Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - Discard

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Auntie's Sentence
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
4.1%inclusion6 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Diviner
2.9%inclusion4 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.7%inclusion8 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Venerations
2.1%inclusion3 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
84%inclusion1.55K decks1.85K decks
73%synergy
Smallpox
75%inclusion1.40K decks1.85K decks
70%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
73%inclusion1.34K decks1.85K decks
65%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
70%inclusion1.30K decks1.85K decks
63%synergy
Dark Deal
74%inclusion1.38K decks1.85K decks
63%synergy
Burglar Rat
70%inclusion1.29K decks1.85K decks
59%synergy
Syphon Mind
71%inclusion1.32K decks1.85K decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
69%inclusion1.28K decks1.85K decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
75%inclusion1.38K decks1.85K decks
55%synergy
Oppression
61%inclusion1.12K decks1.85K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion1.50K decks1.85K decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
63%inclusion1.16K decks1.85K decks
51%synergy
Jet Medallion
59%inclusion1.10K decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
59%inclusion1.09K decks1.85K decks
45%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
59%inclusion1.09K decks1.85K decks
53%synergy
Vicious Rumors
57%inclusion1.05K decks1.85K decks
51%synergy
Virus Beetle
56%inclusion1.04K decks1.85K decks
50%synergy
The Raven Man
55%inclusion1.02K decks1.85K decks
50%synergy
Painful Quandary
53%inclusion989 decks1.85K decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion981 decks1.85K decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion544 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion441 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion363 decks1.85K decks
-9%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion325 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion263 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion232 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion180 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
9.0%inclusion166 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.9%inclusion146 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.6%inclusion140 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion938 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
51%inclusion936 decks1.85K decks
31%synergy
Sangromancer
50%inclusion924 decks1.85K decks
39%synergy
Mindslicer
48%inclusion886 decks1.85K decks
43%synergy
Nezumi Informant
47%inclusion869 decks1.85K decks
40%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
46%inclusion861 decks1.85K decks
31%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
45%inclusion836 decks1.85K decks
40%synergy
Accursed Marauder
45%inclusion687 decks1.52K decks
24%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
43%inclusion806 decks1.85K decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
38%inclusion711 decks1.85K decks
30%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
37%inclusion686 decks1.85K decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
37%inclusion678 decks1.85K decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
36%inclusion669 decks1.85K decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
36%inclusion668 decks1.85K decks
29%synergy
Fell Specter
36%inclusion663 decks1.85K decks
32%synergy
Necrogoyf
36%inclusion659 decks1.85K decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion655 decks1.85K decks
-16%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
30%inclusion548 decks1.85K decks
26%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
29%inclusion529 decks1.85K decks
26%synergy
Liliana's Specter
23%inclusion428 decks1.85K decks
21%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
23%inclusion422 decks1.85K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred
22%inclusion416 decks1.85K decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion402 decks1.85K decks
15%synergy
Rotting Rats
21%inclusion381 decks1.85K decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion357 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion178 decks929 decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
18%inclusion340 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion332 decks1.85K decks
14%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion324 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion319 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
16%inclusion218 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Hecteyes
16%inclusion66 decks411 decks
13%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
15%inclusion272 decks1.85K decks
13%synergy
Stronghold Rats
15%inclusion269 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion63 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Asylum Visitor
14%inclusion254 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
13%inclusion246 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion244 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion240 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion194 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
12%inclusion230 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Gravelighter
12%inclusion229 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion218 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion215 decks1.85K decks
-7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.5%inclusion176 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
9.3%inclusion172 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.4%inclusion155 decks1.85K decks
-15%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.9%inclusion146 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Dread Presence
7.7%inclusion142 decks1.85K decks
-7%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
7.3%inclusion135 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
43%inclusion788 decks1.85K decks
38%synergy
Sudden Edict
28%inclusion523 decks1.85K decks
26%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion409 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion462 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion432 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion398 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion327 decks1.85K decks
-7%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion319 decks1.85K decks
-20%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion180 decks1.15K decks
-16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion264 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion255 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
14%inclusion253 decks1.85K decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Edict
13%inclusion248 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion246 decks1.85K decks
-11%synergy
Pharika's Libation
13%inclusion246 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
12%inclusion226 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion203 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion201 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.4%inclusion175 decks1.85K decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
9.2%inclusion170 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion168 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion162 decks1.85K decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion132 decks1.55K decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion149 decks1.85K decks
-17%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion128 decks1.85K decks
-3%synergy
Szat's Will
6.4%inclusion118 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.9%inclusion110 decks1.85K decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion104 decks1.85K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.5%inclusion101 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
5.2%inclusion97 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Mire in Misery
52%inclusion958 decks1.85K decks
48%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion921 decks1.85K decks
44%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion829 decks1.85K decks
29%synergy
Rankle's Prank
43%inclusion789 decks1.85K decks
38%synergy
Duress
41%inclusion755 decks1.85K decks
34%synergy
Delirium Skeins
40%inclusion744 decks1.85K decks
36%synergy
Death Cloud
39%inclusion718 decks1.85K decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion689 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Mind Rake
35%inclusion649 decks1.85K decks
32%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
33%inclusion611 decks1.85K decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion299 decks914 decks
16%synergy
Pox
32%inclusion595 decks1.85K decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion565 decks1.85K decks
