Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - Sacrifice

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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smallpox
79%inclusion935 decks1.19K decks
73%synergy
Waste Not
74%inclusion876 decks1.19K decks
63%synergy
Dark Deal
74%inclusion875 decks1.19K decks
62%synergy
Plaguecrafter
79%inclusion941 decks1.19K decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
72%inclusion851 decks1.19K decks
58%synergy
Soul Shatter
70%inclusion827 decks1.19K decks
57%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
61%inclusion727 decks1.19K decks
55%synergy
Innocent Blood
58%inclusion690 decks1.19K decks
53%synergy
Mire in Misery
56%inclusion664 decks1.19K decks
52%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
63%inclusion749 decks1.19K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion964 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
65%inclusion770 decks1.19K decks
50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
62%inclusion732 decks1.19K decks
43%synergy
Jet Medallion
60%inclusion708 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
57%inclusion683 decks1.19K decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion682 decks1.19K decks
24%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
57%inclusion679 decks1.19K decks
50%synergy
Syphon Mind
57%inclusion675 decks1.19K decks
44%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
56%inclusion662 decks1.19K decks
49%synergy
Oppression
54%inclusion643 decks1.19K decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion522 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion447 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion363 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion323 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion306 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion226 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion212 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion171 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion161 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion149 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
54%inclusion641 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Burglar Rat
52%inclusion619 decks1.19K decks
41%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion402 decks800 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
50%inclusion597 decks1.19K decks
38%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
49%inclusion581 decks1.19K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
48%inclusion576 decks1.19K decks
37%synergy
Mindslicer
45%inclusion532 decks1.19K decks
40%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
44%inclusion529 decks1.19K decks
38%synergy
Demon's Disciple
43%inclusion516 decks1.19K decks
36%synergy
Virus Beetle
39%inclusion461 decks1.19K decks
32%synergy
The Raven Man
38%inclusion451 decks1.19K decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion448 decks1.19K decks
-14%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
37%inclusion436 decks1.19K decks
30%synergy
Sangromancer
32%inclusion380 decks1.19K decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred
32%inclusion379 decks1.19K decks
25%synergy
Nezumi Informant
30%inclusion353 decks1.19K decks
22%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
29%inclusion339 decks1.19K decks
24%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
28%inclusion336 decks1.19K decks
24%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
26%inclusion311 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
26%inclusion168 decks655 decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion302 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion265 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
21%inclusion251 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
21%inclusion246 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Necrogoyf
19%inclusion221 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion200 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion182 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
15%inclusion181 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion178 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Rotting Rats
15%inclusion177 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Gravelighter
15%inclusion175 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion172 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Fell Specter
14%inclusion169 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
13%inclusion152 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Grief
12%inclusion148 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
12%inclusion144 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
11%inclusion134 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion131 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Blood Pet
11%inclusion131 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
11%inclusion127 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
10%inclusion40 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion122 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Liliana's Specter
10%inclusion121 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
10%inclusion121 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
10%inclusion120 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
9.1%inclusion108 decks1.19K decks
-13%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.9%inclusion106 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Hecteyes
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
52%inclusion621 decks1.19K decks
47%synergy
Flare of Malice
34%inclusion274 decks816 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion392 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion364 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Sudden Edict
29%inclusion347 decks1.19K decks
27%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion318 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion291 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion258 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion249 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion93 decks524 decks
-14%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
17%inclusion204 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
17%inclusion199 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
16%inclusion194 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Pharika's Libation
16%inclusion193 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion158 decks1.19K decks
-10%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion142 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Edict
12%inclusion141 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Defile
12%inclusion140 decks1.19K decks
-26%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.9%inclusion106 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Szat's Will
8.6%inclusion102 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.4%inclusion68 decks810 decks
-10%synergy
Undying Malice
7.7%inclusion92 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.2%inclusion86 decks1.19K decks
-16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion85 decks1.19K decks
-18%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.8%inclusion81 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Feign Death
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.19K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Death Cloud
50%inclusion600 decks1.19K decks
48%synergy
Pox
44%inclusion518 decks1.19K decks
41%synergy
Vicious Rumors
41%inclusion491 decks1.19K decks
35%synergy
Rankle's Prank
41%inclusion485 decks1.19K decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion463 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
39%inclusion143 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion432 decks1.19K decks
-15%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
34%inclusion407 decks1.19K decks
32%synergy
Thoughtseize
32%inclusion376 decks1.19K decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion347 decks1.19K decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion296 decks1.19K decks
-12%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion204 decks910 decks
19%synergy
Duress
22%inclusion261 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Delirium Skeins
22%inclusion260 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Mind Rake
21%inclusion247 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Make an Example
19%inclusion227 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
18%inclusion217 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion213 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion205 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion181 decks1.19K decks
-9%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion180 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Invoke Despair
14%inclusion171 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion168 decks1.19K decks
-7%synergy
Killing Wave
14%inclusion167 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion162 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Extract the Truth
