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
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Mornsong Aria
4.5%inclusion7 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.0%inclusion9 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Diviner
2.7%inclusion4 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Venerations
1.9%inclusion3 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
84%inclusion1.53K decks1.83K decks
73%synergy
Smallpox
75%inclusion1.38K decks1.83K decks
70%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
73%inclusion1.33K decks1.83K decks
65%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
70%inclusion1.28K decks1.83K decks
63%synergy
Dark Deal
74%inclusion1.36K decks1.83K decks
63%synergy
Syphon Mind
71%inclusion1.30K decks1.83K decks
59%synergy
Burglar Rat
69%inclusion1.27K decks1.83K decks
58%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
69%inclusion1.26K decks1.83K decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
75%inclusion1.37K decks1.83K decks
55%synergy
Oppression
61%inclusion1.11K decks1.83K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion1.49K decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
62%inclusion1.14K decks1.83K decks
50%synergy
Jet Medallion
60%inclusion1.09K decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
59%inclusion1.08K decks1.83K decks
45%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
59%inclusion1.08K decks1.83K decks
53%synergy
Vicious Rumors
57%inclusion1.04K decks1.83K decks
50%synergy
Virus Beetle
56%inclusion1.03K decks1.83K decks
50%synergy
The Raven Man
55%inclusion1.01K decks1.83K decks
50%synergy
Painful Quandary
54%inclusion981 decks1.83K decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion972 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion539 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion438 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion355 decks1.83K decks
-9%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion323 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion257 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion232 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion180 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
9.2%inclusion169 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.9%inclusion145 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.6%inclusion139 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion932 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
51%inclusion929 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Sangromancer
50%inclusion917 decks1.83K decks
39%synergy
Mindslicer
48%inclusion874 decks1.83K decks
43%synergy
Nezumi Informant
47%inclusion854 decks1.83K decks
40%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
46%inclusion849 decks1.83K decks
30%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
45%inclusion828 decks1.83K decks
41%synergy
Accursed Marauder
45%inclusion688 decks1.53K decks
24%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
43%inclusion795 decks1.83K decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
38%inclusion702 decks1.83K decks
30%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
37%inclusion679 decks1.83K decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
37%inclusion670 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
36%inclusion661 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
36%inclusion661 decks1.83K decks
29%synergy
Fell Specter
36%inclusion657 decks1.83K decks
32%synergy
Necrogoyf
35%inclusion648 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion642 decks1.83K decks
-16%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
29%inclusion539 decks1.83K decks
26%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
28%inclusion522 decks1.83K decks
26%synergy
Liliana's Specter
23%inclusion420 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
23%inclusion415 decks1.83K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred
22%inclusion408 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion397 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Rotting Rats
21%inclusion376 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion352 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion178 decks935 decks
15%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
18%inclusion339 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion329 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion320 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion315 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Hecteyes
16%inclusion67 decks417 decks
13%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
16%inclusion217 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Stronghold Rats
15%inclusion268 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
15%inclusion267 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion62 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Asylum Visitor
14%inclusion252 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
13%inclusion242 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion240 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion238 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion194 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
13%inclusion230 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Gravelighter
12%inclusion229 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion217 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion211 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
10%inclusion176 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
9.4%inclusion172 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.5%inclusion155 decks1.83K decks
-15%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.9%inclusion144 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Dread Presence
7.7%inclusion142 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
7.3%inclusion134 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
43%inclusion780 decks1.83K decks
38%synergy
Sudden Edict
28%inclusion512 decks1.83K decks
26%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion412 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion457 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
24%inclusion432 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion391 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion322 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion314 decks1.83K decks
-20%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion178 decks1.15K decks
-16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion262 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion252 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Edict
13%inclusion247 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
13%inclusion247 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion241 decks1.83K decks
-11%synergy
Pharika's Libation
13%inclusion239 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
12%inclusion222 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion201 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion200 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.4%inclusion173 decks1.83K decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
9.2%inclusion168 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion166 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.83K decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.4%inclusion131 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.1%inclusion149 decks1.83K decks
-17%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.83K decks
-3%synergy
Szat's Will
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Dismember
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.7%inclusion104 decks1.83K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.5%inclusion100 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
5.3%inclusion97 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Mire in Misery
52%inclusion950 decks1.83K decks
48%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion910 decks1.83K decks
44%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion818 decks1.83K decks
29%synergy
Rankle's Prank
43%inclusion781 decks1.83K decks
38%synergy
Duress
41%inclusion751 decks1.83K decks
34%synergy
Delirium Skeins
40%inclusion735 decks1.83K decks
36%synergy
Death Cloud
39%inclusion709 decks1.83K decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion678 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Mind Rake
35%inclusion641 decks1.83K decks
32%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
33%inclusion604 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
32%inclusion297 decks920 decks
15%synergy
Pox
32%inclusion590 decks1.83K decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion558 decks1.83K decks
