Quick Answer

Path to Exile is a uncommon Instant from 2X2 (2X2) costing {W}. Current price: $1.01 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Path to Exile MTG card

Path to Exile

Instant

Card Text

Exile target creature. Its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

Her resentment vanished as strange, unknown lands opened up before her.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Raf Sarmento

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.01
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.41
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.86
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Cardmarket
€1.50
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (21 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Path to Exile? Basics

Path to Exile is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile target creature. Its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

How much mana does Path to Exile cost to cast? Basics

Path to Exile has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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 to Exile's mana cost of {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 to Exile has a mana value of 1.0. 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 to Exile's current oracle text is: "Exile target creature. Its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Path to Exile? Pricing

The current market price for Path to Exile is approximately $1.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.41 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.86 EUR.

Where can I buy Path to Exile? Pricing

You can purchase Path to Exile 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 to Exile normal: $1.01 | foil: $1.41

Is Path to Exile legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Path to Exile in Standard is not available.

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

Is Path to Exile legal in Modern? Legality

Path to Exile is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Path to Exile legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Path to Exile 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 to Exile legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Path to Exile in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Path to Exile legal in Legacy? Legality

Path to Exile is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Path to Exile legal in Vintage? Legality

Path to Exile 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 to Exile legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Path to Exile 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 to Exile from? Details

This printing of Path to Exile is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 23.

Path to Exile may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Path to Exile's rarity? Details

Path to Exile is a uncommon card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Path to Exile? Details

Path to Exile was illustrated by Raf Sarmento.

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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