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
4.2%inclusion3 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
3.8%inclusion3 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.3%inclusion8 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Twilight Diviner
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Grave Venerations
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
84%inclusion1.63K decks1.93K decks
73%synergy
Smallpox
76%inclusion1.47K decks1.93K decks
71%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
73%inclusion1.41K decks1.93K decks
66%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
71%inclusion1.37K decks1.93K decks
64%synergy
Dark Deal
75%inclusion1.45K decks1.93K decks
63%synergy
Burglar Rat
71%inclusion1.37K decks1.93K decks
60%synergy
Syphon Mind
72%inclusion1.39K decks1.93K decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
70%inclusion1.34K decks1.93K decks
57%synergy
Plaguecrafter
76%inclusion1.46K decks1.93K decks
56%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
59%inclusion1.15K decks1.93K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion1.56K decks1.93K decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
63%inclusion1.22K decks1.93K decks
51%synergy
Oppression
60%inclusion1.16K decks1.93K decks
52%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
59%inclusion1.15K decks1.93K decks
45%synergy
Vicious Rumors
58%inclusion1.12K decks1.93K decks
52%synergy
Jet Medallion
58%inclusion1.11K decks1.93K decks
-3%synergy
Virus Beetle
57%inclusion1.11K decks1.93K decks
51%synergy
The Raven Man
56%inclusion1.08K decks1.93K decks
50%synergy
Painful Quandary
53%inclusion1.03K decks1.93K decks
43%synergy
Mire in Misery
53%inclusion1.02K decks1.93K decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion553 decks1.93K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion446 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion366 decks1.93K decks
-10%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion329 decks1.93K decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion265 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion239 decks1.93K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion177 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
7.6%inclusion147 decks1.93K decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion144 decks1.93K decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.0%inclusion135 decks1.93K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion980 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion975 decks1.93K decks
31%synergy
Sangromancer
50%inclusion970 decks1.93K decks
39%synergy
Mindslicer
48%inclusion936 decks1.93K decks
44%synergy
Nezumi Informant
48%inclusion928 decks1.93K decks
41%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
47%inclusion910 decks1.93K decks
31%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
46%inclusion898 decks1.93K decks
42%synergy
Accursed Marauder
45%inclusion662 decks1.49K decks
23%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
44%inclusion846 decks1.93K decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
39%inclusion761 decks1.93K decks
31%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
38%inclusion729 decks1.93K decks
34%synergy
Fell Specter
37%inclusion719 decks1.93K decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion715 decks1.93K decks
30%synergy
Necrogoyf
37%inclusion711 decks1.93K decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
37%inclusion707 decks1.93K decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
36%inclusion703 decks1.93K decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion680 decks1.93K decks
-16%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
31%inclusion594 decks1.93K decks
27%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
29%inclusion565 decks1.93K decks
26%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
24%inclusion467 decks1.93K decks
22%synergy
Liliana's Specter
24%inclusion464 decks1.93K decks
21%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion433 decks1.93K decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred
22%inclusion428 decks1.93K decks
16%synergy
Rotting Rats
21%inclusion406 decks1.93K decks
18%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion167 decks890 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion362 decks1.93K decks
-2%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion362 decks1.93K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion356 decks1.93K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion335 decks1.93K decks
-6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion323 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
16%inclusion216 decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Hecteyes
16%inclusion59 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Stronghold Rats
15%inclusion294 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
15%inclusion290 decks1.93K decks
13%synergy
Asylum Visitor
14%inclusion263 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion53 decks390 decks
5%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
13%inclusion260 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion191 decks1.48K decks
11%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion248 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Gravelighter
13%inclusion248 decks1.93K decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion241 decks1.93K decks
-2%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
12%inclusion238 decks1.93K decks
7%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion230 decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion218 decks1.93K decks
-8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.3%inclusion179 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
9.0%inclusion167 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.8%inclusion151 decks1.93K decks
-15%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
7.6%inclusion147 decks1.93K decks
7%synergy
Dread Presence
7.4%inclusion144 decks1.93K decks
-7%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.4%inclusion143 decks1.93K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
43%inclusion833 decks1.93K decks
38%synergy
Sudden Edict
29%inclusion563 decks1.93K decks
27%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion395 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion468 decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion440 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion416 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion339 decks1.93K decks
-7%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion337 decks1.93K decks
-20%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion173 decks1.11K decks
-16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
15%inclusion290 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
14%inclusion267 decks1.93K decks
13%synergy
Pharika's Libation
14%inclusion264 decks1.93K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Edict
14%inclusion261 decks1.93K decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion254 decks1.93K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion247 decks1.93K decks
-11%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
13%inclusion243 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion209 decks1.93K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion205 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.5%inclusion183 decks1.93K decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
9.2%inclusion177 decks1.93K decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion175 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.5%inclusion164 decks1.93K decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion125 decks1.51K decks
-11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.2%inclusion158 decks1.93K decks
-17%synergy
Murder
6.8%inclusion131 decks1.93K decks
-3%synergy
Szat's Will
6.6%inclusion128 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.9%inclusion114 decks1.93K decks
-15%synergy
Dismember
5.8%inclusion113 decks1.93K decks
-5%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.7%inclusion111 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
5.3%inclusion102 decks1.93K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Innocent Blood
51%inclusion979 decks1.93K decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion866 decks1.93K decks
29%synergy
Rankle's Prank
44%inclusion841 decks1.93K decks
39%synergy
Duress
42%inclusion804 decks1.93K decks
35%synergy
Delirium Skeins
41%inclusion793 decks1.93K decks
37%synergy
Death Cloud
39%inclusion754 decks1.93K decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion712 decks1.93K decks
1%synergy
Mind Rake
36%inclusion699 decks1.93K decks
33%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
34%inclusion660 decks1.93K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion285 decks875 decks
16%synergy
Pox
32%inclusion618 decks1.93K decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion591 decks1.93K decks
-21%synergy
Thoughtseize
28%inclusion550 decks1.93K decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
28%inclusion536 decks1.93K decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion503 decks1.93K decks
-13%synergy
