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The MTG Card Back: Why It Has Stayed Almost Unchanged Since 1993

September 23, 2026 by Matthew Johnson

Painterly fantasy scene of a large, weathered card back with five colored circular symbols, standing before a fan of similar cards against a dark castle skyline.

Magic’s card back preserves a design created for a larger Deckmaster brand. Its longevity helps cards from different eras remain visually compatible.

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