Find reliable Warhammer-themed MTG proxies, official 40K Commander cards, and fan deck resources plus where to buy staples and print full decks today.
If you’ve ever looked at a Commander table and thought, “This deck needs more bolters and fewer vibes,” you’re not alone. Warhammer-themed Magic: The Gathering is one of those crossovers that actually plays well. The only problem is figuring out where to get the right stuff without turning your browser history into a conspiracy board.
This guide is for gameplay. Not display cases. Not “I’ll build it someday.” Just: where to find reliable Warhammer-themed MTG cards, proxies, and fan resources, and how to use ProxyKing and PrintMTG in a way that makes sense.
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Start with the official Warhammer 40,000 Commander decks (Universes Beyond)
If you want “Warhammer-themed MTG cards” in the most straightforward way, start here. Wizards released four Warhammer 40,000 Commander decks, and they’re packed with unique legends, new cards, and reprints with Warhammer flavor.
The four decks are:
Forces of the Imperium
Necron Dynasties
Tyranid Swarm
The Ruinous Powers
There are also Collector’s Edition versions where every card is surge foil (if you enjoy your cards looking like they were blessed by the Omnissiah). The official decklists are published, which matters because it gives you a clean “source of truth” for what’s actually in the product.
What to do with that information:
If you like the deck as-is: buy the precon and shuffle up.
If you only want specific cards: buy singles.
If you love the theme but want a different power level: use the precon list as the skeleton, then upgrade around it.
Build your Warhammer list faster with deck tools (Scryfall, EDHREC, Moxfield, Archidekt)
Once you move past “buy the precon,” the next problem is simple: finding the right cards quickly.
Here’s the short version of what each tool is best at.
A practical workflow that doesn’t melt your brain:
Pull the official decklist (or a community list).
Browse the Warhammer set on Scryfall to find “oh yeah, that exists” cards.
Check EDHREC for upgrade direction (ramp, draw, removal, finishers).
Save your final list in Moxfield or Archidekt so you can reorder later without rebuilding from scratch.
Warhammer-themed MTG proxies: two paths that actually make sense
If you’re reading this on PrintMTG.com, you’re probably already proxy-friendly for casual Commander, cube, and webcam play. The real question is how to proxy without making it messy.
In practice, most people end up with one of these two setups:
1) ProxyKing for key staples and premium foils (showpiece cards)
When you want a smaller number of high-impact staples—especially if you’re going for premium foils—ProxyKing is the move. Think: the cards you see every game, the cards you’re proud to cast, and the cards you want to look extra clean in sleeves.
2) PrintMTG for larger quantities and print on demand (full decks and bulk)
When you want a whole Warhammer-flavored Commander build, a stack of upgrades, a gauntlet of decks, or a cube list, PrintMTG is built for volume. You upload your decklist, pick versions, set quantities, and you’re basically done.
The smart part is mixing them.
Use ProxyKing for the “top shelf” staples and premium foils.
Use PrintMTG when you’re ordering dozens to hundreds of cards and you want a clean print-on-demand workflow.
ProxyKing for key staples and premium foils (the “showpiece” approach)
Warhammer decks are theme-forward, but Commander still runs on staples. Even the most lore-accurate Necron build eventually asks, “Cool… but can we hit our land drops and draw cards?”
ProxyKing is best when you want to cherry-pick:
Mana staples you’ll reuse across decks (fetch lands, duals, premium lands)
Commander staples you cast constantly
Foil upgrades for the cards you always want to see
Examples of the kinds of ProxyKing staples people target:
Premium land cycles (the kind you never regret owning as proxies)
Foil versions of evergreen Commander cards (because if you’re going to cast it every game, it might as well look nice)
A small “staples pool” you can move between multiple decks
This is also the “I want my deck to feel finished” option. A handful of high-quality staples goes a long way, especially when your deck’s theme is already doing the heavy lifting.
