Question 1

What is the current market value of Buffer Piece #84?

Accepted Answer

Buffer Piece from Arceus is currently trading around $0.30. Compared with last week, pricing is 33.3% lower. Against its 30-day baseline of $0.28, this card is pricing 9.0% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.09 to $0.33 (80% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Buffer Piece #84 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 33.3% this week, and current pricing sits 9% below its recent high watermark. The 90-day range spans $0.09 to $0.33 (80% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 9.0% above its 30-day reference ($0.28). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Buffer Piece #84 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2009, Arceus introduced this print of Buffer Piece. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. It carries a Pokémon Tool subtype designation. Card rules 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. Any damage done to the Pokémon this card 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. No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Buffer cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Buffer Piece often benchmark it against other Buffer cards. The current sample spans 2 comparable cards from 2 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.25 to $1.21 (384% spread). The current card sits -59% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.73. Notable alternatives include Buffer Piece #72 (Dragon Frontiers) at $0.25 and Buffer Piece #83 (Dragon) at $1.21.

Question 5

What set is Buffer Piece #84 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Arceus entered circulation in 2009. Series classification for this set is Platinum. With 111 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 17 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Arceus checklist, Buffer Piece occupies position #84 as a Uncommon card.

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