Worthy Cause
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White. Instant
Tempest #53 · Illustrated by John Matson
Tempest #53 · Illustrated by John MatsonWhat is Worthy Cause worth?
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Oracle text
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(You may pay an additional as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.)
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
You gain life equal to the sacrificed creature's toughness.
Format legality
The only printing of Worthy Cause
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tempest tmp #53· 1997uncommon· Cardmarket €0.82 | uncommon | $0.40 | €0.82 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1997
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #22,410 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Buyback
- Artist
- John Matson
Rulings (2)
2013-04-15
Players 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.
2013-04-15
You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
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