You built the deck. You goldfished it. You tweaked two cards. Then ten cards. Then you looked at the price and suddenly you’re in a long-term relationship with a spreadsheet.
Let’s skip that part.
LetsProxy ordering is built around one idea: if you can get your decklist into readable text, you can turn it into clean, playable proxies without wrestling with file settings (or your printer’s favorite lie, “Fit to page”).
TLDR
- Fastest path: paste a decklist (quantity + card name) and review counts.
- Using Moxfield or Archidekt: paste the deck link or export to text and paste that.
- Want something done-for-you: pick a curated deck or precon and print the whole list.
- Want custom cards: design them in our card tools, or upload your own print-ready files.
- Reminder: proxies are for casual play and playtesting, not sanctioned tournaments.
Choose your order path
| What you have | Best option | Best for | What you’ll do |
|---|---|---|---|
| A decklist in any normal text format | Paste or upload a decklist | 95% of orders | Paste list, confirm counts, pick print versions |
| A Moxfield / Archidekt deck | Import from a link (or export to text) | People who brew online | Paste link or export, then review |
| “I just want a full deck printed” | Curated decks / precons | Gifts, new players, group nights | Pick a list, print it as-is |
| Custom designed cards | Card design tools | Custom commanders, cube themes | Design, proof, add to order |
| Your own finished files | Upload your designs | Artists and print nerds | Upload files, run a quick quality check |
If you’ve used PrintMTG before, this flow will feel familiar.
Before you start (3 things that prevent 90% of problems)
- Get your list into simple text.
Quantity + card name is perfect. Set codes, categories, and headings are optional. - Decide how picky you are about versions.
Some people want “any readable printing.” Some people want “all Retro Frame because I am like this.” Both are valid. Just know which you are before you start clicking. - Decide if you want tokens and a sideboard printed.
Commander players: yes, your deck makes tokens. Modern players: yes, you have a sideboard. Your future self will thank you for being honest now.
Option 1: Paste (or upload) a decklist
This is the main workflow, and it’s the one we built for speed.
What formats work?
If it looks like a normal decklist, it probably works. These are safe:
Format A: quantity + card name
1 Sol Ring
1 Arcane Signet
10 Island
Format B: “2x Card Name” shorthand
2x Counterspell
1x Rhystic Study
Format C: Arena-style lines with set codes
1 Lightning Bolt (M11) 146
4 Island (UNF) 244
If your exporter adds extra info, it’s usually fine. Card name matching is the important part.
Heads up about headings (categories)
Headings are great for readability, and useless for printing. That’s not an insult, it’s a feature.
If you use headings, the safest pattern is to prefix them with // so they’re clearly “not a card line”:
// Creatures
1 Esper Sentinel
1 Dockside Extortionist
// Lands
10 Island
Tokens and sideboards
If you want them printed, include them. Just label the section.
// Sideboard
1 Wear // Tear
2 Rest in Peace
// Tokens
1 Treasure Token
1 Soldier Token
Token naming varies by source. If a token doesn’t match cleanly, you can usually search and select the right one during review.
The review step (do not skip this)
This is where you catch the classic issues:
- A card got missed because the name was slightly off.
- Your exporter included the maybeboard.
- You accidentally pasted two versions of the list.
- You typed “Forest” as “Forrest.” I have done this. Ask me how I know.
Fix it now, while it’s free.
Option 2: Import from Moxfield or Archidekt
If your deck already lives online, importing is the easiest way to avoid copy-paste mistakes.
The clean way: paste the deck link
If the importer supports direct links, paste your Moxfield or Archidekt URL and let the system pull the list.
The always-works fallback: export to text, then paste
Sometimes link imports are picky. Text exports are not.
- Moxfield: export or copy a text decklist and paste it.
- Archidekt: export as text (not an image, not a screenshot of your monitor, not a vibes-based interpretation).
If your export includes maybeboard or “not in deck” sections, remove those lines before importing. You want only the main deck (and sideboard/tokens if you’re printing them).