13%inclusion159 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion150 decks1.19K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion148 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion128 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Arterial Flow
12%inclusion140 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion126 decks1.19K decks
-4%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
10%inclusion121 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion121 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Divest
10%inclusion118 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Gix's Command
9.0%inclusion107 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
8.4%inclusion100 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
8.2%inclusion97 decks1.19K decks
-4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.4%inclusion88 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
7.3%inclusion87 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
7.1%inclusion85 decks1.19K decks
-12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion65 decks915 decks
-5%synergy
Barter in Blood
7.1%inclusion84 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Bad Deal
7.0%inclusion83 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Pilfer
6.9%inclusion82 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
6.6%inclusion78 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
All Is Dust
6.5%inclusion77 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.5%inclusion77 decks1.19K decks
-18%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.4%inclusion76 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
50%inclusion593 decks1.19K decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion503 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Smokestack
33%inclusion387 decks1.19K decks
31%synergy
Tithing Blade
20%inclusion239 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion207 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Memory Jar
16%inclusion194 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion162 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion158 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion150 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion144 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion139 decks1.19K decks
-8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion131 decks1.19K decks
-17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion130 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion127 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion120 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion114 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.2%inclusion86 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
46%inclusion541 decks1.19K decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion515 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Bottomless Pit
39%inclusion469 decks1.19K decks
34%synergy
Painful Quandary
38%inclusion457 decks1.19K decks
28%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
38%inclusion449 decks1.19K decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
31%inclusion370 decks1.19K decks
21%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion345 decks1.19K decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion313 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Bandit's Talent
24%inclusion158 decks661 decks
19%synergy
Court of Ambition
23%inclusion273 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Desolation
22%inclusion262 decks1.19K decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion224 decks1.19K decks
-4%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
19%inclusion223 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion217 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
17%inclusion93 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Caress
17%inclusion203 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion188 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Megrim
14%inclusion166 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
14%inclusion126 decks924 decks
9%synergy
Contamination
14%inclusion161 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Tainted Aether
11%inclusion126 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion126 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
10%inclusion120 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
10%inclusion117 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion114 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.4%inclusion112 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.2%inclusion98 decks1.19K decks
-9%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
8.0%inclusion95 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
7.9%inclusion94 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Wake
7.0%inclusion83 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Words of Waste
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.19K decks
-4%synergy
Mind Slash
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
30%inclusion355 decks1.19K decks
25%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
21%inclusion245 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion238 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion136 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana Vess
10%inclusion124 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
6.8%inclusion81 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
63%inclusion749 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion592 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion506 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
40%inclusion481 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion451 decks1.19K decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion392 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
28%inclusion338 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion302 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion233 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion231 decks1.19K decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion226 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion217 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion192 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion187 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
15%inclusion179 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion155 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion147 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion142 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Barren Moor
8.7%inclusion103 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.1%inclusion96 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.9%inclusion94 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.7%inclusion91 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion85 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Blighted Fen
7.1%inclusion84 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.4%inclusion44 decks810 decks
-4%synergy
Peat Bog
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.3%inclusion63 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.11K decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion842 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion497 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
27%inclusion322 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion297 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion258 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion218 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion209 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion199 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion196 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion137 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion134 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion115 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion113 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion108 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.9%inclusion94 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
6.6%inclusion78 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion76 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.19K decks
-4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
91%inclusion1.08K decks1.19K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion379 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion364 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion173 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion170 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion167 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion164 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion159 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion155 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion137 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.5%inclusion72 decks850 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.4%inclusion68 decks810 decks
-10%synergy
Command Tower
7.5%inclusion89 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.4%inclusion76 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy