Optimize your Magic: The Gathering mana base in seconds. The MTG Land Calculator helps you determine how many lands to run in your deck and how to split them by color. Whether you’re playing Draft, Modern, or Commander, this tool calculates land counts based on your card’s mana symbols and total deck size.

What Is the MTG Land Calculator?

This tool is designed to help Magic: The Gathering players plan their mana base efficiently. Instead of guessing how many lands to include—or how to balance between white, blue, black, red, and green—the calculator analyzes your mana symbols and gives you a recommended number of lands per color.

Why Land Ratios Matter in MTG

Getting mana screwed or flooded can ruin a game. A well-balanced land base ensures smoother gameplay and fewer mulligans. Color imbalance often causes delays in casting key spells, especially in multicolor decks.

Applicable Formats: Draft to Commander

This tool works for all formats including 40-card limited decks, 60-card Standard/Modern lists, and 100-card Commander decks. Just select your format and start calculating!

How to Use the Land Calculator

Step 1 – Select Deck Size (40/60/100)

Start by choosing your deck size. Most players use 40 lands for Commander, 24 for 60-card, and 17 in limited formats.

Step 2 – Input Colored Mana Pips

Count the total number of mana symbols for each color in your deck. For example, if you have 20 green mana pips and 10 white pips, input those values into the calculator.

Step 3 – View Total Land Count & Color Breakdown

The calculator will suggest the total number of lands you should run, and how many of each basic land type to include based on your mana curve and color intensity.

Understanding the Results

Why Numbers Vary by Format

Decks with fewer cards generally run fewer lands. Draft decks often use 17 lands; constructed decks may go 23–25. Commander decks typically run 36–40 lands, adjusting for ramp and curve.

Adjusting for Multicolor and Hybrid Costs

The calculator takes into account how many unique colors you run. Hybrid mana is factored into both associated colors. If you’re splashing a color, the tool recommends the minimum viable land count for that splash.

Mana Base Tips & Strategies

Include Duals, Fetches, and Shocklands

Dual lands (like Temple Garden or Watery Grave) help fix mana and reduce color screw. The calculator provides a basic blueprint, but duals can substitute for basics where needed.

Plan for Fixing & Splashing

If you’re splashing a third or fourth color, prioritize mana-fixing artifacts (Arcane Signet, Chromatic Lantern) or lands that enter untapped for early plays.

Land Ratios for Aggro, Control, and Combo

Faster aggro decks might run fewer lands and more 1–2 drops. Control decks need more lands for higher-cost spells. Combo decks should strike a balance between fixing and speed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many lands should I run in a 60-card deck?

Most 60-card constructed decks use 22–26 lands depending on the curve and color requirements. Aggro decks often run 22–23, control decks closer to 26.

Can this calculator work for Commander?

Yes. Select the 100-card option. The tool recommends 36–40 lands based on your mana spread and whether you have ramp cards.

Should I count mana rocks as lands?

No, but if you run lots of ramp spells or mana rocks (e.g., Sol Ring, Cultivate), you can reduce the total land count by 1–2.

Does it account for non-basic lands?

The calculator gives basic land numbers, but you can replace basics with non-basic lands (duals, fetches) while maintaining the same ratio.

How accurate is the land count formula?

It’s based on proven deckbuilding heuristics from top players and mana base calculators. It won’t guarantee perfect draws but improves consistency significantly.