-20%synergy
Thoughtseize
29%inclusion537 decks1.85K decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion503 decks1.85K decks
-12%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
27%inclusion492 decks1.85K decks
25%synergy
Arterial Flow
25%inclusion462 decks1.85K decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion423 decks1.85K decks
-14%synergy
Divest
22%inclusion409 decks1.85K decks
21%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion381 decks1.73K decks
19%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
22%inclusion405 decks1.85K decks
20%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion369 decks1.85K decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion367 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion341 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion271 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Unnerve
14%inclusion268 decks1.85K decks
13%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
14%inclusion262 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Extract the Truth
14%inclusion255 decks1.85K decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion247 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Despise
13%inclusion247 decks1.85K decks
13%synergy
Pilfer
13%inclusion245 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Mind Rot
13%inclusion236 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Make an Example
12%inclusion230 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion226 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion224 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Bad Deal
11%inclusion213 decks1.85K decks
10%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion210 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion203 decks1.85K decks
-10%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion179 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Let's Play a Game
9.2%inclusion105 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
9.0%inclusion166 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
8.1%inclusion151 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.1%inclusion150 decks1.85K decks
-16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion149 decks1.85K decks
-7%synergy
Mutilate
7.9%inclusion146 decks1.85K decks
-10%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.5%inclusion139 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Mind Twist
7.3%inclusion135 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
7.2%inclusion133 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.1%inclusion131 decks1.85K decks
-19%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.0%inclusion130 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion807 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Smokestack
21%inclusion396 decks1.85K decks
20%synergy
Tithing Blade
20%inclusion369 decks1.85K decks
17%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion51 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion226 decks1.85K decks
-4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion208 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion180 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Memory Jar
10%inclusion178 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.2%inclusion171 decks1.85K decks
-19%synergy
Library of Leng
6.3%inclusion116 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion113 decks1.85K decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion111 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
48%inclusion897 decks1.85K decks
43%synergy
Megrim
44%inclusion818 decks1.85K decks
39%synergy
Liliana's Caress
42%inclusion785 decks1.85K decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion733 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
36%inclusion676 decks1.85K decks
33%synergy
Necrogen Mists
34%inclusion626 decks1.85K decks
29%synergy
Bandit's Talent
33%inclusion455 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
32%inclusion597 decks1.85K decks
28%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion471 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Raiders' Wake
25%inclusion471 decks1.85K decks
22%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
21%inclusion381 decks1.85K decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion351 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion271 decks1.75K decks
11%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion279 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion244 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion237 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion231 decks1.85K decks
-11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion226 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion211 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
11%inclusion208 decks1.85K decks
10%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion113 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
8.3%inclusion153 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Creeping Dread
8.0%inclusion149 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Words of Waste
7.2%inclusion133 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.0%inclusion129 decks1.85K decks
-3%synergy
Cracked Skull
6.9%inclusion78 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
6.6%inclusion122 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.4%inclusion119 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.3%inclusion116 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Contamination
6.0%inclusion112 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.8%inclusion108 decks1.85K decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Aether
5.8%inclusion107 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
46%inclusion857 decks1.85K decks
39%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
42%inclusion775 decks1.85K decks
37%synergy
Professor Onyx
18%inclusion329 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion275 decks1.85K decks
13%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion236 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion193 decks1.85K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.4%inclusion174 decks1.85K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
64%inclusion1.19K decks1.85K decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion1.02K decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion740 decks1.85K decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion727 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion619 decks1.85K decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion506 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion470 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion402 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion332 decks1.85K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion315 decks1.85K decks
-8%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion291 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion234 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion221 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion199 decks1.85K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion188 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion183 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
9.1%inclusion169 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.7%inclusion124 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion121 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.1%inclusion113 decks1.85K decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.9%inclusion109 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.70K decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion1.26K decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion678 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion606 decks1.85K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion444 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion385 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion57 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion292 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion179 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.5%inclusion176 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion169 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion155 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.9%inclusion110 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
5.1%inclusion94 decks1.85K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.0%inclusion93 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion1.76K decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion437 decks1.85K decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion398 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion132 decks1.55K decks
-10%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.5%inclusion139 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.7%inclusion105 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy