INVASION - THE END IS NEAR

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[@monkeygaming2859]

With all the current events, doing an opening of Apocalypse would be PERFECT

[@TheTramil]

Invasion! I'm so happy. I watch most of your stuff, but honestly, the nostalgia when you open the older sets makes me so happy. Thank you again for this.

[@arimath6685]

10/10 on these intros. Didn't know Star Ocean was a collectors item. My first deck was a Kavu deck, still have it.

[@PixelPhoenix]

Well, Star Ocran isn't. I think Rudy just likes PS1 games. He's known for having attachments to them. Pretty nostalgic.

[@gkezele]

@@PixelPhoenix it is pretty collectible. 60 bucks complete, about 300 sealed

[@PixelPhoenix]

@@gkezele But that can be said for most retro games.

[@PHemidall]

When mtg ART was wild without being neither cartoony like earlier sets, or watered down and boring like the new ones.

[@OiledUpFatMan]

Yup. The shitty political correctness is especially nauseating, and an insult to art in general.

[@Alvaro-qp1ww]

Playing Premodern format is the solution

[@direwolf1912]

I deeply love the power level of the old cards so much. The matches had another quality. And there were no Planeswalker with "You Have-To-Kill-Me-In-Two-Turns-Or-The-Game-Is-Over"-Crap !!!

[@doctorworm3735]

Completely agree, it was more about synergies and exploiting mechanics, using the cards together as opposed to the few win cons and protection for those win cons. I stopped playing when Planeswalkers came out. Then came back until they had the indestructible god cards and even more planeswalkers. Then came back until the dnd dice roll crap.

[@TheMrSlyxx]

I always preferred this older type of art. There is more character, the colors are richer, and the style is quickly recognizable. I feel like they need to consider ditching more of the digital art for this style again.

[@shawnamell3069]

Oh god, I'm 12 all over again... invasion will always be my first love. I remember walking into my first LGS on release date of INVASION to get the new goodness. My friend convinced me to join him and see why he loved MTG. Seriously I could go on and on. Like I'm doing now. I indeed had a kavu deck. Mixed with enchantments like armadillo cloak.

[@geraudbroussaud894]

Quinton Hoover....May he rest in peace, I was shoked when I learned he passed away. He had such talent ! Not very lucky with that box .... But to whoever who wasn't there at the time, Invasion was so good at thje time it brought me back to Magic..... undermine ! :)

[@henkdachief]

i have the strong desire to play and collect "star ocean: the second story" for the SONY Playstation 1.

[@bryanandrews3986]

I'll take Persona and Persona 2. How much?

[@scottsgameemporium1621]

Such a good game

[@Remember_Baker]

@@bryanandrews3986 If you have to ask you can't afford it.

[@bryanandrews3986]

@@Remember_Baker Last I checked you can't send a blank check digitally.

[@Gyousel]

@@bryanandrews3986 The PSN versions of P2IS is $20 and P2EP is i think $10 USD, IS is the PSP version of the game and the EP is the PSX version

[@xbyuxrih2742]

Always love some Invasion. First set that released after I started attending tournaments. I remember duplication like in this box happened fairly often. Also, Blind Seer is Urza in disguise.

[@MattcasterMage]

God I love this set. Bet the cards smell realllllll good.

[@alexandriawescott9600]

Man this set is LOADED with iconic artists. Rob Alexander, Jon Avon, Quinten Hoover, Therese Nielson, Dan Frazier. Wow!

[@MyLittleMagneton]

I bought a collection of old cards like 10 years ago, and someone had drawn a 'd' from the second 'l' on all the Armadillo cloaks, lol.

[@michaeldiedrich8990]

A trip down memory lane when all was well and right in the world. When IPA referred to the INVASION, PLANESHIFT and APOCALYPSE block rather than beer. Thanks, Rudy.

[@TheMr02drop]

This takes me back. Invasion Block was the first time I made the Pro Tour. We drafted it sooo much back in the day.

[@hometownhobbies103]

i never could have imagined Terese was green like a goblin!

[@terrorshard2916]

Invasion block was the first time I started playing competitive T2 magic...this brings back so many memories.

[@luckyseven8572]

Oh man the intro is crazy, It draws you right in! Best merchandising EVER! Rudy, Tarentino is nothing compared to you. Simply Amazing.

[@TheMartinSan]

Whoa, I started my mtg addiction with this set :) The Nostalgia is so heavy I could cut it with a knife :D

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

I remember seeing those little "Expert" markers on the packs when I was playing originally. I barely remember it, but that's one of the things that brings back the nostalgia like crazy.

[@MegaSeanzilla]

This was my first main set. After collecting starter 99 cards. I will always love invasion block

[@manadorq5831]

5:40 “Urborg Missionary” ...

[@DMFF_YT]

Why did I never get a notification for this?! Thank you for the wonderful throwback, Rudy. Invasion was the set that was current when I began playing magic, so this was truly a nostalgic experience!

