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
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.4%inclusion2 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Dai Li Indoctrination
1.0%inclusion2 decks201 decks
1%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
0.5%inclusion1 decks204 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
84%inclusion1.85K decks2.21K decks
73%synergy
Smallpox
76%inclusion1.68K decks2.21K decks
71%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
73%inclusion1.62K decks2.21K decks
66%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
72%inclusion1.59K decks2.21K decks
65%synergy
Dark Deal
75%inclusion1.65K decks2.21K decks
63%synergy
Burglar Rat
72%inclusion1.59K decks2.21K decks
60%synergy
Syphon Mind
73%inclusion1.60K decks2.21K decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
68%inclusion1.51K decks2.21K decks
55%synergy
Plaguecrafter
75%inclusion1.66K decks2.21K decks
55%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
60%inclusion1.32K decks2.21K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion1.77K decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
64%inclusion1.42K decks2.21K decks
52%synergy
Oppression
59%inclusion1.31K decks2.21K decks
51%synergy
Vicious Rumors
59%inclusion1.31K decks2.21K decks
53%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
59%inclusion1.29K decks2.21K decks
44%synergy
Virus Beetle
58%inclusion1.29K decks2.21K decks
52%synergy
The Raven Man
58%inclusion1.27K decks2.21K decks
52%synergy
Jet Medallion
55%inclusion1.22K decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Mire in Misery
54%inclusion1.20K decks2.21K decks
51%synergy
Painful Quandary
53%inclusion1.16K decks2.21K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion628 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion499 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion417 decks2.21K decks
-11%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion357 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion279 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion273 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion202 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.2%inclusion160 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Sangromancer
51%inclusion1.12K decks2.21K decks
39%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion1.11K decks2.21K decks
31%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion1.09K decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Nezumi Informant
49%inclusion1.08K decks2.21K decks
42%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.21K decks
33%synergy
Mindslicer
48%inclusion1.06K decks2.21K decks
43%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
47%inclusion1.05K decks2.21K decks
43%synergy
Accursed Marauder
44%inclusion644 decks1.48K decks
23%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
43%inclusion955 decks2.21K decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
40%inclusion891 decks2.21K decks
32%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
39%inclusion858 decks2.21K decks
35%synergy
Fell Specter
39%inclusion851 decks2.21K decks
34%synergy
Necrogoyf
38%inclusion840 decks2.21K decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
38%inclusion837 decks2.21K decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
38%inclusion833 decks2.21K decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
37%inclusion818 decks2.21K decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
36%inclusion803 decks2.21K decks
25%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
31%inclusion688 decks2.21K decks
28%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
30%inclusion660 decks2.21K decks
27%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
25%inclusion557 decks2.21K decks
23%synergy
Liliana's Specter
25%inclusion555 decks2.21K decks
23%synergy
Merciless Executioner
23%inclusion511 decks2.21K decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred
23%inclusion505 decks2.21K decks
16%synergy
Rotting Rats
21%inclusion472 decks2.21K decks
18%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion162 decks835 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
19%inclusion428 decks2.21K decks
15%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion426 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion404 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion399 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
17%inclusion217 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
16%inclusion361 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Stronghold Rats
16%inclusion343 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
15%inclusion341 decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
14%inclusion317 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Asylum Visitor
14%inclusion309 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion43 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Gravelighter
14%inclusion304 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion197 decks1.47K decks
11%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion290 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion271 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion267 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
12%inclusion265 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Hecteyes
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
9%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion241 decks2.21K decks
-8%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
9.2%inclusion173 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.1%inclusion202 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
7.7%inclusion171 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Dread Presence
7.7%inclusion170 decks2.21K decks
-8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.4%inclusion163 decks2.21K decks
-14%synergy
Chain Devil
7.0%inclusion155 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
44%inclusion965 decks2.21K decks
39%synergy
Sudden Edict
31%inclusion677 decks2.21K decks
28%synergy
Flare of Malice
25%inclusion380 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion516 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion480 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion457 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Defile
18%inclusion404 decks2.21K decks
-20%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion388 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Vraska's Fall
17%inclusion369 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion167 decks1.08K decks
-16%synergy
Pharika's Libation
15%inclusion326 decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
14%inclusion315 decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
14%inclusion306 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Edict
14%inclusion303 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion273 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion269 decks2.21K decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion242 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion226 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion211 decks2.21K decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
8.9%inclusion196 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.8%inclusion194 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.2%inclusion182 decks2.21K decks
-15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.1%inclusion179 decks2.21K decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion118 decks1.50K decks
-11%synergy
Szat's Will
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Murder
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Offer Immortality
6.2%inclusion138 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
6.1%inclusion135 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.7%inclusion127 decks2.21K decks
-15%synergy
Dismember
5.3%inclusion118 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Innocent Blood
51%inclusion1.14K decks2.21K decks
46%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion996 decks2.21K decks
29%synergy
Rankle's Prank
43%inclusion959 decks2.21K decks
39%synergy
Duress
42%inclusion928 decks2.21K decks
35%synergy
Delirium Skeins
42%inclusion919 decks2.21K decks
38%synergy
Death Cloud
40%inclusion874 decks2.21K decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion827 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Mind Rake
37%inclusion811 decks2.21K decks
33%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
35%inclusion775 decks2.21K decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion270 decks819 decks
16%synergy
Pox
31%inclusion689 decks2.21K decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion665 decks2.21K decks
-21%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
