Worthy Cause
Tempest · #53

Worthy Cause

Worthy Cause is a Uncommon Instant from Tempest (53) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.40
Cardmarket trend €0.51
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Worthy Cause suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Worthy Cause from Tempest?

Worthy Cause is a Instant in Tempest numbered 53. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Worthy Cause (53) is a format-relevant Instant in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Worthy Cause worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Worthy Cause. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.51; Normal: $0.40. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

SetTempest
Number53
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.40
Cardmarket EUR€0.51
cardmarket $0.51
Normal $0.40

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Worthy Cause?

Worthy Cause is a Uncommon printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.

What are the key details for Worthy Cause?

Worthy Cause lists as Instant with keywords Buyback. Artist: John Matson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Worthy Cause (53) is a format-relevant Instant in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Worthy Cause is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.51; Normal: $0.40).
  • Mana cost {W} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.40 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Worthy Cause from Tempest?

Worthy Cause is a Uncommon Instant from Tempest numbered 53 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Worthy Cause worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Worthy Cause. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Worthy Cause?

Worthy Cause is catalogued as Uncommon in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Worthy Cause legal in Commander or Standard?

Worthy Cause shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Worthy Cause near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.