A practical guide to printing, cutting, and sleeving proxy cards at home.
1. What are proxy cards?
A proxy card is a printed stand-in for a real trading card. Players use proxies to:
Test a new deck before buying expensive cards
Replace damaged or missing cards during casual play
Create alternate-art versions of their favourite cards
Let friends join a game without needing a complete collection
⚠️ Proxies are not legal in official Bandai-sanctioned tournaments. This tool is for casual play, deck testing, and creative fan projects only.
2. What you need
A printer — any inkjet or colour laser printer works
Paper — see the paper guide below
Scissors or a paper cutter — for clean cuts
Card sleeves — standard size, 63 × 88 mm
Spare bulk cards — to insert into sleeves behind the proxy for proper thickness
3. Step-by-step printing guide
1
Build your deck list
On the Print Cards page, type card codes into the deck list box (e.g. 2xOP01-001) or use the card search to find and add cards. The live counter shows how many cards are in your deck.
2
Choose a card back
Select the standard card back, the Leader-specific back, or the DON!! back to match what you need.
3
Generate the PDF
Click the print button. A PDF is created with all cards laid out on A4/Letter pages, ready to cut.
4
Print settings
In your printer dialog, set Page scaling to Actual size (100%) — do not use "fit to page" or card sizes will be wrong. Use the highest quality/DPI setting for best colour accuracy.
5
Cut out the cards
Cut along the card border. A guillotine paper cutter gives cleaner edges than scissors. Use a corner-rounder punch for an authentic look.
6
Sleeve and play
Insert the proxy face-up into a standard card sleeve (63 × 88 mm), then slide a bulk real card behind it face-down. The sleeve gives proper feel and thickness.
4. Paper & Materials Guide
80–90 gsm copy paper — best for quick playtest copies. Cheap, available everywhere.
160–200 gsm card stock — noticeably thicker and closer to the real card feel. Works in most inkjet and laser printers.
Matte photo paper — better colour saturation, feels premium. Use for display-quality copies.
Holographic inkjet paper ✨ — gives a genuine holo/shiny finish. Print your design then glue it onto a spare card for a premium result. Inkjet printers only — laser heat destroys the holographic film.
Gluing holo cards
Print your card on holographic inkjet paper and cut it out cleanly.
Apply a thin, even layer of paper glue or Mod Podge to the back of the printed card.
Press firmly onto a spare bulk card and let dry under a flat weight (a book works) for 30 minutes.
Sleeve the finished card — the sleeve hides any slight misalignment at the edges.
Want to go further? The Card Creator lets you design your own One Piece cards from scratch:
Leader Cards — set life points, power, colour, and abilities
Character Cards — cost, power, counter value, and effect text
Event Cards — trigger effects and counter abilities
Stage Cards — persistent field effects
Don!! Cards — custom resource cards
You can also use the Playmat Editor to design a custom playmat featuring your favourite characters.
6. FAQ
My cards print too small or too large — how do I fix it?
Set printer scaling to 100% / Actual size. Do not enable "fit to page". The PDF is sized for standard A4 paper.
Can I use holo paper with a laser printer?
No — holographic paper is for inkjet printers only. The heat from a laser printer will permanently damage the holographic film.
What sleeve size do One Piece cards use?
Standard size: 63 × 88 mm — the same as most TCGs including Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. Any standard card sleeve works.
Can I save my deck and come back later?
Yes — log in with your Google account (free) to save unlimited decks accessible from any device.
What paper gives the best result?
For casual play, 80 gsm copy paper is fine. For a premium feel, use 160–200 gsm card stock. For a shiny card look, use holographic inkjet paper glued onto a bulk card.
My colours look washed out when printed — what can I do?
Make sure you select Best Quality or Photo mode in your printer settings. Also try using glossy or matte photo paper instead of plain copy paper — it holds ink much better and produces richer colours.