PrintMTG for print-on-demand decks, cubes, and larger quantities (decklist-to-door)
Now the bulk side.
If your plan is any of these:
“I want to build a full Warhammer-flavored Commander deck from a list.”
“I’m upgrading the precon and need 30–80 cards.”
“I’m making multiple Warhammer decks.”
“I’m printing a cube or a big battle box.”
…that’s PrintMTG territory.
PrintMTG’s core workflow is simple:
Upload your deck list
Search cards if you’re building manually
Choose set versions and quantities
Review your order (and yes, bigger orders typically mean better per-card value)
And if you’re doing Warhammer-themed proxies specifically, the killer feature is the ability to create your own designs in the Card Maker for custom “counts-as” cards, faction reskins, themed tokens, and alt-art treatments that keep your whole list visually consistent.
A good way to think about it:
ProxyKing = “I want the best version of a few cards.”
PrintMTG = “I want the whole deck printed cleanly, without babysitting the process.”
Fan-made Warhammer resources: deck ideas, themed tokens, and community builds
Warhammer has a huge fan creator culture, and MTG has… well, MTG players. So there’s plenty of crossover content, but reliability varies.
Here’s what tends to be worth your time:
Community decklists (best for gameplay)
Search for Warhammer 40K precon lists and upgraded variants on Moxfield and Archidekt. These are especially useful because you can copy, compare, and export.
What to look for in a “good” fan list:
A short description of the game plan (not just 100 cards dumped in a pile)
Tags or categories (ramp, draw, removal, wincons)
A clear commander choice (or a stated swap from the face commander)
Upgrade guides and card suggestions
EDHREC’s precon pages are good when you’re trying to upgrade without losing the theme. You’ll usually see the same patterns:
Fix the mana
Add more consistent draw
Tighten the removal suite
Add 2–4 ways to actually close games
Tokens and “counts-as” resources
For Warhammer decks, tokens matter more than usual (Tyranids especially). Fan token packs and themed token sheets can be great. Just make sure they’re readable and consistent with your deck’s look.
If you’re printing tokens anyway, it’s often easier to make a small token “bundle” in your PrintMTG order so everything matches.
Webcam gameplay tips: make your Warhammer cards readable on SpellTable
Warhammer art can be dark, detailed, and busy. That’s perfect for the setting. It’s also how you end up with a webcam game where nobody can read anything.
If you play on SpellTable, prioritize:
High-contrast text
Clean frames
Art that doesn’t swallow rules text
Sleeves that don’t glare like a lighthouse
SpellTable itself recommends a decent webcam setup (720p is a common baseline) and a modern browser. If your cards are readable in person but not on camera, it’s usually lighting and glare, not the card.
Quick buying plan: from “I want a Warhammer deck” to “it’s sleeved”
Here’s a simple plan that works for most people:
Pick your base: official precon list or a community upgrade list.
Decide your goal: stay thematic, crank power, or somewhere in between.
Choose your sourcing mix:
ProxyKing: a handful of premium staples / foils you’ll reuse
PrintMTG: the bulk order to finish the deck and keep it consistent
Add the boring stuff: ramp, draw, removal. (Warhammer vibes don’t replace functional Magic.)
Print tokens too: especially if your deck makes multiple types.
This avoids the classic trap: you buy 12 cool cards, then spend a month “meaning to finish the list.”
Conclusion
Reliable Warhammer-themed MTG gameplay comes down to three things: a trusted card list, good deck resources, and a print plan that matches what you’re building.
If you want official Warhammer cards, start with the Commander decklists and set browsers.
If you want to upgrade smart, use EDHREC and community deck builders.
If you want Warhammer-themed proxies that look cohesive in sleeves, mix sources:
ProxyKing for key staples and premium foils
PrintMTG for print-on-demand bulk and full deck orders (plus custom designs in Card Maker)
You’ll spend less time hunting and more time actually playing. Which is the whole point.