Print MTG Reviews

We’re proud of the quality we ship—and we also know it matters more when someone else says it. We will post reviews here that are published online.

If you’re deciding where to print MTG proxies, it helps to see real-world comparisons and hands-on reviews—not just marketing copy.

Below are reviews that cover PrintMTG’s ordering workflow, print quality, finish/feel, pricing, and best use cases.

Reminder: 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.

PrintMTG vs ProxyKing (Quality, Feel, Pricing, and Use Cases)

Review Highlights (Quick Take)

Here are the main takeaways from the reviewer’s comparison:

  • ProxyKing realism: The reviewer says ProxyKing cards are extremely realistic and difficult to distinguish from authentic cards, including the appearance of holographic stamps and overall fidelity.
  • PrintMTG quality and consistency: The reviewer says PrintMTG cards still look great overall, but notes some variation card-to-card because the artwork is sourced from scans. A few cards appear lower resolution than ProxyKing when examined closely.
  • Color and finish: The reviewer describes PrintMTG as having solid color accuracy, though often a bit more saturated, and mentions PrintMTG has a slightly more matte feel than authentic cards.
  • Holo stamp difference: The reviewer notes PrintMTG’s “holo stamp” is printed rather than a true holographic effect, which is one of the clearest visual differences versus authentic cards.
  • Best use cases: The reviewer describes 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: The reviewer highlights PrintMTG’s paste-a-decklist workflow as a major advantage for printing full decks and mentions it works well with decklist sources like Moxfield and MTGA.

Why we include this review

We don’t control third-party reviews—and that’s the point. Independent reviews help you understand the 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.

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Transcript (for reference)

Intro (0:00)
The reviewer compares MTG proxy cards ordered from ProxyKing.biz and PrintMTG.com against original Magic cards, covering first impressions, realism, print quality, texture, pricing, ordering process, and intended use cases.

Card quality & realism (0:38–2:12)
The reviewer says ProxyKing aims for maximum realism and is difficult to distinguish from authentic cards. For PrintMTG, the reviewer notes that image quality can vary because the art comes from scanned sources; PrintMTG cards still look great, but some show scan artifacts on close inspection, and the “holo stamp” is printed rather than truly holographic.

Texture, feel, and consistency (2:13–3:46)
The reviewer says ProxyKing feels close to authentic cards, possibly slightly slicker/glossier. PrintMTG is described as having a slightly more matte feel and matching real cards in weight and dimensions; the reviewer notes PrintMTG has more variation card-to-card.

Pricing and selection (3:47–5:02)
The reviewer states ProxyKing uses flat pricing per card, while PrintMTG uses tiered pricing and can be cheaper for bulk orders, including full Commander decks and cubes. The reviewer also notes PrintMTG can print virtually any card in the Scryfall database.

Features & workflow (5:03–6:13)
The reviewer describes ProxyKing as a standard ecommerce catalog, and PrintMTG as a paste-a-decklist tool that generates a gallery and allows version selection via sets, with guides and videos explaining the process.

Conclusion (6:15–7:19)
The reviewer concludes ProxyKing is best for maximum realism, while PrintMTG is better for bulk printing, budget-friendly orders, playtesting, and casual kitchen table Magic—especially when exact match realism isn’t the goal.

Written Review: Draftsim Tested PrintMTG

Draftsim published a hands-on review that covers the full experience: ordering, delivery, card appearance, and small pros/cons from a “new to proxies” perspective.

Read it here:
https://draftsim.com/printmtg-review/

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 in about five days, packed in a bubble mailer with cards inside a thick toploader.
  • Small downsides mentioned: slight corner/edge wear attributed to packing tight in the toploader, and the reviewer notes they didn’t receive an order confirmation email. The reviewer also mentions some limitations when trying to add certain card types (like double-faced cards) and “strange syntax” edge cases.