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MTG: The Best Things Wizards Did in 2025 (Yes, Really)

Out of all the years of Magic: The Gathering, 2025 was definitely one of them. A lot happened. Some of it was great. Some of it was the kind of “great” that makes you stare at the wall for a minute and wonder why you chose cardboard as a hobby. This post is my take […]

MTG Chocobo Bundle Review: Worth It at MSRP, or Nah?

People keep asking if the MTG Chocobo Bundle is “worth it.” Which is a funny question, because it usually means, “is it worth it if it’s sold out everywhere and the only option is paying some guy on the internet $200 to ship me cardboard and regret?” So let’s talk about what’s actually in the […]

Selling MTG Proxies Responsibly: Disclosure, Labeling, and Ethical Best Practices

People search for “how to sell MTG proxies” for a simple reason: lots of players want affordable, playable stand-ins for expensive cards. But selling proxies comes with real responsibilities. If your proxies are unclear, misleading, or too close to authentic cards, you can cross the line into deception or counterfeiting, run into takedowns, or cause […]

Where to Get the Best Print on Demand MTG Proxy Cards (2026 Guide)

TLDR If you want print on demand MTG proxy cards for an entire deck, PrintMTG is the easiest and most reliable option we’ve tested for decklist-to-door ordering, consistent card stock, and fast fulfillment. ProxyFoundry and MTG Print are solid runner-ups if you care more about international shipping workflows or you want alternate ordering styles. What […]

Power Level Talk: How to Have the Rule 0 Conversation Without It Getting Weird

If you’ve ever sat down for Commander with strangers (or friends you love, but not that much), you’ve felt it: the awkward little pause before the game where someone says, “So… what power level are we playing?” And suddenly everyone forgets how language works. That’s the whole point of the Rule 0 conversation. It’s not […]

Where to Buy “Counterfeit MTG” Cards? Don’t — Here’s the Safer, Ethical Alternative

Magic: The Gathering (MTG) has been around since 1993. It’s a popular collectible card game cherished by millions. The game’s depth, storylines, and varied expansions have created a huge secondary market. Some rare MTG cards are worth thousands of dollars. This high value means there’s also a market for fakes—counterfeit MTG cards. But there’s another […]

What Card Stock Does Magic: The Gathering Use?

If you play Magic long enough, you eventually fall down a rabbit hole about card stock. Why do real MTG cards feel so specific in the hand? Why do some proxy cards come close, but still feel a bit off on the table? Why do some packs have a slightly different texture or thickness than […]

Mastering Printing MTG Cards: A Step-by-Step Guide

Printing MTG cards at home is a nice way to test decks, protect expensive cards, and keep playing Magic with your friends without breaking the bank. In this article I’ll walk through printing MTG cards as MTG proxy cards for casual play, step by step. We’ll talk about what’s legal, what’s not, and how to […]

Why Charred Foyer and Ensnared by the Mara Just Shot Up

“Price spikes aren’t random. They’re receipts.” Two red cards that used to sit in binders are moving fast because new commanders actually use them. If you’ve built Gwen Stacy // Ghost-Spider or you’re eyeing Nathan Drake, Treasure Hunter, you’ve seen it: Charred Foyer // Warped Space and Ensnared by the Mara now matter. Here’s what […]

Creating Your Own Proxy Cards For Magic

If you play a lot, creating your own proxy cards is one of the easiest ways to keep games fresh without emptying your wallet. I like it because it blends deckbuilding with light design work. You get to try wild ideas, tune lists fast, and still show up with a clean, readable stack. In this […]

2025 MTG ban schedule mistake: what Wizards changed

Standard has been rough all summer. The 2025 MTG ban schedule mistake made it worse by locking action behind long windows. We lived through Cori-Steel Cutter and friends until June, then landed in Vivi Cauldron world. Wizards finally spoke up. The next ban announcement moves up. They also admitted the schedule was off, and they […]

High Fitness vs. Cardio Fuse: Utah’s Petty Cardio Cage Match

You’d think grown adults flailing to pop songs wouldn’t trigger a meltdown, but welcome to Utah, land of long skirts, big hair, and even bigger grudges. If you’ve never heard of High Fitness, imagine an ‘80s aerobics video that escaped VHS, swallowed a Spotify playlist, and then asked for your lunch money. Emily Nelson co‑founded it, slapped […]