Quick Answer

Launch the Fleet is a rare Sorcery from 40K (40K) costing {W}. Current price: $0.39 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Launch the Fleet MTG card

Launch the Fleet

Sorcery

Card Text

Strive — This spell costs {1} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Until end of turn, any number of target creatures each gain "Whenever this creature attacks, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token that's tapped and attacking."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 40K 40K 🎨 Games Workshop
Strive

Market Prices

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$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.41
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Cardmarket
€0.61
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Launch the Fleet? Basics

Launch the Fleet is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Strive — This spell costs {1} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Until end of turn, any number of target creatures each gain "Whenever this creature attacks, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token that's tapped and attacking.""

How much mana does Launch the Fleet cost to cast? Basics

Launch the Fleet has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Launch the Fleet's mana cost of {W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Launch the Fleet has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Launch the Fleet's current oracle text is: "Strive — This spell costs {1} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Until end of turn, any number of target creatures each gain "Whenever this creature attacks, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token that's tapped and attacking.""

What is the current price of Launch the Fleet? Pricing

The current market price for Launch the Fleet is approximately $0.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.41 EUR.

Where can I buy Launch the Fleet? Pricing

You can purchase Launch the Fleet from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Launch the Fleet legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Launch the Fleet in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Launch the Fleet legal in Modern? Legality

Launch the Fleet is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Launch the Fleet legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Launch the Fleet is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Launch the Fleet legal in Pioneer? Legality

Launch the Fleet is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Launch the Fleet legal in Legacy? Legality

Launch the Fleet is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Launch the Fleet legal in Vintage? Legality

Launch the Fleet is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Launch the Fleet legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Launch the Fleet in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Launch the Fleet from? Details

This printing of Launch the Fleet is from 40K (40K), with collector number 188.

Launch the Fleet may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Launch the Fleet's rarity? Details

Launch the Fleet is a rare card in 40K.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Launch the Fleet? Details

Launch the Fleet was illustrated by Games Workshop.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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