Overload
Overload is a Common Instant from Invasion (157) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $17.94 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Overload suits collectors and players working on Invasion who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Overload from Invasion?
Overload is a Instant in Invasion numbered 157. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Overload (157) is a format-relevant Instant in Invasion with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Overload worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $17.94 for Overload. Low and high spread runs $17.94 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.82; foil: $17.94; Normal: $0.49. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Invasion |
|---|---|
| Number | 157 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $17.94 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.82 |
| cardmarket | $1.82 |
| foil | $17.94 |
| Normal | $0.49 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Overload?
Overload is a Common printing in Invasion. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Overload?
Overload lists as Instant with keywords Kicker. Artist: Gary Ruddell. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Overload (157) is a format-relevant Instant in Invasion with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Overload is catalogued as Common Instant in Invasion, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $17.94 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.82; foil: $17.94; Normal: $0.49).
- Mana cost {R} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $17.94 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Overload from Invasion?
Overload is a Common Instant from Invasion numbered 157 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Overload worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $17.94 for ungraded Overload. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Overload?
Overload is catalogued as Common in Invasion. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Invasion.
Is Overload legal in Commander or Standard?
Overload shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Overload near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $17.94. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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