PROPHECY = RHYSTIC STUDY + RHYSTIC STUDY + RHYSTIC STUDY + RHYSTIC STUDY + RHYSTIC STUDY

[@glowingmonster]

You must open another box. It is foretold by the prophecy.

[@fsmoura]

18:05 Foil odds are 1:100. You opened 540 cards. Got 5 foils. Not weak at all; 5 is the expected quantity.

[@merling5825]

Rudy opening 2 boxes of a newer set: 15 minutes Rudy opening 1 box of an older set: 20 minutes

[@Step42Hen]

Merlin G he has to go slower in case he opens an expensive foil he can edit the video and make it look like it was never there.

[@fsmoura]

he goes slower because *it's more enjoyable*

[@simoncenteno2755]

It's the smell man, dont ever think it's anything else

[@MichaelDavis-zf6nt]

It's like a fine wine that must be savored, opposed to a cheap beer that must be shotgunned to withstand.

[@cloudyskiesnow]

I remember opening 2 boxes of Prophecy back in the day looking for an Avatar of Woe. Good times.

[@fsmoura]

great times

[@nicholashodges4048]

Thank you for taking your time and showing us the old art, it's what got me into magic when I was just a wee little Timmy in middle school .

[@mist602]

So I randomly came across this trying to figure out why rhystic study is so valuable. This brought me back to tenth grade and opening up packs, back when foils actually meant something and you knew you were getting something with value. Nabbed a foil Defense of the Heart all those years ago, one of my favorite feelings lol. Anyways, I'll be watching more videos! Love the work

[@otomustam7000]

I'd probably die on the spot if I take a shot every time this guy says his name.

[@DDBen]

Random note about Prophecy is a Gimmick the set has is you can open up a pack that is 100% foils. Its one in 20 boxes but it can happen.

[@RM-re5np]

This is true. I got one back in the day. Didn't know it was that rare though.

[@xaer0knight]

Rhystic Cave + Stasis deck = amazing. I remember when Keldon Firebombers were junk rares, from a buck to a spike of 7 bucks. still a great card with Dingus Egg

[@Arcdemon44]

@@XCodes I am building a top tier Ruric Thar deck, and I had never heard of Keldon Firebombers until now. It is for sure going into that haha.

[@LeftoverCurry8593]

I just found 5 of those in a box of bulk yesterday. $18 on cardsphere. Thanks Ruby!

[@LeftoverCurry8593]

Just sold one 14.99 sp on tcgplayer.

[@furlonium1]

"...do not mess with the integrity" -- drops box. Holy shit I let out a loud dad-laugh at that. My Wednesday nights are a normal person's Saturday night. Thanks for the chuckle.

[@capreus1983]

Wow, that foiling back in day, why would they ever deviate from that amazing foiling!!!

[@lugarcia616]

Christian Klarman RIGHT? They look absolutely amazing.

[@pablomartinez8601]

And the frame

[@tygonmaster]

Because the old foiling is good. Modern Magic is violently allergic to "good" anything.

[@mpellis22]

Back then people hated the foiling, they rejoiced when the new foiling came out. They also absolutely hated white border cards...how times change

[@tygonmaster]

@@mpellis22 I mean, the majority of people still hate white borders. There is just a fringe group of (very) vocal collectors that go nuts over them. Most white border cards do not command that much of a premium.

[@schragjr2379]

I got so excited when I saw this video in my feed! I opened a ton of prophecy back in the day. It was my favorite set. Thank you for this video!

[@caiodlimaM]

those old magic frames are waaaay more beautiful than the new ones. expecialy the artifacts

[@fsmoura]

yeah, that was some nice old borders and gorgeous art

[@muffinland]

Magic really went to hell in the original Mirrodin -- WotC didn't playtest it well enough and it was horrifically unbalanced such that you couldn't stand a prayer in even FNM events unless you could afford to drop several hundred dollars on Arcbounds and Skullclamps, the art started become standardized without the freedom to explore art styles outside of the "theme" of the blocks. And of course the new frames were introduced.

[@BarHonigfeld]

@@muffinland When they announced the new frames I was really disappointed. I assumed it was just a reaction to change at first and they would grow on me. Now, in 2019, I still think the new frames were an obvious downgrade.

[@kylekafka6636]

In general I like the new frames, but I do miss the brown artifacts

[@Habeev07]

YES. Old mtg cards will always be what people want. I love the borders up to 8th edition.

[@honigson8776]

i like the expert logos , it made me feel a better player :3

[@ThisHandleIsNotAvailable.]

Blows my freakin' mind that a common is the most expensive card in the set. Migic the Githering iges stringely. Is there even the possibility of breaking even on a box of Prophecy ?

[@hayato1886]

Probably not lol. Unless you pull big money foils and loads of Rhustic Studies. Even then you more than likely will not break even. Really cool set though

[@ThisHandleIsNotAvailable.]

@@hayato1886 Yes. This is more of a fun thing to do, not a money thing to do:)

[@koderandom3004]

Hmm this is the earliest I've ever been for a youtube video, and ofcourse it's my man rudy.

[@fsmoura]

Gawd damn f-ing beautiful old cards!

[@energygaming6191]

144 Dollars in Rhystic studys right there the Foil Avatar of hope is right around 5 bucks

[@lawrencebrigham2364]

One year later: 240$ worth of Rhystic Studies lol

[@user-uy3eq5hg1s]

Honestly didn't even know this set existed. That made it even more fun for me to watch. There's also a certain ASMR quality to opening MTG packs ;)

[@mattiabentivogli8144]

The art and the foiling here was astonishingly good Still loving the art now though, so fitting for every set, I actually enjoy that it is different, it helps me following many different planes, so cool and immersive

[@DogmaFighter]

I bought 5 packs of Prophecy from a random old guy on Facebook marketplace for $35. Opened 4 Rhystic Study.

[@SooJDM]

Dude studied $200 back out of his box price! Lol

[@cardboardu6019]

In many cultures pack fresh rhystic studies are a source of great pride and honor

[@blakedriggers1458]

Love it! Patreon here! Still, haven't ordered anything just want to pay him for the vids they make my night. Like a schedule!!! 3 months in :)

[@mikerearic6534]

I loved this video. I miss that era of magic

[@Rubberneck1965]

Prophecy was a fun set to play back then, with the goal of having all your lands or opponents lands tapped to get bonuses on cards, during the mana burn era. Happy I have 1 sealed box. Sad to know I bulk sold all my commons and uncommons years ago when Rhystic Study was worth 5 cents.

[@seancampbell157]

Love your videos. Congrats on your victory against "the professor"

[@lukasbubliauskas]

Bro I really miss the old card frame with the promo star and the bottom left of the text box. I LOVE those types of foils.

[@sw1ck]

Didn't realize how many packs I bought of this set back in the day. Damn this was pure nostalgia for me

[@JessicaZane4realz]

I can't believe I'm actually early for once over here. I think the last time was like 2 years ago or something. I have nothing to contribute to this video, so I guess I'll just leave it at that and say I still love your content after all these years.

[@moss81ish]

I wish that they hadn’t stopped making the encyclopedias with all of the cards pictured in them. I realize to make that nowadays would be a huge undertaking but those things were so cool to look through and you could learn about cards that you’ve never seen. A lot of these cards I’ve never had the chance to open and if they ordered play you just aren’t going to come across them

[@fsmoura]

7:17 OMG gorgeous old foil look at that! (ʘ‿ʘ✿)

[@illiji915]

Nothing beats the old school boarders and old school foil star

[@MTGUnpacked]

Nevermind Rhystic Study. Check out that Squirrel Wrangler!🤣

[@hotdog19opl31]

I REMEMBER COFFIN PUPPETS... and wing storm uncommon. I always played with those 2 cards casually. Holy cowww such a nice set. (Btw, never even knew foils were in this set. Maybe cause i didn't get em when i was younger)

[@jeremycarman8980]

Bro we need more whiteboard videos, and the philosophical card sorting videos kick ass...tighten up Rudy

[@rwxstudio7173]

The downvotes are from people jealous they don't have 2 full playsets of Rhystic Studies.

