Commander 2018 · 2018 Commander precon
Subjective Reality upgrade guide
Budget upgrades, cuts and the full decklist for Aminatou, the Fateshifter.
Subjective Reality is an Esper (white-blue-black) Commander precon from Commander 2018 (2018), led by Aminatou, the Fateshifter. Out of the box it runs 40 lands, 8 ramp pieces, 13 card-draw effects, 7 removal spells and 3 board wipes, with an average mana value of 3.95.
Measured against a typical Commander build, it's lightest on ramp and removal, and 22 of its lands enter tapped. The $50 plan below makes 10 swaps for $16.37.
Deck health
$50 budget plan
Best upgrades for Subjective Reality
10 swaps for $16.37. Prices as of November 6, 2026.
Add 10
Protection: deck has 0 of ~2 · #12 on EDHREC$1.89
Protection: deck has 0 of ~2 · #13 on EDHREC$3.88
Ramp: deck has 8 of ~10 · #3 on EDHREC$0.40
Removal: deck has 7 of ~8 · #11 on EDHREC$1.22
Ramp: deck has 8 of ~10 · #17 on EDHREC$0.84
Proven staple in your colors · #15 on EDHREC$1.04
Proven staple in your colors · #16 on EDHREC$2.18
Untapped land for all your colors · #9 on EDHREC$0.21
Untapped land for black & blue · #49 on EDHREC$4.47
Untapped land for blue & white · #86 on EDHREC$0.24
Cut 10
Enters tapped — slows your early turns
Enters tapped — slows your early turns
Enters tapped — slows your early turns
Trims you to 37 lands — the deck runs 40
Trims you to 37 lands — the deck runs 40
Rarely played (#19,795 on EDHREC) · Costs 6 mana
Rarely played (#17,538 on EDHREC) · Costs 6 mana
Rarely played (#10,516 on EDHREC) · Costs 7 mana
Rarely played (#9,680 on EDHREC) · Costs 7 mana
Rarely played (#8,315 on EDHREC) · Costs 6 mana
Subjective Reality decklist
Commander (1)
- 1Aminatou, the Fateshifter$17.49
Creatures (26)
- 1Adarkar Valkyrie$1.02
- 1Boreas Charger$0.27
- 1Conundrum Sphinx$0.35
- 1Djinn of Wishes$0.16
- 1Duskmantle Seer$0.26
- 1Enigma Sphinx$0.36
- 1Geode Golem$0.33
- 1High Priest of Penance$0.29
- 1Jeskai Infiltrator$0.26
- 1Loyal Subordinate$0.39
- 1Loyal Unicorn$0.50
- 1Magus of the Balance$0.29
- 1Mulldrifter$0.33
- 1Night Incarnate$0.44
- 1Ninja of the Deep Hours$1.56
- 1Phyrexian Delver$0.62
- 1Pilgrim's Eye$0.30
- 1Serra Avatar$0.47
- 1Sigiled Starfish$0.11
- 1Silent-Blade Oni$5.50
- 1Sower of Discord$4.39
- 1Sphinx of Jwar Isle$0.21
- 1Sphinx of Uthuun$0.26
- 1Varina, Lich Queen$3.95
- 1Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign$1.09
- 1Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow$3.29
Instants (10)
- 1Aethermage's Touch$0.14
- 1Banishing Stroke$0.13
- 1Brainstorm$1.36
- 1Crib Swap$0.29
- 1Esper Charm$0.36
- 1Mortify$0.33
- 1Predict$1.20
- 1Return to Dust$0.20
- 1Telling Time$0.21
- 1Utter End$0.30
Sorceries (12)
- 1Akroma's Vengeance$0.47
- 1Aminatou's Augury$0.53
- 1Army of the Damned$1.64
- 1Devastation Tide$0.40
- 1Dream Cache$0.26
- 1Entreat the Angels$0.84
- 1Entreat the Dead$0.81
- 1Ponder$2.60
- 1Portent$0.35
- 1Skull Storm$0.90
- 1Terminus$0.51
- 1Treasure Hunt$0.40
Artifacts (8)
- 1Azorius Signet$0.29
- 1Commander's Sphere$0.25
- 1Crystal Ball$0.52
- 1Dimir Signet$1.59
- 1Mind Stone$0.32
- 1Orzhov Signet$0.38
- 1Seer's Lantern$0.32
- 1Sol Ring$2.05
Enchantments (3)
- 1Cloudform$0.31
- 1Lightform$0.31
- 1Primordial Mist$0.32
Lands (40)
- 1Arcane Sanctum$0.52
- 1Azorius Chancery$0.28
- 1Azorius Guildgate$0.34
- 1Barren Moor$0.21
- 1Command Tower$0.37
- 1Dimir Aqueduct$0.25
- 1Dimir Guildgate$0.29
- 1Dismal Backwater$0.33
- 1Forge of Heroes$0.31
- 1Forsaken Sanctuary$0.21
- 1Halimar Depths$0.41
- 2Island$0.13
- 2Island$0.11
- 1Island$0.22
- 1Isolated Watchtower$1.16
- 1Jwar Isle Refuge$0.36
- 1Lonely Sandbar$0.39
- 1Meandering River$0.13
- 1Mortuary Mire$0.29
- 1New Benalia$0.33
- 1Orzhov Basilica$0.29
- 1Orzhov Guildgate$0.34
- 3Plains$0.19
- 3Plains$0.30
- 2Plains$0.18
- 1Scoured Barrens$0.21
- 1Secluded Steppe$0.37
- 1Sejiri Refuge$0.16
- 1Submerged Boneyard$0.29
- 1Swamp$0.23
- 1Swamp$0.27
- 1Swamp$0.18
- 1Tranquil Cove$0.33
FAQ
How much is the Subjective Reality precon worth?
At current prices the 100 cards in Subjective Reality are worth about $76.76 as singles (cheapest printings, TCGplayer market price as of November 6, 2026).
What are the best budget upgrades for Subjective Reality?
For about $16.37, our top picks are Swiftfoot Boots, Lightning Greaves, Arcane Signet, Swords to Plowshares, Fellwar Stone. The full 10-card plan with cuts is above, and the upgrade tool can rebuild it for any budget.
What should I cut from Subjective Reality?
Start with Isolated Watchtower, New Benalia, Meandering River, Forsaken Sanctuary. These are the least-played or slowest cards that don't support the deck's plan.
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