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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Auntie's Sentence
3.4%inclusion4 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Mornsong Aria
3.3%inclusion4 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.9%inclusion8 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Twilight Diviner
1.8%inclusion2 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Venerations
1.7%inclusion2 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
84%inclusion1.60K decks1.90K decks
73%synergy
Smallpox
76%inclusion1.44K decks1.90K decks
71%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
73%inclusion1.39K decks1.90K decks
65%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
71%inclusion1.34K decks1.90K decks
64%synergy
Dark Deal
74%inclusion1.41K decks1.90K decks
63%synergy
Burglar Rat
70%inclusion1.34K decks1.90K decks
59%synergy
Syphon Mind
71%inclusion1.36K decks1.90K decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
69%inclusion1.31K decks1.90K decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
75%inclusion1.43K decks1.90K decks
55%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
59%inclusion1.12K decks1.90K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion1.53K decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
63%inclusion1.19K decks1.90K decks
50%synergy
Oppression
60%inclusion1.15K decks1.90K decks
52%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
59%inclusion1.13K decks1.90K decks
45%synergy
Jet Medallion
58%inclusion1.11K decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Vicious Rumors
57%inclusion1.09K decks1.90K decks
51%synergy
Virus Beetle
57%inclusion1.09K decks1.90K decks
50%synergy
The Raven Man
56%inclusion1.06K decks1.90K decks
50%synergy
Painful Quandary
53%inclusion1.01K decks1.90K decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion1K decks1.90K decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion553 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion447 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion366 decks1.90K decks
-10%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion331 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion264 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion238 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
9.4%inclusion179 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
8.4%inclusion159 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion147 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.4%inclusion140 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion962 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion958 decks1.90K decks
31%synergy
Sangromancer
50%inclusion952 decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Mindslicer
48%inclusion913 decks1.90K decks
43%synergy
Nezumi Informant
48%inclusion907 decks1.90K decks
41%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
47%inclusion887 decks1.90K decks
31%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
46%inclusion872 decks1.90K decks
41%synergy
Accursed Marauder
45%inclusion676 decks1.51K decks
24%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
43%inclusion826 decks1.90K decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
39%inclusion740 decks1.90K decks
31%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
37%inclusion706 decks1.90K decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion697 decks1.90K decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
36%inclusion693 decks1.90K decks
25%synergy
Fell Specter
36%inclusion691 decks1.90K decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
36%inclusion689 decks1.90K decks
24%synergy
Necrogoyf
36%inclusion688 decks1.90K decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion666 decks1.90K decks
-17%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
30%inclusion575 decks1.90K decks
27%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
29%inclusion554 decks1.90K decks
26%synergy
Liliana's Specter
24%inclusion453 decks1.90K decks
21%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
24%inclusion448 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred
22%inclusion423 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion419 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Rotting Rats
21%inclusion391 decks1.90K decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion363 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion174 decks913 decks
15%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion354 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion347 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion329 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion323 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Hecteyes
17%inclusion65 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
16%inclusion218 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
15%inclusion285 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Stronghold Rats
15%inclusion279 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion58 decks417 decks
6%synergy
Asylum Visitor
14%inclusion260 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
13%inclusion253 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion247 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion194 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion240 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Gravelighter
13%inclusion238 decks1.90K decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
12%inclusion234 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion228 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion214 decks1.90K decks
-8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
10%inclusion182 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
9.1%inclusion170 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.0%inclusion153 decks1.90K decks
-15%synergy
Dread Presence
7.7%inclusion146 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.5%inclusion143 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
7.5%inclusion143 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
43%inclusion818 decks1.90K decks
38%synergy
Sudden Edict
29%inclusion547 decks1.90K decks
27%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion403 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion466 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion439 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion406 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion333 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion329 decks1.90K decks
-20%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion177 decks1.13K decks
-16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
15%inclusion279 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
14%inclusion263 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Edict
14%inclusion259 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion258 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Pharika's Libation
13%inclusion256 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion247 decks1.90K decks
-11%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
12%inclusion237 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion205 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion203 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.4%inclusion179 decks1.90K decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
9.1%inclusion173 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.0%inclusion171 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion165 decks1.90K decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.4%inclusion129 decks1.54K decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion152 decks1.90K decks
-17%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion132 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Szat's Will
6.5%inclusion123 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.90K decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.8%inclusion110 decks1.90K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.6%inclusion106 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
5.1%inclusion98 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Mire in Misery
52%inclusion996 decks1.90K decks
49%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion954 decks1.90K decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
44%inclusion844 decks1.90K decks
29%synergy
Rankle's Prank
43%inclusion819 decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Duress
41%inclusion785 decks1.90K decks
35%synergy
Delirium Skeins
41%inclusion774 decks1.90K decks
37%synergy
Death Cloud
39%inclusion743 decks1.90K decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion706 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Mind Rake
36%inclusion677 decks1.90K decks
32%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
34%inclusion639 decks1.90K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
32%inclusion291 decks898 decks
15%synergy
