Who we are

Step right up and shuffle into a world where every card tells a story!

After playing games like Magic the Gather ™ for a number of years and amassing a large collection, I grew weary of constantly searching for cards to put in decks. To expedite my deck building process, I began creating my own custom proxy/playtest cards using my own designs applied to real MtG cards. Friends found the cards alluring, interesting, fun, and different. Once I had made a few copies for friends, I decided to share my designs with the world.

Riorik’s Custom Proxies are where a collection of custom designed MtG playtest proxies and other playing cards can be found and purchased. All cards are printed on high-quality blue-core cardstock similar to production cards. All purchases are printed on demand and shipped directly to you from my printing partner in China.

Why China? This particular printer was found to be the best quality printer that I worked with to create my original versions. With high-quality printing, consistent cuts, and access to a variety of cardstock and finishing options, this group was chosen as my preferred printing partner. Sure, it might take a few extra days for orders to arrive from China but the end result is definitely worth the extra wait.


Our Cards

At Riorik’s Custom Proxies, we have partnered with a professional printer to create a finished product that is refined, consistent, and high-quality. Our cards are printed on blue-core cardstock similar to standard production cards. Thickness, width, height, and print quality are like any normal cards. The only real difference is our cards all display beautiful AI-generated art. 

Foiled versions of our Magic the Gathering playtest sets are available. Our printing partner also creates stunning cards with a holographic foil finish that gives the cards a shimmering look similar to what MtG players have come to anticipate and desire. Unlock the official cards, our proxy playtest cards DO NOT curl. Our cards are nice and flat. And with a UV coating, our cards are more resilient to liquids and bending when shuffled.

Riorik demonstrates our cards compared to standard MtG cards in a side-by-side look.


Archenemy

Archenemy is an official game mode of Magic: the Gathering. Designed to be a 3v1 match, The solo player, dubbed the Archenemy, is aided by a scheme deck in addition to their normal library. Revealing the top card of the scheme deck during their upkeep phases reveals an action or status that is applied for that turn. Some may help the player. Some may hinder their opponents. Some may enhance creatures. Some may only impact players,

Riorik discusses our Archenemy cards and a little background on the game mode.

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