The Noble Purpose enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's Eighth Edition offers a strategic life-gain effect in the White mana color identity.
Noble Purpose
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Eighth Edition
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Released in 2003, the Noble Purpose card is a distinctive Rare enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's Eighth Edition. As card number 31★ in the 8ED set, this foil version showcases the enduring artwork by Kev Walker, adding visual depth to the White mana color identity. The card’s mechanical identity centers on a powerful life-gain effect: whenever a creature you control deals combat damage, you gain that much life. This mechanic makes it a compelling choice for collectors focusing on White decks or strategic life-total management. The Eighth Edition remains a cornerstone set for TCG enthusiasts, and this foil treatment highlights the premium finish typical of Rare cards from that era. Collectors value this card for its clean design and functional gameplay potential in casual and competitive formats. Whether you are building a themed collection or seeking key White cards from the early 2000s, the Noble Purpose foil stands out as a notable piece of Magic history.
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Noble Purpose
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{W}{W}
Enchantment
W
Card Text
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Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage, you gain that much life.
Fighting for the right reason is itself a source of strength.