Pox
32%inclusion612 decks1.90K decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion576 decks1.90K decks
-21%synergy
Thoughtseize
29%inclusion545 decks1.90K decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
27%inclusion514 decks1.90K decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion505 decks1.90K decks
-13%synergy
Arterial Flow
25%inclusion478 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Divest
22%inclusion427 decks1.90K decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion427 decks1.90K decks
-15%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
22%inclusion425 decks1.90K decks
20%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion377 decks1.71K decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion379 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion377 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion348 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Unnerve
15%inclusion285 decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion284 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
14%inclusion271 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Extract the Truth
14%inclusion265 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Despise
14%inclusion260 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Pilfer
13%inclusion255 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion252 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion246 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Mind Rot
13%inclusion245 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion233 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Bad Deal
12%inclusion229 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion227 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion215 decks1.90K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion201 decks1.90K decks
-10%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion189 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Let's Play a Game
9.3%inclusion104 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
9.0%inclusion171 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
8.2%inclusion156 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion153 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Mutilate
7.9%inclusion151 decks1.90K decks
-10%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.9%inclusion150 decks1.90K decks
-17%synergy
Mind Twist
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
7.3%inclusion138 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.9%inclusion131 decks1.90K decks
-19%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.9%inclusion131 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion828 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Smokestack
22%inclusion410 decks1.90K decks
20%synergy
Tithing Blade
20%inclusion386 decks1.90K decks
17%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
13%inclusion47 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion233 decks1.90K decks
-4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion214 decks1.90K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion184 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Memory Jar
10%inclusion182 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.1%inclusion174 decks1.90K decks
-19%synergy
Library of Leng
6.4%inclusion122 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion119 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.1%inclusion117 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.90K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
49%inclusion927 decks1.90K decks
43%synergy
Megrim
45%inclusion847 decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Liliana's Caress
42%inclusion807 decks1.90K decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion744 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
37%inclusion701 decks1.90K decks
33%synergy
Necrogen Mists
34%inclusion641 decks1.90K decks
29%synergy
Bandit's Talent
33%inclusion449 decks1.34K decks
28%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
33%inclusion626 decks1.90K decks
29%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion482 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Raiders' Wake
25%inclusion481 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
21%inclusion399 decks1.90K decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion362 decks1.90K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion270 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion282 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion249 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion246 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion233 decks1.90K decks
-11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion228 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
12%inclusion220 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion212 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion112 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Creeping Dread
8.4%inclusion159 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
8.3%inclusion158 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Words of Waste
7.1%inclusion135 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Cracked Skull
7.0%inclusion78 decks1.11K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion128 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
6.7%inclusion127 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.4%inclusion122 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.3%inclusion120 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Contamination
6.1%inclusion116 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.1%inclusion116 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.6%inclusion107 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
46%inclusion875 decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
42%inclusion805 decks1.90K decks
38%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion332 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion284 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion242 decks1.90K decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion195 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.4%inclusion178 decks1.90K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
64%inclusion1.22K decks1.90K decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion1.04K decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion751 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion737 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion631 decks1.90K decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion515 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion477 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion407 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion336 decks1.90K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion315 decks1.90K decks
-8%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion295 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion237 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion233 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion208 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion197 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion184 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
8.9%inclusion169 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.7%inclusion128 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion124 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.0%inclusion114 decks1.90K decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.75K decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion1.30K decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion693 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion620 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion460 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion398 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion55 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion307 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion185 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion183 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.0%inclusion172 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion158 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.3%inclusion120 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.3%inclusion101 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
5.0%inclusion96 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion1.81K decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion451 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion406 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.4%inclusion129 decks1.54K decks
-10%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion136 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.7%inclusion127 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.6%inclusion107 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy