Quick Answer

The Book of Exalted Deeds is a mythic Legendary Artifact from AFR (AFR) costing {W}{W}{W}. Current price: $5.96 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

The Book of Exalted Deeds MTG card

The Book of Exalted Deeds

Legendary Artifact

Card Text

At the beginning of your end step, if you gained 3 or more life this turn, create a 3/3 white Angel creature token with flying. {W}{W}{W}, {T}, Exile The Book of Exalted Deeds: Put an enlightened counter on target Angel. It gains "You can't lose the game and your opponents can't win the game." Activate only as a sorcery.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 3.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren

Market Prices

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$5.96
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$5.97
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$10.99
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€5.26
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€6.65
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Book of Exalted Deeds? Basics

The Book of Exalted Deeds is a Legendary Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your end step, if you gained 3 or more life this turn, create a 3/3 white Angel creature token with flying. {W}{W}{W}, {T}, Exile The Book of Exalted Deeds: Put an enlightened counter on target Angel. It gains "You can't lose the game and your opponents can't win the game." Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does The Book of Exalted Deeds cost to cast? Basics

The Book of Exalted Deeds has a mana cost of {W}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

The Book of Exalted Deeds's mana cost of {W}{W}{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.

The Book of Exalted Deeds has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

The Book of Exalted Deeds's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your end step, if you gained 3 or more life this turn, create a 3/3 white Angel creature token with flying. {W}{W}{W}, {T}, Exile The Book of Exalted Deeds: Put an enlightened counter on target Angel. It gains "You can't lose the game and your opponents can't win the game." Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of The Book of Exalted Deeds? Pricing

The current market price for The Book of Exalted Deeds is approximately $5.96 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €5.26 EUR.

Where can I buy The Book of Exalted Deeds? Pricing

You can purchase The Book of Exalted Deeds 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.

The Book of Exalted Deeds normal: $5.96 | foil: $5.97

Is The Book of Exalted Deeds legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Book of Exalted Deeds in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Book of Exalted Deeds legal in Modern? Legality

The Book of Exalted Deeds is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is The Book of Exalted Deeds legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Book of Exalted Deeds 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 The Book of Exalted Deeds legal in Pioneer? Legality

The Book of Exalted Deeds is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is The Book of Exalted Deeds legal in Legacy? Legality

The Book of Exalted Deeds is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Book of Exalted Deeds legal in Vintage? Legality

The Book of Exalted Deeds 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 The Book of Exalted Deeds legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Book of Exalted Deeds 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 The Book of Exalted Deeds from? Details

This printing of The Book of Exalted Deeds is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 4.

The Book of Exalted Deeds may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Book of Exalted Deeds's rarity? Details

The Book of Exalted Deeds is a mythic card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated The Book of Exalted Deeds? Details

The Book of Exalted Deeds was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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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