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
Auntie's Sentence
4.5%inclusion6 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
4.4%inclusion6 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.8%inclusion8 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Diviner
2.3%inclusion3 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Venerations
2.2%inclusion3 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
84%inclusion1.58K decks1.89K decks
73%synergy
Smallpox
75%inclusion1.43K decks1.89K decks
70%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
72%inclusion1.37K decks1.89K decks
65%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
70%inclusion1.32K decks1.89K decks
63%synergy
Dark Deal
74%inclusion1.40K decks1.89K decks
63%synergy
Burglar Rat
70%inclusion1.32K decks1.89K decks
59%synergy
Syphon Mind
71%inclusion1.34K decks1.89K decks
58%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
69%inclusion1.30K decks1.89K decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
75%inclusion1.41K decks1.89K decks
55%synergy
Oppression
60%inclusion1.14K decks1.89K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion1.52K decks1.89K decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
62%inclusion1.18K decks1.89K decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
59%inclusion1.11K decks1.89K decks
45%synergy
Jet Medallion
58%inclusion1.10K decks1.89K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
58%inclusion1.10K decks1.89K decks
52%synergy
Vicious Rumors
57%inclusion1.07K decks1.89K decks
51%synergy
Virus Beetle
56%inclusion1.07K decks1.89K decks
50%synergy
The Raven Man
55%inclusion1.04K decks1.89K decks
50%synergy
Painful Quandary
53%inclusion1.01K decks1.89K decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion992 decks1.89K decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion550 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion446 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion366 decks1.89K decks
-10%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion330 decks1.89K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion265 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion234 decks1.89K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion180 decks1.89K decks
3%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
8.6%inclusion162 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.8%inclusion147 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.5%inclusion141 decks1.89K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion950 decks1.89K decks
31%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion949 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Sangromancer
50%inclusion942 decks1.89K decks
39%synergy
Mindslicer
48%inclusion904 decks1.89K decks
43%synergy
Nezumi Informant
47%inclusion890 decks1.89K decks
40%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
46%inclusion877 decks1.89K decks
31%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
45%inclusion859 decks1.89K decks
41%synergy
Accursed Marauder
45%inclusion684 decks1.52K decks
24%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
43%inclusion821 decks1.89K decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
38%inclusion727 decks1.89K decks
31%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
37%inclusion693 decks1.89K decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
36%inclusion687 decks1.89K decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
36%inclusion684 decks1.89K decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
36%inclusion682 decks1.89K decks
24%synergy
Fell Specter
36%inclusion682 decks1.89K decks
32%synergy
Necrogoyf
36%inclusion676 decks1.89K decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion666 decks1.89K decks
-16%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
30%inclusion563 decks1.89K decks
27%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
29%inclusion546 decks1.89K decks
26%synergy
Liliana's Specter
23%inclusion443 decks1.89K decks
21%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
23%inclusion433 decks1.89K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred
22%inclusion420 decks1.89K decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion412 decks1.89K decks
15%synergy
Rotting Rats
21%inclusion388 decks1.89K decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion358 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion175 decks924 decks
15%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion352 decks1.89K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion341 decks1.89K decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion327 decks1.89K decks
-6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion323 decks1.89K decks
12%synergy
Hecteyes
16%inclusion66 decks405 decks
13%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
16%inclusion219 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
15%inclusion279 decks1.89K decks
13%synergy
Stronghold Rats
15%inclusion278 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
15%inclusion63 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Asylum Visitor
14%inclusion257 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
13%inclusion254 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion246 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion194 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion240 decks1.89K decks
-2%synergy
Gravelighter
12%inclusion233 decks1.89K decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
12%inclusion233 decks1.89K decks
7%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion225 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion215 decks1.89K decks
-7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
10%inclusion181 decks1.89K decks
3%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
9.1%inclusion171 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.2%inclusion155 decks1.89K decks
-15%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.8%inclusion147 decks1.89K decks
0%synergy
Dread Presence
7.7%inclusion146 decks1.89K decks
-7%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
7.6%inclusion144 decks1.89K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
43%inclusion804 decks1.89K decks
38%synergy
Sudden Edict
28%inclusion536 decks1.89K decks
26%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion406 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion464 decks1.89K decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion437 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion402 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion331 decks1.89K decks
-7%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion327 decks1.89K decks
-20%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion179 decks1.15K decks
-16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion273 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
14%inclusion260 decks1.89K decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion258 decks1.89K decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Edict
14%inclusion256 decks1.89K decks
12%synergy
Pharika's Libation
13%inclusion253 decks1.89K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion249 decks1.89K decks
-11%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
12%inclusion233 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion205 decks1.89K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion204 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.4%inclusion178 decks1.89K decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
9.1%inclusion171 decks1.89K decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.9%inclusion169 decks1.89K decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion165 decks1.89K decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion131 decks1.55K decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion151 decks1.89K decks
-17%synergy
Murder
7.0%inclusion132 decks1.89K decks
-3%synergy
Szat's Will
6.5%inclusion123 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.89K decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion106 decks1.89K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.5%inclusion104 decks1.89K decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
5.1%inclusion97 decks1.89K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Mire in Misery
52%inclusion977 decks1.89K decks
48%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion941 decks1.89K decks
44%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
44%inclusion835 decks1.89K decks
29%synergy
Rankle's Prank
43%inclusion807 decks1.89K decks
39%synergy
Duress
41%inclusion774 decks1.89K decks
34%synergy
Delirium Skeins
40%inclusion764 decks1.89K decks
37%synergy
Death Cloud
39%inclusion730 decks1.89K decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion704 decks1.89K decks
1%synergy
Mind Rake
35%inclusion666 decks1.89K decks
32%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
33%inclusion628 decks1.89K decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion297 decks909 decks
16%synergy
Pox
32%inclusion605 decks1.89K decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion572 decks1.89K decks
-21%synergy
Thoughtseize