29%inclusion649 decks2.21K decks
27%synergy
Thoughtseize
28%inclusion623 decks2.21K decks
23%synergy
Arterial Flow
26%inclusion577 decks2.21K decks
23%synergy
Divest
25%inclusion542 decks2.21K decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion539 decks2.21K decks
-14%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
23%inclusion518 decks2.21K decks
21%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion377 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion474 decks2.21K decks
-16%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion444 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion427 decks2.21K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion400 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
16%inclusion347 decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
Unnerve
16%inclusion345 decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
Extract the Truth
16%inclusion343 decks2.21K decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion337 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Despise
15%inclusion322 decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
Make an Example
15%inclusion321 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Pilfer
14%inclusion304 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Mind Rot
13%inclusion294 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion287 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Extract a Confession
13%inclusion255 decks2.03K decks
12%synergy
Bad Deal
12%inclusion274 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion248 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Invoke Despair
11%inclusion248 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion243 decks2.21K decks
-10%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion240 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Let's Play a Game
10%inclusion102 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
9.0%inclusion179 decks1.98K decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
8.8%inclusion194 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
8.4%inclusion186 decks2.21K decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.9%inclusion174 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
7.7%inclusion171 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
7.6%inclusion168 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Ego Drain
7.5%inclusion165 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.4%inclusion164 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.4%inclusion163 decks2.21K decks
-17%synergy
Mind Twist
7.1%inclusion156 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion117 decks1.71K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion1.15K decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion971 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
22%inclusion486 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Smokestack
22%inclusion483 decks2.21K decks
20%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion272 decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion233 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion219 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Memory Jar
9.1%inclusion200 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.9%inclusion197 decks2.21K decks
-19%synergy
Library of Leng
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion140 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion120 decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
50%inclusion1.10K decks2.21K decks
44%synergy
Megrim
46%inclusion1.02K decks2.21K decks
41%synergy
Liliana's Caress
42%inclusion935 decks2.21K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion868 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
38%inclusion845 decks2.21K decks
34%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
36%inclusion785 decks2.21K decks
31%synergy
Necrogen Mists
34%inclusion755 decks2.21K decks
30%synergy
Bandit's Talent
34%inclusion442 decks1.30K decks
29%synergy
Raiders' Wake
27%inclusion599 decks2.21K decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion554 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
22%inclusion496 decks2.21K decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion443 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion270 decks1.72K decks
11%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion330 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion299 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion293 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
13%inclusion290 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion259 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion250 decks2.21K decks
-12%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion231 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion113 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Creeping Dread
8.4%inclusion186 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
8.0%inclusion176 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Cracked Skull
7.6%inclusion80 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Words of Waste
7.4%inclusion164 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
7.4%inclusion164 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
7.2%inclusion159 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion149 decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.4%inclusion141 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Contamination
6.3%inclusion140 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.4%inclusion119 decks2.21K decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
46%inclusion1.02K decks2.21K decks
39%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
45%inclusion984 decks2.21K decks
40%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion382 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
16%inclusion357 decks2.21K decks
15%synergy
Liliana Vess
12%inclusion273 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.4%inclusion207 decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.9%inclusion196 decks2.21K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
65%inclusion1.43K decks2.21K decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
53%inclusion1.18K decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion877 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion862 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion726 decks2.21K decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion590 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion542 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion484 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion384 decks2.21K decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion334 decks2.21K decks
-9%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion333 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion280 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion275 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion247 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion245 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion205 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Barren Moor
8.8%inclusion195 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion138 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.2%inclusion138 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.9%inclusion131 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.8%inclusion129 decks2.21K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion2.03K decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion1.52K decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion823 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
34%inclusion748 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion547 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion451 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion380 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion219 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion218 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.2%inclusion203 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.0%inclusion177 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.9%inclusion174 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion144 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion2.09K decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion547 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion457 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion118 decks1.50K decks
-11%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.4%inclusion164 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.1%inclusion156 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.7%inclusion127 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy