"What’s Your Experience With Print Magic Proxies – Worth It or Not?"
Hey everyone,
Been thinking about grabbing some print magic proxies for casual Commander nights. Not tryna drop $$$ on real cards just yet, especially for decks I’m still testing.
How’s the quality? Do they feel decent in sleeves, or are they obvious fakes? And do they hold up after a few shuffles?
Also, where’s the best place to get ‘em? Seen mixed reviews online, so figured I’d ask here.
Would love to hear your thoughts—worth it or nah?
Thanks!
I’ve used print magic proxies for a while now, and they’re solid for casual play. The quality is surprisingly good—thick enough to feel real in sleeves, and the colors pop.
They do fade a bit after heavy shuffling, but for testing decks? Totally worth it. I got mine from MPC (Make Playing Cards), and they’ve been reliable. Just make sure to use high-res images for the best results.
Honestly, print magic proxies are hit or miss depending on where you get ‘em. Some feel flimsy, but if you go with a decent printer, they’re indistinguishable in sleeves.
I’d recommend checking out Etsy shops—some sellers specialize in MTG proxies and do a great job. Just read reviews first.
Nah, not worth it imo. Tried a few and they felt like printer paper glued to cardboard. Super obvious even in sleeves.
If you’re gonna proxy, just use placeholder cards or print your own on thicker stock. Save the cash for real cards later.
Print magic proxies are clutch for testing! I’ve ordered from MPCfill (just google it) and the quality is near-perfect.
They shuffle fine, and the colors are vibrant. Only downside? The edges can be a tiny bit rough, but a quick sanding fixes that.
Thanks for all the input, folks! Sounds like MPC is the move for print magic proxies. Gonna give ‘em a shot with some high-res scans.
Quick follow-up: Anyone have tips for cleaning up card images before printing? Some of my scans are a bit dark.
Appreciate the help!
I’ve had mixed experiences. Some print magic proxies look amazing, others are blurry messes.
Key tip: Always use high-quality scans and double-check the sizing. Also, avoid cheap eBay sellers—stick to known sites like MPC or ProxyKing.
For casual Commander? Absolutely worth it. I’ve used print magic proxies for years, and my playgroup doesn’t mind.
They feel close enough to real cards, and no one’s called me out yet. Just don’t try to pass ‘em off as real, obviously.
Quality varies a LOT. Some print magic proxies are indistinguishable, others are laughably bad.
I’d say go for it if you’re just testing, but don’t expect perfection. And yeah, MPC is the go-to for most folks.
Proxies are fine, but why not just use a printer at home? Sleeve ‘em with a basic land behind it, and you’re golden.
Print magic proxies are overkill unless you’re super picky about looks.
