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
Mornsong Aria
3.8%inclusion4 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.1%inclusion8 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
Auntie's Sentence
3.0%inclusion3 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Diviner
2.1%inclusion2 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Venerations
2.0%inclusion2 decks102 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
84%inclusion1.62K decks1.92K decks
73%synergy
Smallpox
76%inclusion1.46K decks1.92K decks
71%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
73%inclusion1.40K decks1.92K decks
66%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
71%inclusion1.36K decks1.92K decks
64%synergy
Dark Deal
75%inclusion1.44K decks1.92K decks
63%synergy
Burglar Rat
71%inclusion1.36K decks1.92K decks
60%synergy
Syphon Mind
72%inclusion1.38K decks1.92K decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
69%inclusion1.33K decks1.92K decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
75%inclusion1.45K decks1.92K decks
55%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
59%inclusion1.13K decks1.92K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion1.55K decks1.92K decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
63%inclusion1.21K decks1.92K decks
51%synergy
Oppression
60%inclusion1.15K decks1.92K decks
52%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
59%inclusion1.14K decks1.92K decks
45%synergy
Vicious Rumors
58%inclusion1.11K decks1.92K decks
52%synergy
Jet Medallion
58%inclusion1.11K decks1.92K decks
-3%synergy
Virus Beetle
57%inclusion1.10K decks1.92K decks
51%synergy
The Raven Man
56%inclusion1.07K decks1.92K decks
50%synergy
Painful Quandary
53%inclusion1.02K decks1.92K decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion1.01K decks1.92K decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion551 decks1.92K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion444 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion370 decks1.92K decks
-10%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion328 decks1.92K decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion262 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion238 decks1.92K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion177 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
8.1%inclusion155 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion144 decks1.92K decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.2%inclusion139 decks1.92K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion973 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion970 decks1.92K decks
31%synergy
Sangromancer
50%inclusion966 decks1.92K decks
39%synergy
Mindslicer
48%inclusion929 decks1.92K decks
44%synergy
Nezumi Informant
48%inclusion923 decks1.92K decks
41%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
47%inclusion901 decks1.92K decks
31%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
46%inclusion887 decks1.92K decks
42%synergy
Accursed Marauder
45%inclusion672 decks1.50K decks
24%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
43%inclusion834 decks1.92K decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
39%inclusion754 decks1.92K decks
31%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
37%inclusion715 decks1.92K decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion708 decks1.92K decks
30%synergy
Fell Specter
37%inclusion704 decks1.92K decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
37%inclusion702 decks1.92K decks
25%synergy
Necrogoyf
36%inclusion701 decks1.92K decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
36%inclusion698 decks1.92K decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion676 decks1.92K decks
-16%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
31%inclusion586 decks1.92K decks
27%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
29%inclusion562 decks1.92K decks
26%synergy
Liliana's Specter
24%inclusion461 decks1.92K decks
21%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
24%inclusion458 decks1.92K decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred
22%inclusion427 decks1.92K decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion424 decks1.92K decks
15%synergy
Rotting Rats
21%inclusion397 decks1.92K decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion364 decks1.92K decks
-2%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion170 decks904 decks
15%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion358 decks1.92K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion352 decks1.92K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion332 decks1.92K decks
-6%synergy
Hecteyes
17%inclusion65 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion328 decks1.92K decks
12%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
16%inclusion218 decks1.33K decks
13%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
15%inclusion291 decks1.92K decks
14%synergy
Stronghold Rats
15%inclusion285 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion57 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Asylum Visitor
14%inclusion261 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
13%inclusion257 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion250 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion194 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Gravelighter
13%inclusion245 decks1.92K decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion241 decks1.92K decks
-2%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
12%inclusion232 decks1.92K decks
7%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion227 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion216 decks1.92K decks
-8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.4%inclusion181 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
9.0%inclusion169 decks1.87K decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.0%inclusion154 decks1.92K decks
-15%synergy
Dread Presence
7.6%inclusion146 decks1.92K decks
-7%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
7.5%inclusion144 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.4%inclusion143 decks1.92K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
43%inclusion830 decks1.92K decks
39%synergy
Sudden Edict
29%inclusion558 decks1.92K decks
27%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion398 decks1.53K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion467 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion438 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion412 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion339 decks1.92K decks
-7%synergy
Defile
18%inclusion337 decks1.92K decks
-20%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion178 decks1.13K decks
-16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
15%inclusion285 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
14%inclusion264 decks1.92K decks
13%synergy
Pharika's Libation
14%inclusion261 decks1.92K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Edict
14%inclusion260 decks1.92K decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion258 decks1.92K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion247 decks1.92K decks
-11%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
12%inclusion240 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion207 decks1.92K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion203 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion183 decks1.92K decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
9.1%inclusion175 decks1.92K decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.0%inclusion173 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.5%inclusion164 decks1.92K decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion127 decks1.53K decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.2%inclusion158 decks1.92K decks
-17%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion132 decks1.92K decks
-3%synergy
Szat's Will
6.5%inclusion124 decks1.92K decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.9%inclusion114 decks1.92K decks
-14%synergy
Dismember
5.8%inclusion111 decks1.92K decks
-5%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.6%inclusion107 decks1.92K decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
5.2%inclusion100 decks1.92K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Mire in Misery
53%inclusion1.01K decks1.92K decks
49%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion966 decks1.92K decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion856 decks1.92K decks
29%synergy
Rankle's Prank
43%inclusion828 decks1.92K decks
39%synergy
Duress
42%inclusion798 decks1.92K decks
35%synergy
Delirium Skeins
41%inclusion786 decks1.92K decks
37%synergy
Death Cloud
39%inclusion752 decks1.92K decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion713 decks1.92K decks
1%synergy
Mind Rake
36%inclusion690 decks1.92K decks
33%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
34%inclusion654 decks1.92K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion292 decks889 decks
16%synergy
Pox
32%inclusion615 decks1.92K decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion586 decks1.92K decks
-21%synergy
Thoughtseize
28%inclusion546 decks1.92K decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
