We’re proud of the quality we ship—and we also know it matters more when someone else says it.
This page collects independent, third-party reviews of PrintMTG so you can see real-world comparisons and hands-on impressions—not just marketing copy.
You’ll find reviews that cover PrintMTG’s:
ordering workflow (decklist → versions → checkout)
print quality and consistency
finish/feel and handling
pricing and value for bulk orders
best use cases (playtesting, casual Commander, cubes, bulk builds)
Important reminder (please read): PrintMTG proxies are intended for casual play and playtesting. They are not for sanctioned tournament play and should never be represented or resold as authentic Magic cards.
How to read these reviews
Different reviewers care about different things. Some prioritize “closest-to-official look.” PrintMTG prioritizes fast deck printing, clear ordering, and a product that’s intentionally meant for casual use—including design choices that help discourage misuse.
If you’re printing for kitchen-table Magic, testing decks, cubes, or bulk projects, the “best” option usually comes down to your goals: speed and workflow, budget, consistency, and how you want proxies to be perceived at the table.
PrintMTG vs ProxyKing (Quality, Feel, Pricing, and Use Cases)
This review compares PrintMTG proxies to ProxyKing from a player’s perspective, including first impressions, print aesthetics, texture/finish, ordering flow, and value for bulk.
Review highlights (quick take)
Here are the main takeaways from the reviewer’s comparison:
ProxyKing’s aesthetic approach: The reviewer felt ProxyKing aims for a closer-to-official look and is harder to tell apart at a glance in many cases.
PrintMTG quality and consistency: The reviewer said PrintMTG cards look great overall, but noted some card-to-card variation because artwork can come from scanned sources. A few cards looked lower-resolution on close inspection compared to ProxyKing in the reviewer’s sample.
Color and finish: The reviewer described PrintMTG as having solid color accuracy, often a bit more saturated, with a slightly more matte feel compared to “slicker/glossier” cards in their comparison.
Clear differences (by design): The reviewer pointed out that some “authentic-style” effects seen elsewhere are not replicated as true effects on PrintMTG—making PrintMTG proxies easier to identify as proxies.
Best use cases: The reviewer described PrintMTG as a strong option when you want:
bulk printing
budget-friendly pricing
playtesting / casual kitchen table Magic
a clear delineation between proxies and authentic cards
Tooling and workflow advantage: The reviewer highlighted PrintMTG’s paste-a-decklist workflow as a major advantage for printing full decks, and mentioned it plays nicely with common decklist sources.
Why we include this review
We don’t control third-party reviews—and that’s the point.
Independent reviews help you understand tradeoffs and choose what fits your needs. If your goal is casual play, playtesting, cubes, or bulk printing, PrintMTG is built for that workflow: paste a list, choose versions, and print on demand.
Transcript summary (timestamped)
Intro (0:00)
The reviewer compares proxy cards ordered from ProxyKing and PrintMTG against authentic cards, covering print aesthetics, texture/finish, pricing, ordering process, and intended use.
Card appearance & realism (0:38–2:12)
The reviewer says ProxyKing prioritizes a closer-to-official look. For PrintMTG, the reviewer notes image quality can vary because some art comes from scanned sources; PrintMTG still looks great overall, but some cards show artifacts or softness on close inspection in their sample.
Texture, feel, and consistency (2:13–3:46)
The reviewer says ProxyKing felt closer to the finish they expected (described as slightly slicker/glossier). PrintMTG is described as slightly more matte while matching real cards in weight and dimensions; the reviewer notes more variation card-to-card.
Pricing and selection (3:47–5:02)
The reviewer describes ProxyKing as flat pricing per card, while PrintMTG uses tiered pricing that can be cheaper for bulk orders (Commander decks, cubes). They also note PrintMTG’s broad card selection.
Features & workflow (5:03–6:13)
The reviewer describes ProxyKing as a more traditional product catalog experience, while PrintMTG centers on a decklist → gallery → version selection workflow with supporting guides.
Conclusion (6:15–7:19)
The reviewer summarizes ProxyKing as a better fit if your main goal is “closest-to-official look,” and PrintMTG as a better fit for bulk printing, budget value, playtesting, and casual Commander—especially when perfect visual matching isn’t the goal.
Written Review: Draftsim Tested PrintMTG
Draftsim published a hands-on review covering the full experience: ordering, delivery, card appearance, and a few practical pros/cons from a newer-to-proxies perspective.
Written review highlights (quick summary)
Ordering experience: Described as easy and straightforward, with pricing visible as you add/remove cards and the price per card improving with volume.
Card appearance: The reviewer says the proxies looked crisp and high-resolution for the cards tested and did a good job capturing different frames/borders.
Card back: The review notes PrintMTG uses a subtle but intentional card-back difference designed to discourage resale as real cards.
Shipping & delivery: The reviewer received the order quickly and describes protective packaging.
Small downsides mentioned: Minor edge/corner wear (attributed to tight packing), missing an order confirmation email in their case, and some edge-case limitations (example: certain card types and decklist syntax quirks).
PrintMTG vs MPC for MTG Proxies
We’re actively collecting and curating comparisons across the most common “what should I use?” options—especially for bulk proxy projects and cubes.
This section is reserved for upcoming third-party comparisons and/or community reviews that test PrintMTG alongside MPC in real-world use.
Want to submit a review for this page?
If you published a review (video, blog post, Reddit write-up, etc.) and want us to consider adding it here, send us the link. We’re especially interested in reviews that include:
what you ordered (format, quantity, card types)
how you built the order (decklist source / workflow)
photos in natural lighting
notes on handling, shuffle feel, and edge wear
what you’d use the proxies for (testing, casual Commander, cube, etc.)