabata

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Market

What it's worth

$0.27market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.26 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Dragon Frontiers set, the Buffer Piece serves as a specialized utility tool for players looking to refine their deck's stability. Its designation as an uncommon find makes it a reliable staple for collectors who appreciate the tactical options that cards of this rarity level bring to the table.

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Card face

What it does

Pokémon Tool

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.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Buffer Piece card was released as part of the Dragon Frontiers expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which hit shelves in late 2006. This set is particularly notable for its focus on Delta Species Pokémon and the return of dual-type mechanics, capturing a time when the game was heavily emphasizing elemental shifts and experimental tactical tools within the competitive meta.

The artwork for this trainer card was provided by illustrator Ryo Ueda, known for a distinctively clean and technical style that fit well with the utilitarian function of the card. Within the game, Buffer Piece was designed to provide defensive utility by reducing damage from attacks, reflecting the expansion's strategic focus on survivability in a format characterized by high-damage output.

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About

About Buffer Piece

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