Arterial Flow
26%inclusion493 decks1.93K decks
23%synergy
Divest
23%inclusion438 decks1.93K decks
21%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
22%inclusion432 decks1.93K decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion427 decks1.93K decks
-15%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion373 decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion387 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion381 decks1.93K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion348 decks1.93K decks
-6%synergy
Unnerve
15%inclusion296 decks1.93K decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion287 decks1.93K decks
0%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
14%inclusion276 decks1.93K decks
12%synergy
Extract the Truth
14%inclusion271 decks1.93K decks
13%synergy
Despise
14%inclusion266 decks1.93K decks
13%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion257 decks1.93K decks
12%synergy
Pilfer
13%inclusion256 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion254 decks1.93K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Rot
13%inclusion247 decks1.93K decks
12%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion239 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Bad Deal
12%inclusion231 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion229 decks1.93K decks
0%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion221 decks1.93K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion204 decks1.93K decks
-10%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion190 decks1.93K decks
7%synergy
Let's Play a Game
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
8.8%inclusion170 decks1.93K decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
8.3%inclusion160 decks1.93K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion154 decks1.93K decks
-7%synergy
Mutilate
8.0%inclusion154 decks1.93K decks
-10%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion151 decks1.93K decks
-17%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.4%inclusion143 decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
7.3%inclusion141 decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Mind Twist
7.2%inclusion140 decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion129 decks1.93K decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.6%inclusion113 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
6.6%inclusion128 decks1.93K decks
-19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion1.02K decks1.93K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion841 decks1.93K decks
12%synergy
Smokestack
22%inclusion418 decks1.93K decks
20%synergy
Tithing Blade
21%inclusion401 decks1.93K decks
18%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion45 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion238 decks1.93K decks
-4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion213 decks1.93K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion191 decks1.93K decks
-2%synergy
Memory Jar
9.3%inclusion180 decks1.93K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.1%inclusion175 decks1.93K decks
-19%synergy
Library of Leng
6.4%inclusion124 decks1.93K decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion122 decks1.93K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.1%inclusion118 decks1.93K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion110 decks1.93K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
49%inclusion952 decks1.93K decks
44%synergy
Megrim
45%inclusion868 decks1.93K decks
40%synergy
Liliana's Caress
42%inclusion815 decks1.93K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion755 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
38%inclusion726 decks1.93K decks
34%synergy
Necrogen Mists
34%inclusion662 decks1.93K decks
30%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
34%inclusion650 decks1.93K decks
30%synergy
Bandit's Talent
33%inclusion442 decks1.32K decks
28%synergy
Raiders' Wake
26%inclusion499 decks1.93K decks
22%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion493 decks1.93K decks
7%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
21%inclusion410 decks1.93K decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion376 decks1.93K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion268 decks1.71K decks
11%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion284 decks1.93K decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion256 decks1.93K decks
3%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion246 decks1.93K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion234 decks1.93K decks
-11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion229 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
12%inclusion224 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion212 decks1.93K decks
-7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion112 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Creeping Dread
8.4%inclusion163 decks1.93K decks
8%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
8.2%inclusion158 decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Cracked Skull
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Words of Waste
7.2%inclusion139 decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion129 decks1.93K decks
-3%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
6.6%inclusion127 decks1.93K decks
5%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.4%inclusion123 decks1.93K decks
5%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.3%inclusion122 decks1.93K decks
5%synergy
Contamination
6.1%inclusion118 decks1.93K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.1%inclusion117 decks1.93K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.5%inclusion107 decks1.93K decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
46%inclusion895 decks1.93K decks
39%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
43%inclusion830 decks1.93K decks
38%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion336 decks1.93K decks
11%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion290 decks1.93K decks
13%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion245 decks1.93K decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion195 decks1.93K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.3%inclusion180 decks1.93K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
64%inclusion1.24K decks1.93K decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion1.05K decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion764 decks1.93K decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion757 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion638 decks1.93K decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion527 decks1.93K decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion483 decks1.93K decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion420 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion340 decks1.93K decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion311 decks1.93K decks
-8%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion300 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion242 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion237 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion212 decks1.93K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion202 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion188 decks1.93K decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
8.8%inclusion170 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.6%inclusion128 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion120 decks1.93K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.8%inclusion112 decks1.93K decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.6%inclusion109 decks1.93K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.78K decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion1.33K decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion713 decks1.93K decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion635 decks1.93K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion471 decks1.93K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion405 decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion319 decks1.93K decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion47 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion190 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion188 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion176 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion154 decks1.93K decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.7%inclusion130 decks1.93K decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.5%inclusion107 decks1.93K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion1.84K decks1.93K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion466 decks1.93K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion416 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion125 decks1.51K decks
-11%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.4%inclusion143 decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion138 decks1.93K decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.7%inclusion129 decks1.93K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.5%inclusion107 decks1.93K decks
-1%synergy