Playtest use and counterfeits Some people print out cards from sources like Scryfall and use these as proxy cards for playtesting. ... It should be noted, however, that the reproduction of Magic cards for personal use is not illegal under Fair Use laws.
How do MTG cards get printed?
Magic cards are printed by a company called Carta Mundi. It appears Magic cards are printed in sheets. The oversized cards (from the commander sets) appear to be printed on 7x7 sheets and regular sized cards are printed on 11x11 sheets (though the Commander set may have been 10x10 so it was one sheet per deck).Nov 24, 2014
Where does Magic print their cards?
The card stock that Magic cards have been printed on since Alpha is called Corona and it is only produced in three factories in the world, Arjowiggins in France, Kohler in Germany, and USPC in the USA.
Is printing Magic cards illegal?
Some people print out cards from sources like Scryfall and use these as proxy cards for playtesting. ... The production of these cards, for the purpose of sales, is of course illegal. It should be noted, however, that the reproduction of Magic cards for personal use is not illegal under Fair Use laws.
Is making MTG proxies illegal?
It's not illegal to make proxies; however, it is illegal to sell them, since the cards are protected under copyright law.Sep 20, 2011
Is it illegal to sell counterfeit MTG cards?
To make counterfeit cards and sell them as real cards would be illegal. Technically reproducing a card in proxy form (IE printing it, or otherwise creating) is copyright infringement.Sep 20, 2011
Where does Magic The Gathering print their cards?
Original stock. The card stock that Magic cards have been printed on since Alpha is called Corona and it is only produced in three factories in the world, Arjowiggins in France, Kohler in Germany, and USPC in the USA. The USPC only produces the stock for their own use and does not sell it.