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
1.9%inclusion3 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Dai Li Indoctrination
0.9%inclusion2 decks211 decks
1%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
0.5%inclusion1 decks214 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
84%inclusion1.82K decks2.17K decks
73%synergy
Smallpox
76%inclusion1.65K decks2.17K decks
71%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
73%inclusion1.59K decks2.17K decks
65%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
72%inclusion1.56K decks2.17K decks
65%synergy
Dark Deal
74%inclusion1.62K decks2.17K decks
63%synergy
Burglar Rat
72%inclusion1.56K decks2.17K decks
60%synergy
Syphon Mind
73%inclusion1.58K decks2.17K decks
60%synergy
Plaguecrafter
75%inclusion1.63K decks2.17K decks
55%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
68%inclusion1.48K decks2.17K decks
55%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
60%inclusion1.30K decks2.17K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion1.74K decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
64%inclusion1.39K decks2.17K decks
51%synergy
Oppression
59%inclusion1.29K decks2.17K decks
51%synergy
Vicious Rumors
59%inclusion1.28K decks2.17K decks
53%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
59%inclusion1.28K decks2.17K decks
44%synergy
Virus Beetle
58%inclusion1.27K decks2.17K decks
52%synergy
The Raven Man
57%inclusion1.25K decks2.17K decks
51%synergy
Jet Medallion
56%inclusion1.21K decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Mire in Misery
54%inclusion1.18K decks2.17K decks
51%synergy
Painful Quandary
52%inclusion1.14K decks2.17K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion620 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion492 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion405 decks2.17K decks
-11%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion353 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion279 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion268 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion200 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.3%inclusion158 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.8%inclusion148 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion146 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Sangromancer
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.17K decks
39%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion1.09K decks2.17K decks
31%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion1.08K decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Nezumi Informant
49%inclusion1.06K decks2.17K decks
42%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
48%inclusion1.05K decks2.17K decks
33%synergy
Mindslicer
48%inclusion1.04K decks2.17K decks
43%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
47%inclusion1.03K decks2.17K decks
43%synergy
Accursed Marauder
44%inclusion645 decks1.48K decks
23%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
43%inclusion946 decks2.17K decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
40%inclusion872 decks2.17K decks
32%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
39%inclusion843 decks2.17K decks
35%synergy
Fell Specter
38%inclusion833 decks2.17K decks
34%synergy
Necrogoyf
38%inclusion822 decks2.17K decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
38%inclusion819 decks2.17K decks
26%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
38%inclusion818 decks2.17K decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
37%inclusion807 decks2.17K decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
37%inclusion797 decks2.17K decks
26%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
31%inclusion679 decks2.17K decks
28%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
30%inclusion652 decks2.17K decks
27%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
25%inclusion547 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Liliana's Specter
25%inclusion545 decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
23%inclusion501 decks2.17K decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred
23%inclusion497 decks2.17K decks
16%synergy
Rotting Rats
22%inclusion469 decks2.17K decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion420 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion162 decks842 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
19%inclusion413 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion397 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion395 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
17%inclusion218 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion359 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Stronghold Rats
16%inclusion342 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
16%inclusion341 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
14%inclusion310 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Asylum Visitor
14%inclusion308 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Gravelighter
14%inclusion299 decks2.17K decks
10%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion198 decks1.47K decks
11%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
13%inclusion43 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion282 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion270 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Hecteyes
12%inclusion36 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion266 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
12%inclusion263 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion235 decks2.17K decks
-8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.1%inclusion199 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
9.1%inclusion172 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
7.8%inclusion169 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Dread Presence
7.7%inclusion168 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.4%inclusion162 decks2.17K decks
-15%synergy
Chain Devil
7.0%inclusion152 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
43%inclusion945 decks2.17K decks
39%synergy
Sudden Edict
30%inclusion659 decks2.17K decks
28%synergy
Flare of Malice
25%inclusion382 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion506 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion476 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion449 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Defile
18%inclusion397 decks2.17K decks
-20%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion385 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Vraska's Fall
16%inclusion356 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion170 decks1.08K decks
-16%synergy
Pharika's Libation
15%inclusion322 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
14%inclusion309 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Edict
14%inclusion299 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
14%inclusion296 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion268 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion267 decks2.17K decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion240 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion224 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.5%inclusion206 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
8.9%inclusion193 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.6%inclusion188 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion180 decks2.17K decks
-15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.1%inclusion176 decks2.17K decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion122 decks1.51K decks
-11%synergy
Murder
6.8%inclusion147 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Szat's Will
6.7%inclusion145 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Offer Immortality
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
5.9%inclusion129 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.8%inclusion127 decks2.17K decks
-15%synergy
Dismember
5.4%inclusion118 decks2.17K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Innocent Blood
51%inclusion1.11K decks2.17K decks
46%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion975 decks2.17K decks
29%synergy
Rankle's Prank
44%inclusion947 decks2.17K decks
39%synergy
Duress
42%inclusion913 decks2.17K decks
35%synergy
Delirium Skeins
42%inclusion907 decks2.17K decks
38%synergy
Death Cloud
40%inclusion860 decks2.17K decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion811 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Mind Rake
36%inclusion792 decks2.17K decks
33%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
35%inclusion760 decks2.17K decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion272 decks826 decks
16%synergy
Pox
31%inclusion682 decks2.17K decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion656 decks2.17K decks
-21%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
29%inclusion635 decks2.17K decks
27%synergy
Thoughtseize
