MTG Commander — Play Commander (EDH) Online Free

MTG Commander

Commander for up to 4 players

Play Commander Online — Free, No Download

A free virtual tabletop built specifically for Magic: The Gathering Commander (EDH) games. Host a game, import your deck, and play with friends anywhere in the world.

Free to play — no account needed

Jump straight into a Commander game without signing up. Share a 4-character room code with your friends and you're ready to go.

Import any EDH deck list

Paste a plain-text deck list from Moxfield, Archidekt, or any other site. Cards are fetched automatically via Scryfall so you see full card art in seconds.

Real-time multiplayer — up to 4 players

Every action syncs instantly across all players over WebSockets. Move cards, tap permanents, and track life totals together in real time.

Full Commander zone tracking

Dedicated commander zone, commander tax counter, commander damage tracker, and poison counters — everything you need to run a proper EDH game online.

Freeform battlefield

Drag cards anywhere on the battlefield. Tap, flip face-down, add counters, and move cards between zones with a right-click context menu.

Library search & shuffle

Search your library by name, send a card directly to hand or battlefield, then automatically shuffle the rest — just like the real thing.

How to Play MTG Commander Online

  1. Host a game

    Click Host, enter your name, and get a shareable 4-character room code.

  2. Invite your pod

    Share the code with up to 3 friends. They click Join and enter the code to connect.

  3. Import your deck

    Paste your Commander deck list. Card images load automatically from Scryfall.

  4. Play Commander online

    The host clicks Start and everyone enters the game table. No download, no install.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this free to play Magic: The Gathering online?
Yes — play-commander.com is completely free. There are no accounts, subscriptions, or purchases required to play Commander online.
Do I need to download anything to play MTG online?
No download needed. The game runs entirely in your browser. Any modern browser on desktop or laptop works.
How many players can join a Commander game?
Commander (EDH) is designed for 4 players, and each room supports exactly 4. One player hosts and shares the room code with the other three.
Where do I get my Commander deck list?
You can export a plain-text deck list from any popular deck builder — Moxfield, Archidekt, EDHREC, or even a simple text file. Paste it into the import box and cards are fetched from Scryfall automatically.
Does this enforce Magic: The Gathering rules?
No — this is a virtual tabletop, not a rules engine. Players are responsible for following the rules, just like playing with physical cards on a table. This makes it flexible for house rules and custom formats.
Can I play other Magic formats here?
The interface is built for Commander / EDH, but nothing stops you from importing any 60-card deck and playing a casual game with friends.

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play-commander.com is an unofficial fan-made tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Wizards of the Coast or Hasbro. Magic: The Gathering is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast. Card data and images are provided by .Scryfall.