Path of Mettle // Metzali, Tower of Triumph
Rivals of Ixalan Promos 165s • rare
- Set
- Rivals of Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 165s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Victor Adame Minguez
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Path of Mettle was released in the 2018 expansion Rivals of Ixalan as part of a cycle of double-faced cards that transform into lands. This specific version is a premium foil promotional card, often distributed through Wizards of the Coast's organized play programs during the set's release period. It draws on the meso-American inspired aesthetic of the Ixalan plane, featuring a mechanic designed to reward aggressive deck strategies by forcing players to commit creatures with diverse combat abilities to the battlefield.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Anna Steinbauer, who utilized a vibrant, angular art style to capture the transformation of the card from a martial structure into the sacred Metzali, Tower of Triumph. Within the Magic: The Gathering competitive community, the card is remembered for its intricate mechanical puzzle rather than widespread tournament dominance. While it did not redefine high-level play, the unique transformation mechanic and its distinct visual storytelling helped it secure a niche position among collectors of foil promotional cards from the modern era.
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