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Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is a rare Legendary Enchantment from RIX (RIX) costing {R}{W}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph MTG card

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph

Legendary Enchantment

Card Text

When Path of Mettle enters, it deals 1 damage to each creature that doesn't have first strike, double strike, vigilance, or haste. Whenever you attack with at least two creatures that have first strike, double strike, vigilance, and/or haste, transform Path of Mettle.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 RIX RIX 🎨 Victor Adame Minguez
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph? Basics

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is a Legendary Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Path of Mettle enters, it deals 1 damage to each creature that doesn't have first strike, double strike, vigilance, or haste. Whenever you attack with at least two creatures that have first strike, double strike, vigilance, and/or haste, transform Path of Mettle."

How much mana does Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph cost to cast? Basics

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph has a mana cost of {R}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph's mana cost of {R}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph's current oracle text is: "When Path of Mettle enters, it deals 1 damage to each creature that doesn't have first strike, double strike, vigilance, or haste. Whenever you attack with at least two creatures that have first strike, double strike, vigilance, and/or haste, transform Path of Mettle."

What is the current price of Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph? Pricing

The current market price for Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph? Pricing

You can purchase Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph normal: $0.28 | foil: $1.05

Is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph legal in Modern? Legality

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph legal in Pioneer? Legality

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph legal in Legacy? Legality

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph legal in Vintage? Legality

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph from? Details

This printing of Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is from RIX (RIX), with collector number 165.

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph's rarity? Details

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is a rare card in RIX.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph? Details

Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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