Custom Proxy Art: Make It Cool, Not Confusing
Create thematic MTG proxy art that looks cohesive while keeping card names, mana costs, rules text, and important values easy to recognize during play.
Steven Seagull
Seagull Field Report: How to Identify the Real Threat at a Commander Table
A tactical guide to finding the real threat at a Commander table by judging win potential, hidden resources, engines, graveyards, and political incentives.
The Sleeveless Proxy Deck: A Case Study in Choosing Violence
Unsleeved proxies can reveal hidden cards through mismatched backs, uneven edges, wear, thickness, and texture. Here is why matching opaque sleeves are the practical default for casual proxy decks.
Commander Damage: The Rule Everyone Remembers Five Minutes Too Late
Track Commander damage without turning combat into an audit. Here is the 21-damage rule, the cleanest tracking methods, and the edge cases that cause table confusion.
Proxy Cards vs Playtest Cards: Same Mission, Different Briefing?
Proxy and playtest card often describe overlapping Magic stand-ins, but the words emphasize different missions. Here is how to choose, build, and use them responsibly.