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Worthy Cause

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.

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