29%inclusion540 decks1.89K decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
27%inclusion509 decks1.89K decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion507 decks1.89K decks
-13%synergy
Arterial Flow
25%inclusion473 decks1.89K decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion429 decks1.89K decks
-14%synergy
Divest
22%inclusion422 decks1.89K decks
21%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
22%inclusion416 decks1.89K decks
20%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion379 decks1.73K decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion375 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion374 decks1.89K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion348 decks1.89K decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion280 decks1.89K decks
0%synergy
Unnerve
15%inclusion280 decks1.89K decks
13%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
14%inclusion269 decks1.89K decks
12%synergy
Extract the Truth
14%inclusion260 decks1.89K decks
13%synergy
Despise
14%inclusion257 decks1.89K decks
13%synergy
Pilfer
13%inclusion251 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion250 decks1.89K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Rot
13%inclusion243 decks1.89K decks
12%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion237 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion229 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion228 decks1.89K decks
0%synergy
Bad Deal
12%inclusion223 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion212 decks1.89K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion204 decks1.89K decks
-10%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion189 decks1.89K decks
8%synergy
Let's Play a Game
9.3%inclusion105 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
9.1%inclusion172 decks1.89K decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
8.1%inclusion153 decks1.89K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.1%inclusion153 decks1.89K decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.9%inclusion150 decks1.89K decks
-17%synergy
Mutilate
7.9%inclusion150 decks1.89K decks
-10%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.4%inclusion140 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
7.3%inclusion138 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Mind Twist
7.3%inclusion137 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.0%inclusion133 decks1.89K decks
0%synergy
Victimize
7.0%inclusion132 decks1.89K decks
-19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion821 decks1.89K decks
12%synergy
Smokestack
21%inclusion400 decks1.89K decks
20%synergy
Tithing Blade
20%inclusion378 decks1.89K decks
17%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion50 decks366 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion232 decks1.89K decks
-4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion209 decks1.89K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion184 decks1.89K decks
-2%synergy
Memory Jar
9.5%inclusion179 decks1.89K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.3%inclusion176 decks1.89K decks
-19%synergy
Library of Leng
6.3%inclusion119 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion116 decks1.89K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.0%inclusion114 decks1.89K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.89K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
48%inclusion913 decks1.89K decks
43%synergy
Megrim
44%inclusion838 decks1.89K decks
39%synergy
Liliana's Caress
42%inclusion795 decks1.89K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion744 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
37%inclusion691 decks1.89K decks
33%synergy
Bandit's Talent
34%inclusion456 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Necrogen Mists
34%inclusion634 decks1.89K decks
29%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
33%inclusion616 decks1.89K decks
29%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion480 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Raiders' Wake
25%inclusion477 decks1.89K decks
22%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
21%inclusion393 decks1.89K decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion358 decks1.89K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion272 decks1.74K decks
11%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion281 decks1.89K decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion248 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion242 decks1.89K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion232 decks1.89K decks
-11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion227 decks1.89K decks
3%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
12%inclusion219 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion213 decks1.89K decks
-6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion112 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
8.4%inclusion158 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Creeping Dread
8.2%inclusion155 decks1.89K decks
7%synergy
Words of Waste
7.1%inclusion135 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Cracked Skull
7.0%inclusion78 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.8%inclusion129 decks1.89K decks
-3%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
6.7%inclusion127 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.5%inclusion123 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.2%inclusion118 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Contamination
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Tainted Aether
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.89K decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
46%inclusion871 decks1.89K decks
39%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
42%inclusion795 decks1.89K decks
38%synergy
Professor Onyx
18%inclusion334 decks1.89K decks
12%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion282 decks1.89K decks
13%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion240 decks1.89K decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion197 decks1.89K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.4%inclusion177 decks1.89K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
64%inclusion1.21K decks1.89K decks
52%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion1.03K decks1.89K decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion748 decks1.89K decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion733 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion626 decks1.89K decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion512 decks1.89K decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion477 decks1.89K decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion407 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion335 decks1.89K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion315 decks1.89K decks
-8%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion293 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion234 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion230 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion204 decks1.89K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion194 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion183 decks1.89K decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
9.1%inclusion171 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.6%inclusion125 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion123 decks1.89K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.1%inclusion115 decks1.89K decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.8%inclusion110 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.74K decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion1.29K decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion689 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion617 decks1.89K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion458 decks1.89K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion395 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion56 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion299 decks1.89K decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion182 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion181 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion171 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion157 decks1.89K decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.1%inclusion116 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.2%inclusion98 decks1.89K decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
5.1%inclusion96 decks1.89K decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion1.79K decks1.89K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion449 decks1.89K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion402 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion131 decks1.55K decks
-10%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.4%inclusion140 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
6.9%inclusion131 decks1.89K decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.7%inclusion126 decks1.89K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.6%inclusion106 decks1.89K decks
-1%synergy