Buffer Piece

Buffer Piece

Buffer Piece appears in the Japanese print of Rulers of the Heavens, released on June 25, 2003. Buffer Piece is a uncommon rarity. The Rulers of the Heavens set contains 54 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Katsura Tabata.

Collector Insights

Buffer Piece is a Pokémon card from the Rulers of the Heavens set, released on June 25, 2003. Designed by artist Katsura Tabata, it is classified as a Pokémon with an Uncommon rarity. The card’s flavor text describes a mechanism where damage dealt to it by an opponent’s attack is reduced by 20, though this effect is applied after accounting for Weakness and Resistance. Additionally, the card instructs players to discard it at the end of their opponent’s turn following its play. It does not feature any listed attacks or HP value, adhering to the standard structure of certain Pokémon cards. The card’s functionality revolves around its interaction with damage reduction and timing-based discard mechanics. Its inclusion in the set highlights strategic gameplay elements tied to defensive and turn-ending actions. The design and mechanics align with the thematic focus of the Rulers of the Heavens expansion, emphasizing tactical resource management.

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.

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