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Can You Use MTG Proxies at FNM or Tournaments? Here’s the Actual Rule

TLDR You can absolutely bring MTG proxies at FNM… right up until the moment FNM is actually being run as a sanctioned event and the tournament rules show up to do their job. Which is, inconveniently, most FNMs. Let’s be painfully clear about what the rules say, what people think the rules say, and how […]

How to Proxy a Mana Base in MTG Without Warping Your Playtests

TLDR Your playtests don’t need perfect mana, they need honest mana If you want to proxy a mana base in MTG without turning your playtests into a fanfic where your deck never stumbles, you have to resist the most tempting lie in Magic: “It’s fine, I’ll just proxy all the best lands and see how […]

MTG Commander Power and Speed: Build to Your Pod, Not the Internet

TLDR So here’s the secret: MTG Commander power and speed is not an internet ranking. It’s a promise you’re making to the three people across the table that tonight’s game will feel like the same sport. The internet can’t help you keep that promise. It does not know your pod. It barely knows peace. Why […]

MTG Proxy Etiquette: Rule 0 Scripts

TLDR MTG proxy etiquette is the art of not turning a casual game into a courtroom drama about cardboard. The goal is simple: everybody knows what they’re signing up for, nobody feels tricked, and the game doesn’t stop every time someone squints at your “definitely-a-Gaea’s-Cradle” font choice. This is a toolbox of short Rule 0 […]

MTG Proxies for cEDH: Norms, Expectations, and Event Reality

TLDR cEDH is the part of Commander where people will debate a single sequencing choice for five minutes, then calmly present a deck that costs more than a used Honda. That’s why MTG proxies for cEDH are not a fringe thing. They’re a practical tool for making “competitive” mean “skill and prep” instead of “who […]

How to Ask an LGS About MTG Proxies (with Copy-Paste Scripts)

TLDR You’re about to do the most powerful social play in Magic: The Gathering: how to ask an LGS about MTG proxies without making it weird. Because here’s the truth. Local game stores do not wake up excited to adjudicate The Great Proxy Debate. They just want a smooth night, happy regulars, and nobody yelling […]

MTG Proxies in WPN Stores: What “Sanctioned” Means and Why Policies Vary

This post helps MTG players figure out when proxies are okay in WPN stores by explaining what “sanctioned” actually means, so they can show up prepared and avoid awkward conversations that start with “sooooo, about your deck…” TLDR The awkward truth about “MTG Proxies in WPN Stores” If you’ve ever heard “proxies are fine at […]

MTG Proxy Backs: Why Custom Backs Reduce Problems

LDR You can build the most polite, table-friendly proxy deck on Earth, and still ruin someone’s night with one tiny detail: the back of the card. MTG proxy backs are where a lot of real-world proxy problems either get solved quietly, or start a chain reaction of confusion, suspicion, and that one guy at the […]

What to Expect From Proxy King Quality (Finish, Variation, Sleeving)

ProxyKing quality is built around sharp printing, consistent cuts, and a premium feel in sleeves. Some minor variation between print runs is normal for any printed product, but major blur, banding, miscuts, wrong/missing cards, or shipping damage are not—and those are covered by our Quality Guarantee. If something looks off, sleeve a few cards and […]

PrintMTG vs MPC: Which One Is Better for MTG Proxies?

TL;DR: For MTG proxies, PrintMTG is a better overall choice compared to MPC. If you are deciding between PrintMTG vs MPC, you are basically choosing between two different philosophies. PrintMTG is an MTG-focused print on demand proxy shop built around one simple workflow: paste in a decklist, pick versions, print the whole thing. MPC (MakePlayingCards) […]