People use proxies for a bunch of extremely normal reasons: - Playtesting new decks before spending money - Commander upgrades without chasing down every last staple immediately - Cube maintenance (updating lists without re-buying a small nations GDP) - Kitchen table games where the goal is fun, not authentication theater - Protecting valuable cards by keeping originals safe while you play with substitutes If your group is on board, proxies are often the simplest way to keep games creative, fair, and actually happening
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You cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck the turn you activate this effect, except Synchro Monsters
For competitive players, the rarer the card, the more powerful it usually is, providing a huge competitive advantage
With Izzet Sleeves you can bring science and magic to your Magic: The Gathering games while keeping your cards safe
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