Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph
RIXRivals of Ixalan/#165/2018Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Back face (default printing artwork)
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.36
TCGplayer$0.36
ManaPool$0.17
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.36TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▼ 2.7%30d▼ 2.7%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.38
90d low
$0.36
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.36
Rivals of Ixalan
- Down 2.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 5% below its 90 day high of $0.38.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 272% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Two faced. Transforms during play
Path of Mettle
Legendary Enchantment
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.
Metzali, Tower of Triumph
Legendary Land
(Transforms from Path of Mettle.)
: Add one mana of any color.
, : Metzali deals 2 damage to each opponent.
, : Choose a creature at random that attacked this turn. Destroy that creature.
Keywords
Transform
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (10)
wotc19 Jan 2018
A creature that was put onto the battlefield attacking didn't attack, so it can't be chosen at random.
wotc19 Jan 2018
A creature that attacked and was removed from combat (such as by Spires of Orazca) still attacked, so it can be chosen at random.
wotc19 Jan 2018
In a Two-Headed Giant game, Metzali's second ability causes the opposing team to lose 4 life.
wotc19 Jan 2018
A creature with indestructible can be chosen at random. It won't be destroyed.
wotc19 Jan 2018
Players can't take actions between choosing the creature at random and destroying it.
wotc19 Jan 2018
Metzali's last ability can be activated after combat damage has been dealt. You'll choose a creature at random that attacked this turn and has survived combat damage.
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About this card
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is a Legendary Enchantment // Legendary Land (mana value 2). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.36 (down 2.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph FAQ
How much is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is $0.36. It is down 2.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.36 to $0.38.
What is the cheapest printing of Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Rivals of Ixalan at $0.36 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Rivals of Ixalan Promos at $1.29 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph are there?
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RIX #165, released 2018-01-19.
Is there a foil version of Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.34 versus $0.36 for nonfoil, which is 272% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph legal in Commander?
Yes, Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph legal in Modern?
Yes, Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.