28%inclusion529 decks1.92K decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion505 decks1.92K decks
-13%synergy
Arterial Flow
25%inclusion488 decks1.92K decks
23%synergy
Divest
23%inclusion434 decks1.92K decks
21%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
22%inclusion432 decks1.92K decks
20%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion378 decks1.71K decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion425 decks1.92K decks
-15%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion385 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion379 decks1.92K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion352 decks1.92K decks
-6%synergy
Unnerve
15%inclusion291 decks1.92K decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion287 decks1.92K decks
0%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
14%inclusion273 decks1.92K decks
12%synergy
Extract the Truth
14%inclusion269 decks1.92K decks
13%synergy
Despise
14%inclusion264 decks1.92K decks
13%synergy
Pilfer
13%inclusion255 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion254 decks1.92K decks
-2%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion250 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Mind Rot
13%inclusion248 decks1.92K decks
12%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion237 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Bad Deal
12%inclusion230 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion227 decks1.92K decks
0%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion217 decks1.92K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion203 decks1.92K decks
-10%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion187 decks1.92K decks
7%synergy
Let's Play a Game
9.3%inclusion104 decks1.11K decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
8.9%inclusion171 decks1.92K decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
8.3%inclusion160 decks1.92K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion154 decks1.92K decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.0%inclusion153 decks1.92K decks
-17%synergy
Mutilate
7.9%inclusion152 decks1.92K decks
-10%synergy
Mind Twist
7.3%inclusion141 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.3%inclusion140 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
7.2%inclusion139 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.8%inclusion131 decks1.92K decks
-19%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion130 decks1.92K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion837 decks1.92K decks
12%synergy
Smokestack
21%inclusion412 decks1.92K decks
20%synergy
Tithing Blade
20%inclusion393 decks1.92K decks
18%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion47 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion236 decks1.92K decks
-4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion212 decks1.92K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion187 decks1.92K decks
-3%synergy
Memory Jar
9.4%inclusion180 decks1.92K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.1%inclusion175 decks1.92K decks
-19%synergy
Library of Leng
6.4%inclusion122 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.2%inclusion120 decks1.92K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.1%inclusion118 decks1.92K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion110 decks1.92K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
49%inclusion938 decks1.92K decks
43%synergy
Megrim
45%inclusion862 decks1.92K decks
40%synergy
Liliana's Caress
42%inclusion816 decks1.92K decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion750 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
37%inclusion715 decks1.92K decks
33%synergy
Necrogen Mists
34%inclusion653 decks1.92K decks
29%synergy
Bandit's Talent
33%inclusion445 decks1.34K decks
28%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
33%inclusion636 decks1.92K decks
29%synergy
Raiders' Wake
26%inclusion491 decks1.92K decks
22%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion486 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
21%inclusion408 decks1.92K decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion369 decks1.92K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion269 decks1.72K decks
11%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion284 decks1.92K decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion252 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion246 decks1.92K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion232 decks1.92K decks
-11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion229 decks1.92K decks
3%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
11%inclusion220 decks1.92K decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion212 decks1.92K decks
-7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion113 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Creeping Dread
8.3%inclusion160 decks1.92K decks
7%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
8.2%inclusion158 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Words of Waste
7.1%inclusion137 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Cracked Skull
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion129 decks1.92K decks
-3%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
6.7%inclusion129 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.4%inclusion123 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.2%inclusion120 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
Contamination
6.1%inclusion117 decks1.92K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.1%inclusion117 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.6%inclusion108 decks1.92K decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
46%inclusion887 decks1.92K decks
39%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
43%inclusion819 decks1.92K decks
38%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion333 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion289 decks1.92K decks
13%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion245 decks1.92K decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion193 decks1.92K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.4%inclusion180 decks1.92K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
64%inclusion1.23K decks1.92K decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion1.05K decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion764 decks1.92K decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion747 decks1.92K decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion634 decks1.92K decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion519 decks1.92K decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion481 decks1.92K decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion415 decks1.92K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion336 decks1.92K decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion314 decks1.92K decks
-8%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion297 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion238 decks1.92K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion234 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion209 decks1.92K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion200 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion184 decks1.92K decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
8.8%inclusion170 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.7%inclusion129 decks1.92K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion121 decks1.92K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.9%inclusion113 decks1.92K decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.7%inclusion110 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.76K decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion1.32K decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion701 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion630 decks1.92K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion463 decks1.92K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion402 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion315 decks1.92K decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion52 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion186 decks1.92K decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion186 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion174 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.1%inclusion155 decks1.92K decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.5%inclusion125 decks1.92K decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.4%inclusion103 decks1.92K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion1.83K decks1.92K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion459 decks1.92K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion412 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion127 decks1.53K decks
-10%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.3%inclusion140 decks1.92K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion136 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.6%inclusion127 decks1.92K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.6%inclusion108 decks1.92K decks
-1%synergy