Frequently asked questions
Find quick answers about the tracker, card search, deck import, calculators, and rules guides.
Tracker and live play
What is a good free MTG Commander life counter for four players?
Use Deckcipher Tracker. It keeps life totals, poison, energy, experience, commander damage, mana, and storm together for four-player Commander.
How do I track partner commander damage separately?
The tracker keeps commander damage by source. That means partner A and partner B each get their own total instead of being merged into one number.
Does commander damage reduce life total in this tracker?
Yes. When you add commander damage, the player's life total changes with it. The tracker still keeps the commander source separate for 21-damage checks.
Can this app track mana and storm count for combo turns?
Yes. The tracker includes floating mana by color, instant and sorcery count, and storm support in the same app flow.
Can I install this MTG Commander tracker on my phone and use it offline?
Yes. On supported browsers, you can install it as a lightweight web app after the site has loaded.
Card search and deck tools
Can I search partial names if I do not remember the exact card?
Yes. The card search tries fast direct lookup behavior first and can also fall back to broader searches when needed.
Can I use advanced filters in card search?
Yes. You can use filters like type, rules text, mana value, set, legality, and color identity.
What does deck import actually do?
The deck import page groups your list by card type and highlights unresolved names so cleanup is easier.
Does deck import work on full Commander lists?
Yes. Full Commander lists are checked in batches, so large imports stay practical and fast.
Rules and calculators
How much commander damage eliminates a player in MTG Commander?
A player loses after taking 21 or more combat damage from the same commander over the course of the game. The rules guide explains the details.
What life total should a Commander game start at?
A normal Commander game starts at 40 life per player. The starting life totals guide covers format differences.
How do I calculate the odds of drawing a card in my MTG opening hand?
Use the hypergeometric calculator for draw odds, or the mulligan calculator when the question is about how often a keepable seven shows up.