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Worthy Cause

TMP · Tempest #53 · Uncommon · released 1997-10-14

{W}
Instant
Buyback {2} (You may pay an additional {2} 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.

Worthy Cause is an uncommon white instant from Tempest (1997). Its recent market price is about $0.39. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.

USD$0.39
IllustratorJohn Matson
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
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Format legality

Where you can play Worthy Cause in sanctioned and popular formats.

All printings

Prices range from $0.39 to $0.39 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tempest at $0.39.

SetNo.RarityPriceFoil
Tempest This page53Uncommon$0.39—

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Rulings

Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Worthy Cause legal in Commander?
Yes — Worthy Cause is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Worthy Cause legal in?
Worthy Cause is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Worthy Cause been printed?
Worthy Cause has a single printing, released in 1997.
What is the cheapest printing of Worthy Cause?
The cheapest printing is Tempest (#53) at about $0.39.
Who illustrated Worthy Cause?
This printing of Worthy Cause was illustrated by John Matson.