28%inclusion619 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Arterial Flow
26%inclusion562 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion537 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Divest
24%inclusion532 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
23%inclusion505 decks2.17K decks
21%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion377 decks1.71K decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion468 decks2.17K decks
-16%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion435 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion420 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion393 decks2.17K decks
-6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
16%inclusion338 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Unnerve
16%inclusion338 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Extract the Truth
15%inclusion335 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion326 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Make an Example
15%inclusion317 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Despise
14%inclusion315 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Pilfer
14%inclusion298 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Mind Rot
13%inclusion289 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion281 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion254 decks2.04K decks
12%synergy
Bad Deal
12%inclusion269 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion248 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Invoke Despair
11%inclusion243 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion241 decks2.17K decks
-10%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion236 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Let's Play a Game
9.5%inclusion102 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
9.0%inclusion178 decks1.99K decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
8.7%inclusion190 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
8.5%inclusion184 decks2.17K decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion174 decks2.17K decks
-6%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
7.8%inclusion169 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.4%inclusion162 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
7.4%inclusion161 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.4%inclusion161 decks2.17K decks
-17%synergy
Ego Drain
7.2%inclusion157 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Mind Twist
7.1%inclusion155 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion117 decks1.72K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion1.13K decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion949 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
22%inclusion478 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Smokestack
22%inclusion476 decks2.17K decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion273 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion235 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion211 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Memory Jar
9.1%inclusion199 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.0%inclusion195 decks2.17K decks
-19%synergy
Library of Leng
6.8%inclusion147 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion138 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.0%inclusion130 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion118 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
49%inclusion1.07K decks2.17K decks
44%synergy
Megrim
46%inclusion999 decks2.17K decks
40%synergy
Liliana's Caress
42%inclusion913 decks2.17K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion856 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
38%inclusion829 decks2.17K decks
34%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
35%inclusion768 decks2.17K decks
31%synergy
Bandit's Talent
34%inclusion445 decks1.31K decks
29%synergy
Necrogen Mists
34%inclusion740 decks2.17K decks
29%synergy
Raiders' Wake
27%inclusion585 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion551 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
22%inclusion481 decks2.17K decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion434 decks2.17K decks
10%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion270 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion320 decks2.17K decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion292 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion285 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
13%inclusion281 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion256 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion248 decks2.17K decks
-12%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion229 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion114 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Creeping Dread
8.6%inclusion186 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
8.0%inclusion173 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Cracked Skull
7.6%inclusion80 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Words of Waste
7.4%inclusion161 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
7.3%inclusion158 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
7.0%inclusion153 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion146 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
6.7%inclusion145 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.4%inclusion140 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Contamination
6.3%inclusion137 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.4%inclusion118 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
46%inclusion1K decks2.17K decks
39%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
44%inclusion963 decks2.17K decks
40%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion377 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
16%inclusion348 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Liliana Vess
12%inclusion270 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion207 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.9%inclusion193 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
65%inclusion1.41K decks2.17K decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
53%inclusion1.16K decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion864 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion844 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion711 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion583 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion537 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion473 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion377 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion331 decks2.17K decks
-8%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion330 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion275 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion270 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion244 decks2.17K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion238 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion203 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Barren Moor
8.9%inclusion194 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.3%inclusion138 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Blighted Fen
6.0%inclusion130 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.8%inclusion127 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion2K decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion1.50K decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion812 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
34%inclusion733 decks2.17K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion540 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion449 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion374 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion217 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion216 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.3%inclusion202 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.9%inclusion172 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.9%inclusion171 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.4%inclusion140 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion112 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
5.1%inclusion111 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion2.06K decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion537 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion449 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion122 decks1.51K decks
-11%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.4%inclusion162 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.0%inclusion152 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
6.8%inclusion147 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.8%inclusion126 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy