TCG Lightning - Free Magic: The Gathering Deck Builder

A Modern Magic: The Gathering Desktop Deck Building App

TCG Lightning is a free desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux that lets you build Magic: The Gathering decks with offline Scryfall card search, real-time EDHREC synergy scores, automatic combo detection via Archidekt Combo Spellbook, and AI-powered card suggestions through OpenAI, Anthropic, or Ollama. Import your collection from Manabox, generate proxy PDFs for playtesting, and track your performance across matches — all in one app.

Build your deck — Scryfall search and Statistics
EDHREC integration for Commander deck building — synergy scores and staples
Automatic combo detection with Archidekt Combo Spellbook
Proxy generator — you want to playtest your deck? No problem, generate a pdf, and print away
Can't remember Scryfall syntax? Just use natural language!

Build your deck — Scryfall search and Statistics

Build Better Magic: The Gathering Decks

Commander, Standard, Legacy, Modern or Pauper — build for the format of your choice

Offline Card Search

Full Scryfall database stored locally. Search thousands of cards instantly with advanced syntax — colors, types, oracle text, and more — all without internet.

EDHREC Synergies

See what thousands of successful decks run with real-time EDHREC data. Synergy scores and inclusion rates help you find the perfect cards for your strategy.

Automatic Combo Detection

Powered by Archidekt Combo Spellbook — find combo lines already in your deck and discover what you're missing. Step-by-step explanations and add missing pieces with one click.

Collection Management

Track every card you own. Import your collection directly from Manabox and keep it up to date as you buy and trade.

Share with Friends

Share your collection with friends so they can check if you own cards they need — or let them share theirs so you can do the same.

AI Deck Assistant

Get card suggestions, tag your cards, and analyze synergies through conversation. Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, and custom providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TCG Lightning? ▾
TCG Lightning is a free Magic: The Gathering deck builder for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It features offline Scryfall card search, real-time EDHREC synergy scores, automatic combo detection via Archidekt Combo Spellbook, AI-powered card suggestions, collection management with Manabox import, and proxy PDF generation for playtesting.
Is TCG Lightning free? ▾
Yes, TCG Lightning is completely free. All features including EDHREC integration, combo detection, AI chat, collection management, and proxy generation are available to every user.
How does the AI deck assistant work? ▾
TCG Lightning integrates with OpenAI, Anthropic, and local Ollama models to provide AI-powered card suggestions. You can chat with the AI about your deck strategy, ask for card recommendations, or get help optimizing your mana base. The AI understands your current deck context and format.
Can I play MTG games through TCG Lightning? ▾
Yes, TCG Lightning is building an XMage integration that lets you play actual games of Magic directly from the app. The XMage bridge connects to XMage servers so you can test your decks against real opponents. This feature is currently in active development.

Download TCG Lightning v0.1.35

A native desktop application for Windows, Linux, and macOS

Desktop App Only

TCG Lightning is a desktop application designed for Windows, Linux, and macOS computers.

Visit this page on your PC to download and install the app.