[@GROWLfactory]

"I would totally live inside that guy." - Creepy Rudy, 2019

[@80budokai]

Rudy, great video! Enjoy your Wednesday! 💯🙏🙌

[@GatheringtheMagic1984]

Rudy, when is the next market update for older booster boxes? Curious about boxes from the 2000-2003 era.

[@blastbeatindustries3191]

Arcbound Ravager or GTFO

[@gregpalmer6786]

This is in response to your video on MJ Holdings million dollar overstock buyout from 2018. I just want to say thank you. Thank you for strangling Wizards empire and destroying the price structure they have with LGS. The system has to crash before it can be rebooted. One day LGS will thrive without selling food and compete with other LGS in the same towns instead of eBay and Amazon. Thank you for your investment into the magic community Rudy..Cold and Capitalistic! LoL

[@Shatamx]

I opened a ton of these packs in 02/03. We got them so cheap at this tiny LGS. I wanted the Avatar of Woe. Pulled two!

[@deviltrigger85]

That foil Rhystic Deluge mindgaming everyone tho, damn.

[@Goldenbelmont]

They need to bring back these 143 card small sets. with foils back to the 1:100 chance. Make them more chase and harder to find. Remove mythic rarity. Remove planeswalkers.

[@Shutchohole]

I used to love Mageta the Lion. I dont think he was neccesarily super good, but I really thought he was back then.

[@GussR9]

When he pulled the "Foil" card that was awesome. Lol jokes on us. I love watching this guy unpack cards.

[@BarHonigfeld]

I wonder if a foil Foil is worth extra, just for the pun value.

[@GussR9]

@@BarHonigfeld that would be great.

[@sagesmukler9383]

Damn, we've been opening the cool shot lately.

[@razorx540]

Opening expert level packs was cool back in the day.

[@zelosthewilder]

I opened a box of Prophecy a few years ago and got 9 Rhystic Study cards.

[@forest2517]

You know the turtle it was in the fires of yamia deck

[@MrKennethb83]

Man awesome video ! This is my favorite set I’m so glad you did a box opening for this one love it so much!

[@MyLittleMagneton]

I thought watching this video would relieve the temptation of opening my Prophecy box. It's worse Rudy, it's worse!!

[@crazyj6056]

another amazing video from one of the best MTG creators out there Rudy keep up the good work Buddy you're awesome man I remember your revenge of card shop life that was a cool series anyway this comment has gone on long enough I look forward to more of your videos keep it up

[@threefortytwo23]

Great nostalgia video for me, thanks roobs

[@lumpyeuphoria5688]

We've waited so long for this.

[@mitchumd]

Hi Rudy/Community, I learned though thr video the common Rhystic Study is valued very high for a common card. Why is this?

[@meltie77]

Because it's a great card that sees a ton of commander play.

[@parrottf-1180]

Marcadian and Invasion block bosterboxes usely give 8x all commens and 4x all uncommens.

[@Maelthras]

Very beautiful art.

[@EthanBonardel]

Experts only. Ty

[@nicklittle8399]

I would freaking love to open a pack of prophecy, That would be incredible

[@velkejkoren]

Amazing art, great set. Reminds me of my early magic days, Avatars were the shit

[@stevendefeo8424]

Well over $100 in Rhystic Study. Freaking awesome

[@WangerZ3291]

before i say what i wanted to say, lemme say this first: i wasn't playing when prophecy was around. now, that out of the way: rhystic studies, common? rhystic studies at COMMON?!?!?

[@shanzulwhiteglintt3919]

Even with Fallen Empires being WAY older why is Prophecy more expensive? Is it mainly due to foils? Don't let this distract you from the fact that I made a grilled cheese sandwich today. And it tasted really good!

[@Daveo5012]

foil rhystic study. thats pretty much the tldr

[@connergilley8]

$18 common card = free money if the boxes are cheap

[@kujone]

Probably because prophecy was way better received than fallen empires... people love the nostalgia value of prophecy like me while a lot of people just remember being burned during homelands and fallen empires

[@BarHonigfeld]

Fallen Empires was overprinted to oblivion. I assume Prophecy wasn't. Iirc when Invasion hit no one was buying Prophecy anymore. I sure as heck wasn't. The whole Masques block was weird, they overcompensated from Urza being ridiculously OP and everyone noticed, so we bought very little and maybe that resulted in printing very little as well? Idk.

