Free MTG Life Counter for Magic: The Gathering

MTG Life Counter is a free, web-based life tracker for Magic: The Gathering. Track life totals and commander damage for 2 to 8 players from any phone, tablet, or laptop. There is nothing to download and no signup: open mtglife.xyz in your browser, pick the number of players and a starting life total, and start the game. Add it to your home screen on iPhone or Android and it works like a native app, even offline.

Features

Frequently asked questions

Is the MTG life counter free?

Yes. MTG Life Counter is completely free to use, with no signup, no ads, and no download required.

How many players does it support?

It tracks life totals for 2 to 8 players, covering one-on-one games, four-player Commander pods, and larger EDH tables.

Does it track commander damage?

Yes. A built-in commander damage tracker records damage dealt by each commander alongside normal life totals, which is what EDH and Commander players need.

Do I need to download an app?

No. It runs in any browser and can be added to your home screen on iPhone or Android to behave like a native app, including offline use.

What starting life totals can I use?

Presets for 20 (Standard, Modern, Pioneer) and 40 (Commander) are built in, and you can set any custom starting life total.

Life counter for Magic: The Gathering

⬥ Fallen Angel Mode ⬥

Players
Starting Life
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Player 1 0:00 ↳ pass
⚠   A darkness approaches   ⚠
Fallen Angel
Mode

All players begin at 0 life. Life rises and falls freely.
First to reach ±40 life wins.
Commander damage flows either way; ±21 from one source also wins.

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Gone Abyssal
Player

"They reached too deep into the dark and the dark reached back."

Commander Damage
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