What does the Righteous Cause card do?

Righteous Cause is an Enchantment that triggers whenever a creature attacks. When this happens, you gain 1 life. This effect continues as long as the card remains in play.

Who illustrated the Righteous Cause card?

The card was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer, a prominent artist known for his work on many Magic: The Gathering cards during the early 2000s.

What set is Righteous Cause from?

Righteous Cause is from the Onslaught expansion, released in 2002. It is card number 51 in the set and has an uncommon rarity.

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The Righteous Cause enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's 2002 Onslaught set. This uncommon white card provides strategic life gain for any deck.

Righteous Cause

2002 • Magic: The Gathering • Onslaught

2002 Magic: The Gathering Onslaught

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.42

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.42Oct 12, 2026	Guide Estimate	-4.5%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.42, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.42. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.42 to $0.44 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 22, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026: -4.5%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$0.42Oct 12, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-4.5%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.42, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.42. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.42 to $0.44 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 22, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026: -4.5%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 12, 2026

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Description

Righteous Cause is a white Enchantment card from the 2002 Onslaught expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 51, this uncommon card offers a continuous effect that rewards aggressive play. When any creature attacks, the controller gains one life. This steady accumulation of health can shift the momentum of a game, providing a buffer against damage and enabling later spells. The card is illustrated by artist Scott M. Fischer, whose work defines the visual identity of the Onslaught block. The flavor text references Akroma, angelic avenger, hinting at the set's broader narrative of divine retribution and warring factions. Whether you are a seasoned collector tracking down specific rarities or a new player exploring the game's rich history, Righteous Cause represents a key piece of the 2002 era. The card's simple yet effective ability makes it a recognizable entry in the Magic: The Gathering canon. Its enduring presence in the game's lore and mechanics ensures it remains a relevant piece for any library of collectible trading cards.

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