Pokémon Proxy Basics Archives

Tabletop scene with a cartoon fire-lizard playtest card and a large card labeled “UNOFFICIAL PLAYTEST CARD,” beside sleeved card stacks, labeled storage boxes, a binder, and a note reading “Proxies declared before play.”

What Makes a Pokémon Proxy Easy to Recognize in Casual Play?

October 4, 2026

A practical checklist for labeling, sleeving, organizing, and disclosing unofficial Pokémon TCG playtest cards so they are not confused with authentic cards.