[@alley28]

Invasion block has a special place for me as its the set I returned to after a long hiatus of playing mtg. Loved the multi-colored aspect and the crazy color interactions

[@shiftyjedi3417]

Old school Magic foils are legit. I have a foil Second Chance that I opened back in 99 and I could still land a plane with it’s reflective properties today.

[@FosforoGaming]

Rudy, I started to play when Invasion was "the newest set" :P Thanks for this video!

[@TheSomberlain93]

Ahh Invasion, my first contact with MTG. so much nostalgia :)

[@BigBobsMTG]

I am interested if those upside down fools have a right side up back!

[@Rhoney716]

This was when I was a 10 year old with lawn mowing money and saw these constantly in the 5 cent commons. thanks for bringing back memories

[@theoreowhisperer2560]

Man I cannot believe the amount of rare duplication from this box! Invasion and Odessy were HUGE sets back in the day.

[@andrewparker3488]

Great opening. I miss that whole set. I lost it in a fire along with a massive collection close to ten years ago. Was nice to see some of those older cards, but great googly moogly Batman. You could almost see those foils curling little by little during the video.

[@7Alberto7]

So many memory...so many feelings...thanks Rudy amazing time

[@caferockgarito3310]

That was the first time I bought an mtg pack! 60 semi randomized card, I didnt understand anything! Good memories Nice production bro! That lawrence of arabia theme.

[@jaydub5515]

When I was a n00b, Invasion was my favorite set, all the way up until I first retired Magic around Mirrodin. I think it was the wedge color themes. I still have an old school 3 ring binder with clear pages that has almost a complete set of Invasion, that I got from trades almost entirely. I'm still missing 2 cards, but I do have a couple higher end foils in it: Opt, Starlight Sanctum, Sissy, and a couple others.

[@jaydub5515]

It's soooooo bad though after watching this.... no aura Shards even?

[@MPagano84]

I miss when artifacts were all brown boarder. sooo amazing.

[@mattgreen2559]

Back in the day, if a box gave you 2 Absorbs and 1 Undermine, you came out like a bantdit! Those were the shit in standard during Invasion block!

[@MangaJosh]

Dude! Invasion and torment and everything around there is my jam. That’s where I started getting into magic

[@cyrilpit3505]

These old arts are gorgeous. So sad I was not in mtg at that time. Great box opening, thanks to the Patreon, thanks Rudy.

[@thekemosabe346]

Man I love invasion. Fond memories of this set as a kid.

[@Torenhire]

Invasion! My first magic set ever. I need to get the next video opening for this set. I used to play some dumpsterfire Devouring Strossus deck just because I loved the card, haha. Such a soft spot for this era's art.

[@daltonwakeup9537]

Nice foil power armor! That’s normally a 20 cent common, that foil bumped it up to a 35 cent common. Value town !!

[@metalor5605]

Invasion was the base set for the Invasion Block. Getting a foil rare on that one was very hard.

[@TabletopGamer99]

Love watching this video. I bought Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition and played the heck out of it during senior year in high school, so it brings back some amazing memories.

[@someguy4331]

gotta love when old rudy vids pop up on my feed. gotta watch em. xD

[@MetFreak42]

Up until recently I had a foil Chromatic Orb. Sat in my collection untouched since I opened the pack the week of release. Saw buying price was around $100 NM. Figured, yeah, time for someone else to get it and use it in a deck. Got 60% worth in cash and picked up few other cards I needed instead.

[@KyleBaran90]

Invasion? Wonderful. I first bought a Planeshift deck, Barrage, when I was 12 or 13 and was into Pokemon. I had no idea what it was, and then it just kinda floated around until Mirrodin came out and we all started to play it in school.

[@azamhassan1265]

Rudy : "Shoreline Raider..Foil No.1..Wowwww" *checks the price : USD 0.19 Me : meh..

[@ddrguy3008]

All foil invasion uncommons are misprinted as commons. Learned this getting dragon attendants for my collection.

[@yongyea4147]

1:08 That moment your mind says gross... but you can't stop watching.

[@rustyshackleford11]

this music reminds me of that pilot guides show also, invasion was a set when I started playing when I was like 10 years old or something.. I stopped playing when I was like 15 or something and seeing this old stuff brings back memories

[@GamboTheGent]

The art in this set is absolutely incredible.

[@kevinandhismusic]

The dramatic music, all those boosterboxes, very touching...😂

[@alejandrovivas8567]

I started playing MTG with that exact set and my wildest dream was to make a Kavu deck, y REALLY loved kavus back in the day

[@captiannemo1587]

Always felt the whole Invasion block was one of the more forgotten blocks in magic.

[@natelinhart114]

Thank you Rudy for your videos, positivity, and awesome distractions during this time! :)

[@Gameflyer001]

Love that Absorb. I use a Quiron Trailblazer in my Sultai ETB commander deck.

[@MTGUnpacked]

Another thrilling opening sequence and pack opening! Love the artwork on this set👍

[@sigma6840]

God teh decks I could put together with that collection. The jealousy is real! Love your vids man.

