Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander)

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
With 2025 drawing to a close, let's take a look back at this quarter century and pick out the best commanders from each year.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mornsong Aria
2.7%inclusion24 decks883 decks
1%synergy
Auntie's Sentence
2.1%inclusion18 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.8%inclusion50 decks2.83K decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Diviner
1.6%inclusion13 decks814 decks
-2%synergy
Moonshadow
1.0%inclusion8 decks814 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
72%inclusion7.90K decks11K decks
67%synergy
Waste Not
77%inclusion8.44K decks11K decks
66%synergy
Dark Deal
70%inclusion7.66K decks11K decks
58%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
67%inclusion7.38K decks11K decks
54%synergy
Plaguecrafter
72%inclusion7.92K decks11K decks
52%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
58%inclusion6.39K decks11K decks
51%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
58%inclusion6.39K decks11K decks
51%synergy
Oppression
57%inclusion6.31K decks11K decks
50%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
55%inclusion6.06K decks11K decks
49%synergy
Syphon Mind
61%inclusion6.70K decks11K decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion8.78K decks11K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
64%inclusion7.02K decks11K decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
60%inclusion6.58K decks11K decks
48%synergy
Burglar Rat
59%inclusion6.46K decks11K decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
58%inclusion6.41K decks11K decks
44%synergy
Crypt Ghast
53%inclusion5.85K decks11K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion5.83K decks11K decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion5.79K decks11K decks
33%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
51%inclusion5.60K decks11K decks
44%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion5.48K decks11K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion4.05K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion3.24K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion2.87K decks11K decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion2.41K decks11K decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion1.96K decks11K decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion1.92K decks11K decks
2%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
16%inclusion1.80K decks11K decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1.50K decks11K decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion1.32K decks11K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1.24K decks11K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
49%inclusion4.79K decks9.84K decks
27%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
47%inclusion5.17K decks11K decks
31%synergy
Virus Beetle
47%inclusion5.12K decks11K decks
40%synergy
Mindslicer
44%inclusion4.81K decks11K decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
42%inclusion4.65K decks11K decks
30%synergy
The Raven Man
41%inclusion4.57K decks11K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
41%inclusion4.46K decks11K decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion4.32K decks11K decks
-12%synergy
Sangromancer
38%inclusion4.19K decks11K decks
27%synergy
Demon's Disciple
38%inclusion4.13K decks11K decks
30%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
37%inclusion4.12K decks11K decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion4.04K decks11K decks
30%synergy
Nezumi Informant
36%inclusion3.92K decks11K decks
29%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
33%inclusion3.64K decks11K decks
28%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
30%inclusion3.27K decks11K decks
26%synergy
Necrogoyf
25%inclusion2.73K decks11K decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred
24%inclusion2.66K decks11K decks
18%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion2.38K decks11K decks
15%synergy
Fell Specter
21%inclusion2.31K decks11K decks
17%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
20%inclusion2.17K decks11K decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion2.14K decks11K decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion2.08K decks11K decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion1.96K decks11K decks
3%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion1.95K decks11K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion1.93K decks11K decks
14%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
17%inclusion1.92K decks11K decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion1.92K decks11K decks
-3%synergy
Hecteyes
17%inclusion796 decks4.65K decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1.86K decks11K decks
-2%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
17%inclusion830 decks4.94K decks
8%synergy
Rotting Rats
16%inclusion1.81K decks11K decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Specter
15%inclusion1.69K decks11K decks
13%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
15%inclusion1.64K decks11K decks
13%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion1.21K decks9.30K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
12%inclusion996 decks8K decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion1.30K decks11K decks
5%synergy
Grief
12%inclusion1.30K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion1.29K decks11K decks
5%synergy
Gravelighter
12%inclusion1.27K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion1.25K decks11K decks
-11%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
11%inclusion1.22K decks11K decks
6%synergy
Stronghold Rats
11%inclusion1.17K decks11K decks
7%synergy
Asylum Visitor
10%inclusion1.07K decks11K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.3%inclusion1.02K decks11K decks
2%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
9.2%inclusion1.01K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
9.1%inclusion1.01K decks11K decks
-22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.9%inclusion978 decks11K decks
-7%synergy
Dread Presence
8.5%inclusion936 decks11K decks
-6%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
8.5%inclusion830 decks9.82K decks
6%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
8.4%inclusion925 decks11K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
40%inclusion4.40K decks11K decks
35%synergy
Flare of Malice
30%inclusion2.97K decks9.91K decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion3.19K decks11K decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
28%inclusion3.04K decks11K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2.71K decks11K decks
