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.
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.
ProxyKing Review: Premium MTG Proxies Without the 15, 2026
TLDR ProxyKing is one of the strongest choices for players who want premium MTG proxy cards without preparing artwork files or uploading an entire deck manually. The catalog includes more than 2,000 Magic cards, including Commander staples, premium lands, alternate…
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.