[@Conflict_Boardgaming]

I am not at all interested in Magic as a game. But I love Rudy! If you love Rudy, thumbs up this vid!

[@bobdole8830]

Just checked the only non-foil card worthwhile in the entire set is a 15€ uncommon EVERYTHING else, maybe except overburden, is bulk. Kinda sad for a 300€ plus booster box. So even with 8RS he lost about 150€ on the box, so even in an ideal box you're losing a ton of money with legions.

[@toscolitus]

That brings back some memories ...

[@Martyhero]

Prophecy isn't that old, I played with it when I was a ki- oh. Oh gods. Oh God I'm old. I remember Prophecy was a pretty junk set with its theme of tapping all your lands and easily foiled (pun!) rhystic spells. Good to know the Studies is worth something now, will have to skim through my 20 year old leftover commons for some. Cheers!

[@spooky_zen]

this set looks like a strange 90s anime somtimes

[@XZumex]

14? Maybe for an heavily played rhystic, but an pack fresh more like 20

[@tygonmaster]

"Mint" ones on TCG player are $15 as of writing. Given, mint is defined differently by everyone, but they are certainly out there.

[@SavitTheGoalie]

That was nuts

[@claimhsolais3466]

*Your hair is a bird, your arguments are valid.*

[@shuboy05]

Rhystic Studies in Prophecy is basically Hymn to Tourach to Fallen Empires. The best card in a very weak set.

[@itiamagu]

Extremely nostalgic

[@tonythepokemonguy751]

How dare he ignore the spiketale hatchlings!!!!! I love that card

[@michaelschuler2711]

They should start making old school magic cards. Bring back the old ability and all, just new character cards or something

[@thetwinkietroll5293]

@Alpha Investments best drinking game open a box of prophecy for every rhystic study pulled take a shot if a foil rhystic is pulled it is 3 shots!

[@AThousandSons1]

You glossed over a common spore frog! That's a 3 buck common my guy. Does work in graveyard decks.

[@captiannemo1587]

Mana Vapors is an GEM...

[@fallenvolrath]

Awesome!

[@Jerome...]

Old black foils are the best.

[@blastbeatindustries3191]

"It's all blue and Rhystic." -- my doctor

[@PatrickInTheBox]

All those rhystics are worth a whole lot more now

[@vakuzar]

Rudy I want you to play EDH on some channel. Wanna see what kind of deck you'd play!

[@Habeev07]

1:39 XD I want that on repeat XD

[@bennettniizawa7200]

Ah memories...this was the set that got me to quit playing. Imagine the savings!

[@mikepatrick6421]

Foil Rhystic Study is like $100 btw

[@KrepsyK]

I literally just paid 25 dollars to get a play set of most of these cards. No joke, worth it.

[@NeffMaster]

Had to watch twice for that drinking challenge and now I can’t see straight.

[@clintgahm1495]

You haven't lived until you've set the playback speed to half and listened to shwasted Rudy open an old box.

[@Infamous_man]

Waiting for Rhystic Study's comment

[@RaptorBlade]

Just got all 4 commander 2019 Precons today.

[@anders3553]

"You can almost see the drawn lines"

[@raif1029]

..I didn't think we could buy boxes from Rudy in Australia...

[@alfredhayes007]

He can't ship sealed product outside of the USA. He CAN ship opened cards. I know a lot of us Canadians also do the same!

[@raif1029]

@@alfredhayes007 that's really helpful. Thanks so much.

[@shyumby]

damn rhystic studies is the only costy card in it

[@spooky_zen]

this art trip me out

[@wrayday7149]

What a time to be alive.... when you detect a fraudulent card by its increased quality over the original product. If your cards do not look like pringles out of the pack. .... it's fake.

[@chrisgliniewicz7725]

Squirrel Deck FTW!!!

[@thekrillsta]

So I had no idea that card was worth anything. Haven’t played in forever, so i guess it became a commander thing while I was gone, turns out I have 3 of those in my binder 😂