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ABOUT ARCANE PROXY FORGE

ARCANE PROXY FORGE

The most advanced platform for designing, sharing, and ordering custom Magic: The Gathering proxy cards. Powered by AI art generation, a full deck-building suite, print calibration tools, and a vibrant community of card creators.

AI Art
Design Studio
Order Prints
Community

Creative Freedom

Design cards exactly how you envision them with advanced tools, AI assistance, and 16+ visual frame styles—including double-faced, meld, and prepared spell cards.

Community First

Connect with fellow card designers. Share feedback, collaborate in guilds, trade on the Trading Post, and celebrate each other's creations.

From Digital to Physical

Order printed proxies with foils and painted edges, or export print-ready PDFs with professional calibration. Transform your designs into tangible cards.

Complete Feature Breakdown

Step-by-Step Getting Started

1

Sign Up & Explore

Create your account and familiarize yourself with the interface. Check out the Trading Post to see what other designers have created.

2

Create Your First Card

Start with the Card Designer. Enter basic details (name, cost, type) and choose a color identity, rarity, and card style. Don't worry about perfection—you can edit anytime.

3

Generate Artwork

Use the AI Art Studio to generate your card's artwork. Each generation costs 1 credit. New users get 25 free credits monthly. Write a detailed prompt describing your vision and try variations until you love the result.

4

Edit & Personalize

Open the Image Editor to crop and fine-tune your art, then use the Stamp Editor to add artist credits, watermarks, or decorative elements. Try the engraving tools for etched-style cards.

5

Save & Organize

Save your card to your personal collection. Create a deck if you're building a themed collection, and organize your library with binders and the bulk box.

6

Share on the Trading Post

Post your design on the Trading Post to get feedback from the community. Write a compelling description and watch the reactions roll in!

7

Build Your Portfolio

Create more cards and share them publicly. Your Cardsmith profile grows as you add designs. Engage with other creators and build your following.

8

Join a Guild

Find a guild that matches your interests or create your own. Collaborate with other designers, participate in discussions, and grow together.

9

Order or Print Your Cards

Order physical cards through our printing service with foils and painted edges, or export print-ready PDFs with full calibration controls to print at home. Slice, sleeve, and enjoy your custom cards!

Advanced Tips & Techniques

Design Philosophy

  • •Balance is key—mix high and low cost cards
  • •Make cards visually cohesive with consistent art style
  • •Reference official cards for inspiration
  • •Test your mechanics with the Playtest view
  • •Get feedback early and iterate

Credits & AI Art

  • •New users receive 25 free credits each month
  • •Each AI art generation costs 1 credit
  • •Credits above 25 are never lowered—keep unused credits
  • •Purchase 10-credit packs for $3 anytime
  • •Save your best prompts to the Prompt Library for reuse

Design Tricks

  • •Use stamps to add borders, frames, and watermarks
  • •Layer semi-transparent shapes for depth
  • •Try curved text for badges and circular labels
  • •Use the engraving tools with the Etched card style for premium looks
  • •Keep text readable at card size

Ordering & Printing

  • •Order full decks from the Deck Builder for a per-card discount
  • •Exclude basic lands from deck orders to save money
  • •Use the calibration alignment overlay to dial in duplex printing
  • •Save your calibration profile so it's ready for every export
  • •Choose local pickup in Bartlett, TN to skip shipping fees

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Join thousands of creative designers crafting amazing custom Magic cards. Your next masterpiece is just a click away.