Over the weekend we released an update to our primary MTG Custom Card Maker. The Card Cost area now has two modes available to choose from:

Simple Casting Cost

This is the standard mana symbol entry, which has been in place since day one. We want to keep things simple for new card authors and this is all that's required in most cases.

Advanced Casting Cost

Here is where real customization can be Unleashed (pun intended). Above the text box you will see most of the mana symbols you need. Clicking on a symbol will add the appropriate code to the input box. Alternatively, you can also manually enter symbol codes to get the desired results. Only valid codes will be displayed on the card, so if something isn't working check your syntax. Hybrid mana symbols are formatted like: {r/w} with the left-most color coming first in order. Higher colorless options are available if entered manually: {9}.


On the Magic Card Maker, you will notice a new text button to switch between the modes. Keep in mind that when you switch back from Advanced to Simple, your custom cost will be cleared out.

As always if you have any additional questions or comments please feel free to leave them here or send us an email!