-20%synergy
Thoughtseize
29%inclusion535 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion500 decks1.83K decks
-12%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
26%inclusion485 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Arterial Flow
25%inclusion453 decks1.83K decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion415 decks1.83K decks
-14%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion383 decks1.73K decks
19%synergy
Divest
22%inclusion404 decks1.83K decks
21%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
21%inclusion391 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion363 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion363 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion336 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion268 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Unnerve
15%inclusion266 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
14%inclusion254 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Extract the Truth
14%inclusion250 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion247 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Despise
13%inclusion243 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Pilfer
13%inclusion242 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion230 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Mind Rot
13%inclusion230 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion222 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion218 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Bad Deal
12%inclusion212 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion207 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion200 decks1.83K decks
-10%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion175 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Let's Play a Game
9.0%inclusion103 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
8.9%inclusion164 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.2%inclusion151 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.1%inclusion149 decks1.83K decks
-16%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
8.1%inclusion148 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
7.7%inclusion142 decks1.83K decks
-10%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.4%inclusion136 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Mind Twist
7.3%inclusion134 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion131 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
7.1%inclusion130 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.0%inclusion129 decks1.83K decks
-19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion796 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Smokestack
21%inclusion393 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Tithing Blade
20%inclusion363 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion52 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion224 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion206 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion178 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Memory Jar
10%inclusion176 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.83K decks
-19%synergy
Library of Leng
6.3%inclusion116 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion113 decks1.83K decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion108 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
49%inclusion890 decks1.83K decks
43%synergy
Megrim
44%inclusion809 decks1.83K decks
39%synergy
Liliana's Caress
43%inclusion780 decks1.83K decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion724 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
37%inclusion672 decks1.83K decks
33%synergy
Necrogen Mists
34%inclusion621 decks1.83K decks
29%synergy
Bandit's Talent
33%inclusion456 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
32%inclusion588 decks1.83K decks
28%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion473 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Wake
25%inclusion463 decks1.83K decks
22%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
21%inclusion376 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion346 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion273 decks1.75K decks
11%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion273 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion247 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion235 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion232 decks1.83K decks
-11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion223 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion207 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
11%inclusion204 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion114 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
8.3%inclusion152 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Creeping Dread
8.1%inclusion148 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Words of Waste
7.2%inclusion132 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Cracked Skull
7.1%inclusion80 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.83K decks
-3%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
6.5%inclusion120 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.4%inclusion118 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.3%inclusion115 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Contamination
5.9%inclusion109 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Aether
5.8%inclusion107 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.7%inclusion105 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
46%inclusion852 decks1.83K decks
39%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
42%inclusion765 decks1.83K decks
37%synergy
Professor Onyx
18%inclusion325 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion270 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion231 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion194 decks1.83K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.5%inclusion174 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
64%inclusion1.18K decks1.83K decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion1.01K decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion730 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion713 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion612 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion503 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion463 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion393 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion330 decks1.83K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion315 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion288 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion235 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion221 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion199 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion186 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion180 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
9.0%inclusion165 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.1%inclusion111 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.8%inclusion107 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.68K decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion1.25K decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion665 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion600 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion439 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion380 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion59 decks366 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion291 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion177 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.4%inclusion173 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.9%inclusion164 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion154 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.8%inclusion106 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
5.0%inclusion92 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion1.74K decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion431 decks1.83K decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion391 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.4%inclusion131 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.4%inclusion136 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
7.0%inclusion128 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.8%inclusion124 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.6%inclusion103 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy