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Proxies & Playtesting

Why MTG Players Use Proxies for Playtesting, Cube, Commander, and Collection Protection

September 26, 2026 by Matthew Johnson
Painterly fantasy tabletop scene with dice, a deck box, landscape cards, and a large marked card showing black elemental-style symbols crossed by a red diagonal stripe.

Clearly marked playtest cards help Magic players evaluate decks, build Cubes, explore Commander ideas, and protect collectible cards. Here is how they differ from counterfeits and tournament proxies.

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