How to use the LP calculator
- Choose Standard Duel (8000 LP), Speed Duel (4000 LP), Rush Duel (8000 LP) or Tag Duel (16,000 LP per team).
- Lay your phone between you. Each side faces its duelist.
- Tap your side, then type the amount or tap a quick amount (100, 500, 1000, 2000).
- Tap − Damage or + Gain. The change appears next to your LP for a moment.
- Use ½ Halve LP for cards that cost or take half your life points.
Life points by format
| Format | Starting LP |
|---|---|
| Standard (Advanced / Traditional) | 8000 |
| Speed Duel | 4000 |
| Rush Duel | 8000 |
| Tag Duel (2 vs 2) | 16000 shared per team |
Tips for tracking life points
- Announce every change ("taking 2400, down to 5600") so your opponent can confirm it.
- Paying LP is a cost. You can't pay more life points than you have.
- Battle damage: when two Attack Position monsters battle, the weaker one's controller takes the difference in ATK. If you attack a Defense Position monster with higher DEF, you take the difference. Attacking a lower-DEF monster deals no damage unless your monster has piercing.
- Use the coin flip and dice in the ☰ menu for cards that call for them.
Yu-Gi-Oh! life point counter FAQ
How many life points do you start with in Yu-Gi-Oh!?
8000 LP in a standard duel and in Rush Duels. Speed Duels start at 4000 LP.
How do I enter damage?
Tap a duelist's side to open the calculator. Type the amount, or tap 100, 500, 1000 or 2000, then tap − Damage or + Gain.
How does halving life points work?
Tap ½ Halve LP. The counter takes away half of that duelist's LP. If the total is odd, it rounds in the duelist's favor.
Can I roll a die or flip a coin?
Yes. Tap ☰ in the middle of the screen for a coin flip, a six-sided die and a random pick of who goes first.
Does it work for Tag Duels?
Yes. In a Tag Duel, each team of two shares one 16,000 LP total. Pick Tag Duel and 2 duelists, and use one side for each team.