The Book of Exalted Deeds
The Book of Exalted Deeds Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of The Book of Exalted Deeds is $8.59 (PAFR #4p, Promo Pack, Foil), and the most expensive is $42.05 (PAFR #4a, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.02, up 27.1% over 7 days, up 5.8% over 30 days, up 38.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $11.02 (2026).
The Book of Exalted Deeds Printings & Prices
The Book of Exalted Deeds has 6 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art, promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell The Book of Exalted Deeds: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $27.00 cash for PAFR #4a (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #4a | Foil | $27.00 | $44.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #4s | Foil | $12.00 | $19.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #359 | Foil | $7.20 | $17.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AFR-4 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $11.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #359 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $11.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #4 | Foil | $6.50 | $12.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #4 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | $12.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | AFR #4 | Foil | $5.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #4p | Foil | $5.20 | $12.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | AFR #4 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
The Book of Exalted Deeds Rules Text & Legality
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.
The Book of Exalted Deeds is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
The Book of Exalted Deeds Rulings
- Jul 23, 2021 The Angel won't lose the ability it gains if it stops being an Angel after the ability resolves.
- Jul 23, 2021 The enlightenment counter placed by the last ability serves as a memory aid. It isn't connected to the granted ability. The Angel keeps that ability even if it loses the counter. Similarly, if the counter is somehow moved to another permanent, that permanent doesn't gain the ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Book of Exalted Deeds has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #AFR-4 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard |
| PAFR #4s | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| PAFR #4p | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #4p | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Promo Pack |
| AFR #359 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| AFR #359 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| AFR #4 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| AFR #4 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| PAFR #4a | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Standard |
PLST #AFR-4 
PAFR #4s 
AFR #359 The Book of Exalted Deeds in Commander
The Book of Exalted Deeds is the #3,584 most-played card on EDHREC, down 40 places over the last 30 days.
The Book of Exalted Deeds FAQ
How much is The Book of Exalted Deeds worth?
The Book of Exalted Deeds is worth about $11.02 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $8.91 to $42.05 across 6 tracked printings.
Is The Book of Exalted Deeds legal in Commander?
Yes — The Book of Exalted Deeds is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has The Book of Exalted Deeds been reprinted?
Yes — The Book of Exalted Deeds has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Book of Exalted Deeds expensive?
The Book of Exalted Deeds holds a $11.02 price because even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.