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MTG Proxy Cards: Foil vs Nonfoil Pros and Cons

MTG Proxy Cards: Foil vs Nonfoil Pros and Cons

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How to Mulligan in Commander Without Throwing Games | MTG Guide

How to Mulligan in Commander Without Throwing Games | MTG Guide

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MTG Proxy Color Consistency: Keeping a Proxy Deck Consistent Across Cards

MTG Proxy Color Consistency: Keeping a Proxy Deck Consistent Across Cards

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MTG Draft Night Box: Is Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night Worth Buying?

MTG Draft Night Box: Is Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night Worth Buying?

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MTG Proxy Image Prep: Upscaling, Sharpening, and Fixing “Crunchy” Art

MTG Proxy Image Prep: Upscaling, Sharpening, and Fixing “Crunchy” Art

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MTG Modern Staples: Why the Giants Fell Off

MTG Modern Staples: Why the Giants Fell Off

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Matte vs Gloss Finishes for MTG Proxy Cards: Handling, Fingerprints, and Lighting

Matte vs Gloss Finishes for MTG Proxy Cards: Handling, Fingerprints, and Lighting

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How to Upgrade a Precon on a Budget in MTG (Using Proxies to Test First)

How to Upgrade a Precon on a Budget in MTG (Using Proxies to Test First)

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How to Avoid White Edges on MTG Proxies: Scaling, Bleed, and Cutting

How to Avoid White Edges on MTG Proxies: Scaling, Bleed, and Cutting

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RGB vs CMYK for MTG Proxy Printing

RGB vs CMYK for MTG Proxy Printing

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Cutting MTG Proxies Cleanly: Tools, Corner Rounding, and Alignment Tricks

Cutting MTG Proxies Cleanly: Tools, Corner Rounding, and Alignment Tricks

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MTG Card Size, Bleed, and Safe Zone: The Print Spec Cheat Sheet

MTG Card Size, Bleed, and Safe Zone: The Print Spec Cheat Sheet

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300 DPI vs 600 DPI for MTG Proxies: What Actually Matters

300 DPI vs 600 DPI for MTG Proxies: What Actually Matters

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MTG Sleeves, Backing Cards, and Shuffle Feel: How to Make Mixed Decks Feel Consistent

MTG Sleeves, Backing Cards, and Shuffle Feel: How to Make Mixed Decks Feel Consistent

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How to Get Deep Blacks on MTG Proxies

How to Get Deep Blacks on MTG Proxies

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PDF vs PNG vs JPG for MTG Proxies: Which Prints Sharpest

PDF vs PNG vs JPG for MTG Proxies: Which Prints Sharpest

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Why Your Proxies Look Blurry: The 5 Most CommonCauses

Why Your Proxies Look Blurry: The 5 Most CommonCauses

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The Best Mana Rocks in Commander Format MTG

The Best Mana Rocks in Commander Format MTG

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Can You Sacrifice a Creature at Any Time in MTG?

Can You Sacrifice a Creature at Any Time in MTG?

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Commander (EDH) Guide for MTG Players

Commander (EDH) Guide for MTG Players

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MTG Final Fantasy Crossover Review in 2026: What Held Up

MTG Final Fantasy Crossover Review in 2026: What Held Up

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Why Mana Crypt Is So Good in MTG (and Why Commander Finally Banned It)

Why Mana Crypt Is So Good in MTG (and Why Commander Finally Banned It)

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An Overview of Every Major MTG Format

An Overview of Every Major MTG Format

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What is Stax in Magic: the Gathering?

What is Stax in Magic: the Gathering?

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The Essential Guide to Lands in Magic: The Gathering

The Essential Guide to Lands in Magic: The Gathering

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The Five Colors of Magic: the Gathering Meaning

The Five Colors of Magic: the Gathering Meaning

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How a Turn Works in MTG – Phases Explained

How a Turn Works in MTG – Phases Explained

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Magic Card Power 9: The Most Iconic Magic Cards

Magic Card Power 9: The Most Iconic Magic Cards

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The Dimensions of a Magic Card: A Complete Guide

The Dimensions of a Magic Card: A Complete Guide

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Pauper: Exploring Magic: The Gathering’s Most Accessible Format

Pauper: Exploring Magic: The Gathering’s Most Accessible Format

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Staples vs Synergy: When “Good Cards” Make Your Deck Worse

Staples vs Synergy: When “Good Cards” Make Your Deck Worse

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The Power of Mono-White in Commander

The Power of Mono-White in Commander

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When Do Creatures Heal in MTG

When Do Creatures Heal in MTG

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MTG Setlist: All Magic: The Gathering Sets in Order

MTG Setlist: All Magic: The Gathering Sets in Order

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Greatest MTG Villains: 10 Faces of Evil in Magic: The Gathering Lore

Greatest MTG Villains: 10 Faces of Evil in Magic: The Gathering Lore

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MTG Commander Masters Set: A Controversy of Value and Expectations

MTG Commander Masters Set: A Controversy of Value and Expectations

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MTG and Wizards’ AI Art Controversies: A 2026 Look Back

MTG and Wizards’ AI Art Controversies: A 2026 Look Back

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MTG Board Wipes: When to Fire Them, When to Sandbag, and How to Rebuild Faster

MTG Board Wipes: When to Fire Them, When to Sandbag, and How to Rebuild Faster

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Five Common Mistakes in Commander Format – MTG Tips

Five Common Mistakes in Commander Format – MTG Tips

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Lifelink MTG Mechanic Explained

Lifelink MTG Mechanic Explained

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MTG Furby Secret Lair Drop: Yes, Wizards Actually Did This

MTG Furby Secret Lair Drop: Yes, Wizards Actually Did This

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Teferi MTG: The Time Mage Who Keeps Paying for His Mistakes

Teferi MTG: The Time Mage Who Keeps Paying for His Mistakes

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How Do Poison Counters Work in MTG?

How Do Poison Counters Work in MTG?

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

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

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Creating Your Own Proxy Cards For Magic

Creating Your Own Proxy Cards For Magic

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How Does Protection Work in Magic: the Gathering?

How Does Protection Work in Magic: the Gathering?

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Storytelling in Pictures: The Heart of Magic’s Card Art

Storytelling in Pictures: The Heart of Magic’s Card Art

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Eldrazi in MTG: Lore, History, Best Cards & More

Eldrazi in MTG: Lore, History, Best Cards & More

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How to Make MTG Proxies

How to Make MTG Proxies

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Draft Boosters vs Set Boosters in MTG: Which Should You Get?

Draft Boosters vs Set Boosters in MTG: Which Should You Get?

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