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.
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.
Buffer Piece (Arceus) is presently valued at about $0.23 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%.
Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $0.23. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.21 and a peak around $0.26 (22% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement.
Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.
Collectors tracking Buffer Piece often benchmark it against other Buffer cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 2 cards, 2 distinct sets.
Observed alternatives run from $0.25 to $0.49 (96% spread). The current card sits -38% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.37.
Notable alternatives include Buffer Piece #83 (Dragon) at $0.49 and Buffer Piece #72 (Dragon Frontiers) at $0.25.
Current valuation lens: Short-term movement is stable (0.0% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. With a 22% 90-day spread ($0.21-$0.26), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.
Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.23). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.
