Build a Proxy Matchup Gauntlet Without Maintaining Eight Permanent Decks
A practical system for testing an MTG deck against a curated field of proxy opponents without keeping every deck permanently assembled.
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How to Rule 0 a Fully Proxied Commander Deck Without Making It Awkward
A fully proxied Commander deck needs two separate conversations: whether the table accepts proxies and what kind of game the deck creates. Here is how to cover both without delivering a pregame TED Talk.
How to Test an Expensive Commander Staple Before You Buy It
Use a transparent proxy, a fixed replacement slot, and a simple 5–10 game log to learn whether an expensive Commander staple actually improves your deck.
How to Label Proxies in a Deck That Also Contains Real Cards
A practical system for labeling playtest cards in a mixed authentic-and-proxy MTG deck while preserving readability, face-down consistency, and table transparency.
How to Build a Proxy Vintage Cube for Testing Without Buying Power
Build and test a powered Cube without buying every expensive card first. This workflow covers hidden-information audits, repeatable drafts, useful logs, and careful list revisions.
Bringing a Proxy Deck to an LGS: Store Policy, Pod Consent, and Good Etiquette
Bringing proxies to a local game store involves three separate questions: what the event permits, what the store allows, and what your pod accepts. Here is how to handle all three without making game night weird.
How to Build a Proxy Sealed Pool for Custom-Set or Limited Testing
A practical system for building and running proxy Sealed pools that protect hidden information, support repeatable testing, and produce useful feedback.
How to Have a 30-Second Rule 0 Conversation About Proxies
A practical 30-second Rule 0 script for discussing Commander proxies, expensive staples, deck power, custom cards, and store or event restrictions.
How to Audit a Proxy Deck for Accidental Marked Cards Before Game Night
A practical pregame audit for finding visible, tactile, and shuffle-based tells in a sleeved proxy or playtest deck without confusing casual consent with tournament legality.
Double-Faced Cards in Proxy Decks: Five Clean Ways to Handle Them
Five practical ways to handle double-faced playtest cards while preserving hidden information, keeping games readable, and respecting sanctioned-event limits.