[@dalt992]

Wow, what a nostalgic video that was! Brings back memories

[@Inflatableorc]

24:15 that Djinn is really going ham.

[@406278]

I miss this era or art. A shame we will never go back to it, but I guess that makes this era even more special.

[@VinnieKielbasa]

Aw man, one of the greatest sets in Magic history for sure.

[@jenniferfoxx3189]

Rudy, I'm totally curious about the opening music! It sounds familiar but I can't place it. Star Ocean is a classic, love it. The Magic of course is good too =)

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

5:58 never seen the card before, but it looks mighty interesting. This could stop lands like Kjeldoran outpost and on top of that it replaces itself 🤔

[@Wolfstanable]

That and Teferi's Response were printed in response to Rishadan Port ruining standard.

[@zap688]

FINALLY! No throne of garbage or garbageros. WOO GIRL SAYS WOOOO!

[@JoeYoyoing]

When are you going to do the Charmin collectors edition opening?

[@datchoppinator5592]

baerleon *fartwork

[@sampayne1949]

When that fucking bear stops eating my oatmeal

[@FunktapusGaming4Lyf]

I usually enjoy the random, license-free music you put on your vids, but this one just really set my teeth on edge with how the time signatures didnt line up 🥴🥴

[@bbkiljan]

I love this style of opening for... Openings 🤓🤓🤓

[@capreus1983]

I am in my Stronghold these days! Living like a monk in the deep mountains!

[@Enchurito]

Were the uncommon foils just inserted upside down or is their back on the correct way and the front upside down?

[@knowyourchances]

Rudy is now to be camera man on all adventure films from here on out

[@RuneMKK]

Speaking of good foils a lot of the old school Chromium pre 2000s Fleer Marvel and Comic cards like Spawn had some gnarly foils and holo chase cards.

[@xildtru4515]

I am so sad he did not look at the back of that foil upside down foil. Could have a nice misprint there.

[@Gandalf22476]

Ed Bassmaster - "Would you look at that?"

[@babbylonmon]

Rudy, you know way more about MTG than most people, but you don't know jack about Invasion. Epic run down memory lane though.

[@jasonstender3102]

This was my heyday of playing Magic. I fell out of my seat when you said it was 20 years old.

[@moldgrim1]

The intros...the hairy arms...the mtg love. MORE please!

[@ladiesman2048]

I'm always impressed with Rudy's intro music choices

[@PhilShary]

sounds like something from Diablo soundtrack for the desert act :)

[@oberondargos5465]

This made me realize that we need a Jund Legendary Kavu for Kavu tribal EDH!

[@HeyApples]

An entire box without Aura Shards, wow that's wild.

[@kingginger3335]

I agree with assessment that the foils in this set were the best

[@Pfromm007]

0:00 - Actual footage inside a long lost ancient mysterious taco pyramid.

[@rolandoreyes8416]

Used to draft this set like crazy back in its day, love this vid!

[@Molimo95]

peak mtg artwork with lots of rebecca guay pieces.

[@Wolfgar-jx5kl]

Looked up the set . The regular cards are not worth much for being so old but your right about the foils .. man there some pretty expensive ones in this set .

[@TheeNextLevel9000]

The intro sounds like were entering the world of Yugioh!!!! I think i've heard this type of music like in Aladdin or Kingdom Hearts.

[@KingGameReview]

I loved Invasion when I was a kid. I think it was all the dragons.

[@oberondargos5465]

My entry point along with 7th Edition! Man...20yrs ago...

[@plazstic]

This was the greatest intro I’ve ever seen

[@NegativeNezzy]

TeReSe NiElSeN iS a TeRf!! Seriously, Terese has the best art ever! Ain't nobody can tell me otherwise.

[@Hawkamoto37]

I need to know if the back of that upside down card was also upside down or if it was a misprint. And when you need something, it's a responsibility.

[@m.vanwees6824]

I am doing this for 48 years and i am 35 years old... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Dying over here

[@Kjuubi]

I love the beginnings of your movies.

[@ESP4thaWin]

8:27 You're damn right Rudy. The old foils were 100000 times better.

[@jorgenorberto293]

12:25 Yes, it's true. Blond, blue eye girl is her face. That is a self portrait of Terese Nielsen.

[@sam1127x]

Yea the old foils were the best. They curled pretty bad though because of their thickness. New foils have a thinner layer and are less curly.

[@SHHDADDYSWORKN]

I dont know squat about MTG but love everything about your content. @rudy@alphainvest

[@TabletopGamer99]

If you miss awesome old cards like Coalition Victory, you should go reread Happily Ever After sometime. :) I think they are both pretty cool cards.

[@b1gsalty502]

no raging kavus or kavu titans :'( thank you Rudy for these awesome retro openings! Happy Tasty Taco Tuesday everybody!

[@b1gsalty502]

however, he did get the absorb/undermine pulls... :)

[@ZtgWolf1354]

The video opening was fucking dope lol