Make Custom MTG Tokens That Actually Look Pro

Snapshot ships within 2-3 business days of order confirmation, with free shipping to any US address. That means most customers receive their cards within a week of placing the order, often sooner depending on their location relative to Des Moines, Iowa, where all cards are produced. If you have a specific event or game night on the calendar, ordering at least 5 business days in advance gives comfortable buffer. Snapshot doesn't currently offer rush delivery, so plan accordingly for time-sensitive orders.

The MEGA is an 11"×15" oversized poster card priced at $49.99. For actual gameplay use as a token, it's oversized relative to standard card dimensions — but it's a compelling display piece. Some players order a MEGA version of a custom token to frame and hang near their gaming setup, especially for a Commander deck they're particularly proud of. It makes an impressive gift for a dedicated Magic player as well. Think of it as a statement piece rather than a functional gameplay card.

Yes, as long as you have the rights to use the artwork. Commissioned original art that the artist has transferred rights to you, or artwork you've created yourself, is completely fair game. Fan art operates in a gray area depending on the original IP, so use your judgment there. Snapshot's platform accepts your image upload and produces what you submit. As with any custom printing service, you're responsible for ensuring you have appropriate rights to the artwork you're using for your personal custom cards.

The magnetic case provides solid protection against bending, scratching, and surface scuffs during transit and storage. For transport to a game night, it's more than adequate for keeping your custom token in display condition. If you're planning to sleeve the card for active gameplay and shuffle it into a token box, you may choose to store the magnetic case separately and use a standard card sleeve instead. Many players keep the magnetic case for storage at home and use a sleeve for the actual table copy.

Custom tokens aren't legal as substitutes for official Magic cards in DCI-sanctioned competitive events under standard tournament rules. However, token cards in Magic aren't part of your deck — they're game pieces used to represent game states. Most local game stores and playgroups allow custom tokens freely, and casual Commander games almost universally welcome them. For any official competitive event, check the specific tournament's token policy with the head judge before bringing custom tokens. For FNM, kitchen table, and Commander nights, you're almost certainly fine.

Order multiple cards through Snapshot's pack options, which scale up to $49.99 and let you include several different token designs in one shipment. Plan your deck's token requirements first — list every token type your Commander deck generates, then design a distinct image for each. Ordering them together in one pack is more economical than placing separate single orders. If your deck generates a lot of different token types, you might split across two pack orders. Either way, free shipping applies to each order.

Snapshot's current product offering produces single-sided premium cards. If you need a double-sided token for a card that transforms (like some Werewolf tokens), the practical workaround most players use is ordering two separate cards — one for each face — and either using opaque sleeves to switch them or keeping both on the table for clarity. It's a common solution in the MTG community and works cleanly in practice. Check Snapshot's product page for any updates to available card configurations as their catalog expands.