Free MTG Life Counter
An MTG life counter tracks life totals, poison counters, commander damage, and turns during a Magic: The Gathering game. Set up two to six players, then keep every total on one private, mobile-friendly scoreboard.
Private, browser-only game state
Set up the table
Your current game is saved on this device. No account or network request is required.
Turn 1
Player 1 is active
Life
Commander damage
21 damage from one commander is lethal.
Life
Commander damage
21 damage from one commander is lethal.
Life
Commander damage
21 damage from one commander is lethal.
Life
Commander damage
21 damage from one commander is lethal.
Frequently asked questions
What is an MTG life counter?
An MTG life counter tracks each Magic: The Gathering player's life total and other game-ending counters during a match.
How much life do players start with in MTG?
Most two-player constructed games start at 20 life. Commander games start each player at 40 life.
How does commander damage work?
A player who takes 21 combat damage from the same commander over a game loses, even if their life total remains above zero.
How many poison counters cause a loss?
A player with 10 or more poison counters loses the game under the normal Magic rules.
Does this life counter work offline?
Yes. The counter runs entirely in your browser and saves the current game on your device, so it can keep working after the page has loaded without an account.