Buffer Piece
Dragon · 83/97 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Édition
DragonNuméro
83/97
Rareté
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
47
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
About Buffer Piece
Buffer Piece is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 83/97 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Buffer Piece Price Analysis
The current market price for Buffer Piece from Dragon is $0.49 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.47 to a high of $0.47. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $0.98 — approximately 2.0x the ungraded market price. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +4.3% change. Trading activity for this specific card is limited, so prices may fluctuate more between individual sales.
Grading Buffer Piece
Professional grading is available for Buffer Piece and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.28 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.49 | $0.47 | $0.47 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.35 | $0.33 | $0.33 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | 0 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $13.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $3.25 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $5.00 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $0.98 | $0.98 | $0.98 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.24 | $1.83 | $1.83 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $3.25 | $7.59 | $7.59 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.06 | $1.09 | $1.99 | 11 |
Is Buffer Piece a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Buffer Piece typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
