Question 1

What is the current market value of Buffer Piece #72?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Buffer Piece (Dragon Frontiers) sits near $0.28. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.27), by 2.7%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.24 to $0.28 (14% spread), a low-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Buffer Piece #72 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at 0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. The 90-day range spans $0.24 to $0.28 (14% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.27). The clearest graded reference is PSA 9 at $15.00, or +5257% relative to raw.

Question 3

What is Buffer Piece #72 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Buffer Piece appears in Dragon Frontiers, released in 2006. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. This print is categorized under the Pokémon Tool subtype. The card text reads: 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. Attack names are not present in the current metadata snapshot. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Buffer cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Buffer printings create a useful comparison set for Buffer Piece. The current sample spans 2 comparable cards from 2 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.21 to $0.56 (167% spread). The current card sits -27% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.39. Notable alternatives include Buffer Piece #84 (Arceus) at $0.21 and Buffer Piece #83 (Dragon) at $0.56.

Question 5

What set is Buffer Piece #72 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Dragon Frontiers entered circulation in 2006. Dragon Frontiers is grouped under the EX era. The checklist contains 101 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 20 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Dragon Frontiers checklist, Buffer Piece occupies position #72 as a Uncommon card.

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