October 30, 2026

Painterly fantasy scene of a smiling wizard dividing a tabletop with a glowing magical barrier, a friendly red dragon beside a bright illustrated card on one side and a hooded goblin holding a theatrical mask beside a dark moonlit card on the other; dice, card stacks, and tokens cover the table.

Magic: the Gathering

Proxy vs Counterfeit MTG Cards: Intent, Presentation, and Why the Difference Matters

A proxy is meant to stand in for a card; a counterfeit is presented in a way that can deceive someone about authenticity. Tournament rules make the terminology even narrower.

October 30, 2026