Name: Worthy Cause
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: John Matson

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Worthy CauseTempest

                #53
                Instant
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.41$1.88
Lightly Played$0.41$1.84
Moderately Played$0.36$1.82
Heavily Played$0.26$1.79
Damaged$0.48$1.81
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          Mana cost1
          TypeInstant
          
          
          
          
          SetTempest
          Number53
          RarityInstant
          Released1997-10-13
        Oracle textBuyback 2 (You may pay an additional 2 when you play this spell. If you do, put it into your hand instead of your graveyard as part of the spell’s effect.)


Sacrifice a creature: Gain life equal to the sacrificed creature’s toughness.
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.41	$1.88
Lightly Played	$0.41	$1.84
Moderately Played	$0.36	$1.82
Heavily Played	$0.26	$1.79
Damaged	$0.48	$1.81