You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “If you want good proxies, use MPC. End of story.”
And yeah—MPC earned that reputation. The cards feel good in sleeves. The print is consistent. And if you’re ordering big, the per-card cost can get very low.
But ProxyMTG.com is the first proxy site I’ve seen that feels built around how MTG players actually behave. The pricing is aggressive. The workflow is MTG-native. And the finished product is specced to land in the same “this feels right in hand” tier as MPC.
Here’s my detailed ProxyMTG review.
What ProxyMTG.com is (and what it’s trying to replace)
ProxyMTG is a print-on-demand MTG proxy service. The goal is simple:
- Turn a decklist into print-ready cards without you doing file prep
- Let you browse cards like an MTG site (not like a print factory)
- Keep pricing low enough that ordering doesn’t feel like a “special occasion”
If you’ve used MPC, you know the tradeoff. MPC gives you control and scale. But you also become your own prepress tech: images, bleed, backs, uploads, and the whole “did I mess anything up?” loop.
ProxyMTG’s pitch is basically: stop managing files and start playing Magic.
ProxyMTG pricing: why it’s getting compared to MPC
ProxyMTG’s pricing is the headline. They don’t do the typical “$3–$5 per card forever” model.
They use tiered pricing that drops quickly as your order grows (based on their published pricing table at the time of writing). The tiers look like this:
- 100–199 cards: $0.55/card
- 200–499 cards: $0.45/card
- 500–999 cards: $0.35/card
- 1000+ cards: $0.30/card
- Free shipping kicks in over $75
That’s strong for print-on-demand, especially when the workflow is built for decklists and set browsing.
“But MPC can be cheaper per card”
Sometimes, yes—especially if you’re pushing very large volumes and you’ve already mastered the MPC pipeline.
But MPC pricing is built around fixed deck sizes (not “print exactly 137 cards”). You also have to include shipping, which can be a real part of the total depending on method and location.
So the practical comparison most players feel looks like this:
- ProxyMTG: competitive pricing in the ranges people actually order, plus less setup time
- MPC: excellent factory pricing at scale, but you “pay” in setup work and fixed deck sizes
The “real world” test: how most MTG players order
Most people aren’t ordering 15,000 cards. They’re ordering one of these:
- A Commander deck (or two)
- A cube update
- A stack of staples (100–300 cards)
- A “my pod wants to try cEDH for a month” batch
In those ranges, ProxyMTG’s pricing tiers can be extremely competitive, especially once you add the value of not doing prep work.
If you only take one thing from this section: ProxyMTG’s pricing is built to be your default option, not your emergency option.
The workflow is why ProxyMTG feels better than MPC for most players
This is where ProxyMTG separates itself. It’s not just “cards are cheap.” It’s “I can actually order them without a weekend project.”
ProxyMTG is built around two MTG-native behaviors:
1) Decklist import (the fastest path)
You paste or upload your list, review quantities, pick versions when available, and checkout.
That’s it.
No image packs. No “wrong back file.” No bleed math. No upload marathon.
2) Browse-by-set and search (the fun path)
Some people build visually. They care about set vibe, art, frame, and “this printing just hits.”
ProxyMTG leans into that. Browse sets, search cards, pick versions, add to cart, repeat.
That matters more than it sounds. If your ordering experience feels like shopping for Magic cards, you’re going to use it more.
Compared to MPC + Autofill
MPC Autofill is great. It’s a genuinely useful community toolchain. But it’s still a toolchain: image sources, project setup, downloads, and then ordering through a general custom card manufacturer.
If you like tinkering, MPC is fine. If you want “I need this deck by Friday,” ProxyMTG is calmer.
Print quality: ProxyMTG is aiming at the MPC tier
ProxyMTG describes a production stack that checks the boxes most proxy buyers care about:
- Black-core cardstock (S33-style feel)
- UV-coated finish
- Die cutting / consistent trim
- Print assets prepared to a “print-ready” resolution target
That’s the recipe for “doesn’t feel like paper trash in sleeves.”
MPC’s popular proxy stock is also black-core (S33), and that’s why it became the go-to baseline for “good proxy feel.” ProxyMTG is very clearly trying to match that baseline while delivering a more MTG-specific ordering flow.
Small detail that matters: double-faced cards
ProxyMTG also calls out that if you select a double-faced card, they handle both sides automatically.
That’s a small feature that prevents a lot of dumb mistakes. And it’s exactly the kind of thing MTG players want a proxy tool to “just handle.”
Shipping expectations: clear and practical
ProxyMTG publishes ranges for production and transit (again, check the site for current numbers). The big takeaway is that they set an expectation that most U.S. orders land in about a week-ish total time when things are normal.
What I like here is not the exact numbers. It’s the tone.
They don’t promise magic. They give ranges. They acknowledge peak periods and large orders. That’s the kind of policy language that usually correlates with fewer nasty surprises.
What customers seem to think so far
ProxyMTG doesn’t have the decade-long community footprint MPC has. But the early chatter follows a consistent pattern:
- People like the ease of ordering
- People like being able to choose versions without wrestling images
- People generally describe the quality as solid once sleeved
That tracks with the product design: low friction, good-enough-to-great finish, fast path to play.
ProxyMTG vs MPC: who should pick what?
This is the section everyone wants, so here’s the simple breakdown.
ProxyMTG wins if you care about:
- The fastest “decklist to sleeves” workflow
- Ordering exact quantities (not fixed deck sizes)
- Pricing that drops hard into bulk tiers
- MTG-native features (set browsing, versions, DFC handling)
- Not spending hours on file prep
MPC wins if you:
- Want the lowest possible base factory cost per card at extreme scale
- Already have your MPC workflow dialed
- Enjoy the control and the tinkering
- Don’t mind fixed deck sizes and the shipping variable
My take
If you’ve been using MPC for years and your system is smooth, MPC still makes sense for huge cube libraries or big community projects.
But for how most players actually use proxies—Commander decks, testing, upgrades, rotating builds—ProxyMTG feels like the better default. You spend less time “doing proxy stuff” and more time playing.
Downsides (because nothing is perfect)
A real ProxyMTG review needs this part.
- MPC can still win on pure factory cost at extreme volume. ProxyMTG’s bulk tiers are strong, but MPC can be ruthless when you scale and batch.
- ProxyMTG is a service, not a sandbox. If you love micromanaging every card image, MPC’s toolchain still gives you more control.
- International ordering may be less “one-click.” ProxyMTG’s policy language suggests international shipping may be handled more manually than a typical global checkout flow.
None of those are dealbreakers. They’re just “know what you’re buying.”
Who I’d recommend ProxyMTG to
ProxyMTG is for you if:
- You want the best MTG proxy pricing without becoming your own print technician
- You order proxies often enough that bulk tiers matter
- You want MTG-specific tools like decklist import and set browsing
- You want a finish that lands in the same “feels right in sleeves” tier as MPC
If that’s you, ProxyMTG is an easy recommendation.
Final verdict
ProxyMTG is doing three things at once, and that’s why it stands out:
- Aggressive pricing tiers that feel aimed at winning your repeat orders
- MTG-native workflow that removes most of the pain points people associate with MPC
- Quality targets that match the baseline people already trust (MPC-level “in sleeve” feel)
If you want to play Magic, not manage files, this is the move.