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Launch Party
RTR · Return to Ravnica #69 · Common · released 2012-10-05
{3}{B}
Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life.
Life's too short to not do the things you love.
Launch Party is a common black instant from Return to Ravnica (2012). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2012 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.14 to $0.31 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.14
USD Foil$0.31
Format legality
Where you can play Launch Party in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.14 to $0.31 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Return to Ravnica at $0.14.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return to Ravnica This page | 69 | Common | $0.14 | $0.31 |
| Jumpstart | 248 | Common | $0.16 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2013-04-15You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
- 2013-04-15Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
- 2012-10-01If you sacrifice an attacking or blocking creature during the declare blockers step, it won’t deal combat damage. If you wait until the combat damage step, but that creature is dealt lethal damage, it’ll be destroyed before you get a chance to sacrifice it.
- 2012-10-01If the target creature is an illegal target when Launch Party tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will lose 2 life.
Frequently asked questions
Is Launch Party legal in Commander?
Yes — Launch Party is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Launch Party legal in?
Launch Party is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Launch Party been printed?
Launch Party has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2012 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Launch Party?
The cheapest printing is Return to Ravnica (#69) at about $0.14.
Who illustrated Launch Party?
This printing of Launch Party was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.