2%synergy
Sudden Edict
24%inclusion2.60K decks11K decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion2.15K decks11K decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion2.04K decks11K decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion2.03K decks11K decks
3%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion1.83K decks11K decks
-21%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion1.27K decks8.65K decks
-17%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
13%inclusion1.46K decks11K decks
13%synergy
Vraska's Fall
13%inclusion1.44K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Pharika's Libation
12%inclusion1.35K decks11K decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1.18K decks11K decks
-14%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
10%inclusion1.15K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Edict
10%inclusion1.11K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion1.11K decks11K decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion1.11K decks11K decks
-15%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1.09K decks11K decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion958 decks9.90K decks
-9%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.2%inclusion1.02K decks11K decks
-2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.0%inclusion989 decks11K decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
8.5%inclusion934 decks11K decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
6.7%inclusion735 decks11K decks
-6%synergy
Murder
6.7%inclusion733 decks11K decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
6.4%inclusion702 decks11K decks
-6%synergy
Szat's Will
6.0%inclusion662 decks11K decks
3%synergy
Dismember
5.8%inclusion634 decks11K decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion611 decks11K decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Mire in Misery
48%inclusion5.25K decks11K decks
44%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion4.97K decks11K decks
29%synergy
Vicious Rumors
45%inclusion4.93K decks11K decks
39%synergy
Death Cloud
39%inclusion4.32K decks11K decks
37%synergy
Rankle's Prank
37%inclusion4.10K decks11K decks
33%synergy
Pox
37%inclusion4.09K decks11K decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion3.92K decks11K decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion3.73K decks11K decks
-17%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion3.67K decks11K decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
32%inclusion2.52K decks7.94K decks
15%synergy
Duress
31%inclusion3.40K decks11K decks
24%synergy
Delirium Skeins
30%inclusion3.26K decks11K decks
26%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
29%inclusion3.14K decks11K decks
26%synergy
Thoughtseize
27%inclusion3.01K decks11K decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion2.93K decks11K decks
-11%synergy
Mind Rake
25%inclusion2.70K decks11K decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
20%inclusion2.18K decks11K decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion2.08K decks11K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion2.03K decks11K decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion1.98K decks11K decks
0%synergy
Rush of Dread
18%inclusion1.84K decks10.4K decks
14%synergy
Arterial Flow
17%inclusion1.85K decks11K decks
14%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion1.68K decks11K decks
-5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion1.66K decks11K decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1.57K decks11K decks
0%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
14%inclusion1.55K decks11K decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1.53K decks11K decks
2%synergy
Divest
13%inclusion1.46K decks11K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion1.31K decks11K decks
-3%synergy
Make an Example
11%inclusion1.26K decks11K decks
10%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion1.21K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1.19K decks11K decks
-15%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1.18K decks11K decks
4%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion1.14K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Pilfer
10%inclusion1.11K decks11K decks
7%synergy
Unnerve
10%inclusion1.08K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Extract the Truth
10%inclusion1.07K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion1.05K decks11K decks
-15%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
9.4%inclusion1.04K decks11K decks
7%synergy
Extract a Confession
9.1%inclusion1K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Mind Rot
8.6%inclusion950 decks11K decks
7%synergy
Despise
8.3%inclusion913 decks11K decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
8.2%inclusion903 decks11K decks
-10%synergy
Bad Deal
8.2%inclusion897 decks11K decks
7%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.0%inclusion875 decks11K decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion819 decks10.4K decks
-4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.5%inclusion826 decks11K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion809 decks11K decks
-3%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
7.1%inclusion777 decks11K decks
6%synergy
Mind Twist
6.8%inclusion743 decks11K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion4.58K decks11K decks
10%synergy
Smokestack
23%inclusion2.55K decks11K decks
22%synergy
Tithing Blade
16%inclusion1.80K decks11K decks
14%synergy
Memory Jar
12%inclusion1.35K decks11K decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion1.34K decks11K decks
-4%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion1.33K decks11K decks
0%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
12%inclusion471 decks3.96K decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion1.26K decks11K decks
-16%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1.24K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.6%inclusion833 decks11K decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.5%inclusion823 decks11K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.9%inclusion762 decks11K decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.8%inclusion746 decks11K decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion734 decks11K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.6%inclusion616 decks11K decks
-7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.0%inclusion553 decks11K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
46%inclusion5.10K decks11K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion4.89K decks11K decks
4%synergy
Bottomless Pit
41%inclusion4.49K decks11K decks
35%synergy
