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Every PipGlyph guide tagged “frames” — custom MTG card design, in one place.

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The MTG Nyx Frame Explained: Theros Lore and Frame History

Explore the MTG lore behind Nyx, the gods of Theros, and the history of Magic: The Gathering's starfield enchantment frame. Create your own in PipGlyph.

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MTG Card Layouts Explained: Split, Adventure, Saga, and Double-Faced

How non-standard MTG card layouts work — split, adventure, saga, and double-faced cards — and when each layout earns a place on a custom card.

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Anatomy of an MTG Card: Every Part Explained

Every part of a Magic card explained top to bottom — name, mana cost, art, type line, set symbol, text box, power/toughness, loyalty, and the legal line.

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MTG Card Frame Eras Explained: 1993 to Showcase

How Magic's card frame evolved — the 1993 original, the 1997 'retro' classic, the 2003 modern redesign, the 2014 M15 holofoil era, and today's showcase treatments — and how to pick an era for your custom card.

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