Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is $0.36 (RIX #165), and the most expensive is $1.60 (PRIX #165s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.36, flat over 7 days, up 2.9% over 30 days, down 16.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.43 (2026).
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph Printings & Prices
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.33 cash for PRIX #165s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 74% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | RIX #165 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PRIX #165s | Foil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | RIX #165 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | RIX #165 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph Rules Text & Legality
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph Rulings
- Jan 19, 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.
- Jan 19, 2018 A creature that was put onto the battlefield attacking didn't attack, so it can't be chosen at random.
- Jan 19, 2018 A creature with hexproof can be chosen at random. It will be destroyed.
- Jan 19, 2018 A creature with indestructible can be chosen at random. It won't be destroyed.
- Jan 19, 2018 For Path of Mettle's last ability to trigger, any two attacking creatures you control need to each have any one of the four listed abilities. They don't need to share one of those abilities. For example, attacking with Sun Sentinel (a creature with vigilance) and Fanatical Firebrand (a creature with haste) will cause Path of Mettle's ability to trigger, as will attacking with two Sun Sentinels.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIX #165 | 2018-01-19 | Rare | Standard |
| RIX #165 | 2018-01-19 | Rare | Standard |
| PRIX #165s | 2018-01-19 | Rare | Prerelease |
RIX #165 
PRIX #165s Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph in Commander
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is the #16,863 most-played card on EDHREC, down 223 places over the last 30 days.
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph FAQ
How much is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph worth?
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $0.36 to $1.60 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph legal in Commander?
Yes — Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph been reprinted?
Yes — Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph cheap?
Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph trades at about $0.36 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,863 on EDHREC).