Grave Pact
34%inclusion3.72K decks11K decks
15%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
30%inclusion3.35K decks11K decks
27%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion3.19K decks11K decks
24%synergy
Liliana's Caress
28%inclusion3.09K decks11K decks
22%synergy
Megrim
27%inclusion2.96K decks11K decks
22%synergy
Court of Ambition
24%inclusion2.67K decks11K decks
20%synergy
Bandit's Talent
24%inclusion2.26K decks9.33K decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion2.16K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion2K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion1.97K decks11K decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion1.96K decks11K decks
-6%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1.88K decks11K decks
-1%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
16%inclusion1.75K decks11K decks
12%synergy
Desolation
14%inclusion1.57K decks11K decks
14%synergy
Raiders' Wake
14%inclusion1.53K decks11K decks
11%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion1.37K decks10.4K decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion1.31K decks11K decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion847 decks8.71K decks
3%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
10%inclusion1.06K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Contamination
8.8%inclusion972 decks11K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.6%inclusion947 decks11K decks
-4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.3%inclusion799 decks11K decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.9%inclusion756 decks11K decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.8%inclusion753 decks11K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion695 decks11K decks
-4%synergy
Words of Waste
6.2%inclusion680 decks11K decks
5%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
5.9%inclusion650 decks11K decks
4%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
5.7%inclusion631 decks11K decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.4%inclusion597 decks11K decks
-8%synergy
Creeping Dread
5.1%inclusion560 decks11K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
31%inclusion3.38K decks11K decks
26%synergy
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion2.10K decks11K decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion1.71K decks11K decks
2%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion1.31K decks11K decks
-2%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion1.23K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
9.3%inclusion1.02K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion6.42K decks11K decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
57%inclusion6.32K decks11K decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion4.40K decks11K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion4.33K decks11K decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion4.30K decks11K decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion3.65K decks11K decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
23%inclusion2.56K decks11K decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion2.45K decks11K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion2.37K decks11K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion2.17K decks11K decks
-11%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion1.77K decks11K decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1.56K decks11K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion1.32K decks11K decks
-4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1.25K decks11K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1.18K decks11K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1.11K decks11K decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
10%inclusion1.09K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.1%inclusion997 decks11K decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.8%inclusion965 decks11K decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
7.8%inclusion858 decks11K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.9%inclusion760 decks11K decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.7%inclusion630 decks11K decks
0%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.1%inclusion557 decks11K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion10.2K decks11K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion7.61K decks11K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion4.20K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion3.39K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion2.81K decks11K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion2.48K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion1.62K decks11K decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion535 decks3.70K decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion1.29K decks11K decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1.21K decks11K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion1.09K decks11K decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.4%inclusion1.03K decks11K decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.2%inclusion900 decks11K decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion717 decks11K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion716 decks11K decks
0%synergy
Caged Sun
6.2%inclusion679 decks11K decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion676 decks11K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion661 decks11K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion614 decks11K decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.2%inclusion577 decks11K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion10.3K decks11K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2.71K decks11K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion2.61K decks11K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion958 decks9.90K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.7%inclusion954 decks11K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion899 decks11K decks
2%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.0%inclusion875 decks11K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.6%inclusion833 decks11K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
7.2%inclusion790 decks11K decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.5%inclusion602 decks11K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.3%inclusion588 decks11K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion535 decks10.1K decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.2%inclusion571 decks11K decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion562 decks11K decks
2%synergy