The legendary artifact card The Book of Exalted Deeds, card number 4a from the 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promo set. This mythic rare foil offers powerful angel synergy for White mana strategies in Magic: The Gathering.
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos
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The Book of Exalted Deeds stands as a formidable legendary artifact in the Magic: The Gathering universe, specifically identified as card number 4a within the 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promo set. Designed by Daniel Ljunggren, this mythic rare foil captures the essence of divine intervention, appealing to players and collectors who value high-impact game pieces with distinct artistic presentation. As a legendary artifact book, this card costs three white mana to cast and introduces a unique mechanic centered on life gain. At the end of your turn, if you have gained at least three life, you create a powerful 3/3 white Angel creature token with flying. This ability encourages aggressive life gain strategies, turning defensive maneuvers into offensive threats that can dominate the board. The card also features a potent activated ability that allows you to exile the Book itself to place an enlightened counter on a target Angel, granting that creature the ability to prevent you from losing the game while simultaneously blocking your opponents from winning. This game-breaking effect makes it a highly sought-after tool for specific deck archetypes. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out promo releases like this one for their unique distribution and foil treatments. The mythic rare designation signifies its rarity within the promotional distribution, making it a standout addition to any comprehensive collection. Whether you are building a competitive White angel deck or focusing on the aesthetic appeal of foil mythic rares, this card represents a significant piece of the Forgotten Realms promotional landscape. Its dual nature as both a board presence and a potential game-ending enabler ensures it remains a relevant and intriguing artifact in the broader Magic: The Gathering canon.
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The Book of Exalted Deeds
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Daniel Ljunggren
Card Stock
English
Foil
{W}{W}{W}
Legendary Artifact — Book
W
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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.
