Seriously, I used to dread looking at deck lists. You know the ones – the ones with those ridiculously expensive lands and mythics that just felt out of reach. I love playing Magic, but my wallet definitely doesn’t. Then, someone told me about MTGcardBuilder, and how easy it is to make mtg proxy cards. I was at my local game store, and I overheard a group talking about a new commander deck they were working on. I asked them about it, and they showed me the decklist. I was floored by the prices of some of the cards.

At first, I was skeptical. I thought, “Proxies? Isn’t that like, cheating?” But then I realized, it’s not about cheating. It’s about enjoying the game without going broke. I started using proxies to test out decks before buying the actual cards. It’s like test driving a car before you commit to buying it. I remember seeing a modern deck that utilized four copies of a 50 dollar land. I thought to myself, “There is no way I can afford that.”

I remember this one Commander deck I wanted to build. It had all these pricey staples, and I was hesitant to drop the cash. So, I made proxies of all the expensive cards using MTGcardBuilder. I played a few games with them, and guess what? I realized some of the cards weren’t even necessary for my playstyle. I saved myself a bunch of money! I even found cheaper alternatives that worked just as well. This experience really opened my eyes to the value of proxies.

It’s not just about saving money, though. Proxies have made my game nights way more fun. I can try out crazy combos and build decks that I never would have dared to before. It’s opened up a whole new world of deck building for me. I can now experiment with decks that I would have never even considered before. I have a deck that utilizes a crazy combo that would have been impossible to build without proxies.

I also love how easy it is to use MTGcardBuilder. The interface is simple, and you can customize your proxies with different art and text. It adds a personal touch to your deck, which is pretty cool. I have even made some proxies with art that I drew myself. It is very satisfying to play with cards that I created.

Some people might argue that proxies aren’t “real” Magic. But honestly, who cares? As long as you’re having fun and playing with friends, that’s what matters. Proxies let you explore the game in a way that’s accessible and enjoyable. I have found that most people I play with don’t care if I use proxies as long as it is for casual play.

So, if you’re like me and you want to build awesome decks without emptying your bank account, give proxies a try. You might be surprised at how much they enhance your Magic experience. I have even introduced some of my friends to proxies, and they have been very happy with the results.