MTG MCP Server vs Iwantmymtg MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MTG MCP Server and Iwantmymtg MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MTG MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Iwantmymtg MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MTG MCP Server Developer Tools	Iwantmymtg MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Magic: The Gathering data for AI — cards, combos, draft analytics, and Commander tools.	Query Magic: The Gathering cards, sets, and prices and manage your I Want My MTG collection.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mtg-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mtg-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iwantmymtg-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "iwantmymtg-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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