Option 3: Print a curated deck or precon
This is for the “I just want to play” crowd.
- Pick a deck from our curated list (precons, staples lists, theme decks, and other ready-to-go builds).
- Print the whole deck as-is, or make small swaps if you want to personalize it.
- Great for:
- getting a friend into Commander without making them buy a mortgage down payment worth of staples
- printing multiple decks for a group night
- “I want this precon, but I also want it to show up on time”
Option 4: Print custom designed cards
Custom cards are where proxy printing gets fun, and also where readability can quietly die if you’re not careful.
Use our design tools when you want:
- a custom commander with real rules text
- alt-art versions that still play cleanly
- cube themes and custom tokens
The rule for custom cards
A custom card should be readable at arm’s length in sleeves.
That means:
- clear name line
- clear mana cost
- rules text that isn’t “8pt font because it looked cool on my laptop”
If you want SpellTable-friendly customs, keep it even cleaner. (SpellTable is allergic to glare and tiny text.)
Option 5: Upload your own designs (print-ready files)
If you already have finished files, this is the fastest “power user” path.
File prep that actually matters
Here’s the boring print stuff that saves you from disappointment:
- Export at print size, not “close enough.” Standard card size is roughly 2.5″ x 3.5″. If you include bleed, build larger.
- Use 300 DPI for anything with text.
- Avoid heavy JPG compression. It turns rules text into soup.
- Do not let anything scale. If you’ve ever printed with “Fit to page” on, you already know how this ends.
If you’re unsure, print one test card on plain paper first. Printers can sense confidence and punish it.
Picking print options (what you’ll see at checkout)
Exact options vary, but most orders come down to a few choices:
- Card backs: consistent backs help avoid marked-card issues in sleeves
- Finish / coating: glare vs scuff resistance is a real tradeoff
- Quantity: one deck, multiple decks, or a full cube run
- Shipping speed: if game night is soon, choose like you mean it
After you place the order
Typical flow:
- You get an order confirmation.
- We produce and pack your cards.
- You get tracking once it ships.
- You sleeve up and immediately change three cards because you are an MTG player.
If you want the philosophy behind what we’re doing (and what we’re not doing), this is the short version:
Common issues (and the quick fixes)
“A card couldn’t be found”
- Check spelling first.
- Remove set codes or weird extra formatting if needed.
- Try the simple format:
1 Card Name
“My list imported extra cards”
You probably included a maybeboard, considering pile, or duplicate sections. Delete those lines and re-import.
“My tokens didn’t match”
Token names can be inconsistent across sites. If your token didn’t match, search the token name during review and pick the closest.
“My custom card text looks blurry”
That’s almost always low resolution or aggressive compression. Re-export at higher resolution and avoid heavy JPG settings.
Quick note on what proxies are for (and what they’re not)
We’re proxy-friendly and anti-counterfeiting, always.
- Casual play and playtesting: usually fine, especially with a quick Rule 0 chat.
- Sanctioned tournaments: require authentic cards, with narrow judge-issued proxy exceptions for damage during the event.
If you want a one-line script that avoids 90% of awkwardness:
“Hey, quick Rule 0: I’m running a few proxies for testing, all clearly marked. Is everyone cool with that?”
FAQs
Can I order a full 100-card Commander deck?
Yes. Most people paste a decklist or import from Moxfield/Archidekt, then print the full 99 + commander (plus tokens if you want them).
Can I include a sideboard?
Yes. Label it clearly so it doesn’t get mixed into the main deck.
Do you support Moxfield and Archidekt?
Yes. Import from a link if available, and if anything gets weird, export to text and paste the list.
Can I print custom cards I designed?
Yes, as long as your files are print-ready and readable. Keep it clearly a proxy, and do not try to pass it off as an authentic card.
Are proxies allowed at my LGS?
It depends. Casual nights often allow them, sanctioned events do not. Ask the organizer and be upfront.