Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander)

Background image for The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dai Li Indoctrination
2.2%inclusion71 decks3.21K decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
2.2%inclusion39 decks1.76K decks
-1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.8%inclusion9 decks505 decks
0%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.4%inclusion36 decks2.52K decks
-1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
1.4%inclusion26 decks1.84K decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
72%inclusion7.81K decks10.9K decks
67%synergy
Waste Not
77%inclusion8.34K decks10.9K decks
66%synergy
Dark Deal
70%inclusion7.58K decks10.9K decks
58%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
67%inclusion7.30K decks10.9K decks
54%synergy
Plaguecrafter
72%inclusion7.84K decks10.9K decks
52%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
58%inclusion6.34K decks10.9K decks
51%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
58%inclusion6.34K decks10.9K decks
51%synergy
Oppression
57%inclusion6.21K decks10.9K decks
49%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
56%inclusion6.04K decks10.9K decks
49%synergy
Syphon Mind
61%inclusion6.62K decks10.9K decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion8.68K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
64%inclusion6.91K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
60%inclusion6.53K decks10.9K decks
48%synergy
Burglar Rat
59%inclusion6.40K decks10.9K decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
58%inclusion6.35K decks10.9K decks
44%synergy
Crypt Ghast
53%inclusion5.78K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion5.76K decks10.9K decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion5.72K decks10.9K decks
33%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
51%inclusion5.53K decks10.9K decks
44%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion5.44K decks10.9K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion4.01K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion3.21K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion2.84K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion2.37K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion1.94K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion1.90K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
16%inclusion1.70K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1.50K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion1.30K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1.22K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
49%inclusion4.67K decks9.56K decks
28%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
47%inclusion5.12K decks10.9K decks
31%synergy
Virus Beetle
47%inclusion5.08K decks10.9K decks
40%synergy
Mindslicer
44%inclusion4.74K decks10.9K decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
42%inclusion4.60K decks10.9K decks
30%synergy
The Raven Man
42%inclusion4.54K decks10.9K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
41%inclusion4.42K decks10.9K decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion4.27K decks10.9K decks
-12%synergy
Sangromancer
38%inclusion4.14K decks10.9K decks
27%synergy
Demon's Disciple
38%inclusion4.12K decks10.9K decks
30%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
38%inclusion4.09K decks10.9K decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion4K decks10.9K decks
30%synergy
Nezumi Informant
36%inclusion3.91K decks10.9K decks
29%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
33%inclusion3.60K decks10.9K decks
28%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
30%inclusion3.27K decks10.9K decks
26%synergy
Necrogoyf
25%inclusion2.71K decks10.9K decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred
24%inclusion2.65K decks10.9K decks
18%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion2.37K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
Fell Specter
21%inclusion2.31K decks10.9K decks
17%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
20%inclusion2.14K decks10.9K decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
20%inclusion2.12K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion2.07K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion1.92K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion1.92K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion1.92K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
18%inclusion1.90K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion1.89K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Hecteyes
17%inclusion750 decks4.36K decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1.84K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
17%inclusion783 decks4.65K decks
8%synergy
Rotting Rats
17%inclusion1.79K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Specter
15%inclusion1.68K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
15%inclusion1.65K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion1.19K decks9.03K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
12%inclusion961 decks7.73K decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion1.28K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion1.28K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Gravelighter
12%inclusion1.28K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Grief
12%inclusion1.27K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion1.23K decks10.9K decks
-11%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
11%inclusion1.19K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Stronghold Rats
11%inclusion1.16K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Asylum Visitor
10%inclusion1.07K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.3%inclusion1.01K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
9.2%inclusion1K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
9.1%inclusion991 decks10.9K decks
-23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.8%inclusion953 decks10.9K decks
-7%synergy
Dread Presence
8.6%inclusion933 decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
8.5%inclusion813 decks9.55K decks
6%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
8.4%inclusion917 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
40%inclusion4.37K decks10.9K decks
36%synergy
Flare of Malice
30%inclusion2.89K decks9.63K decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion3.13K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion2.97K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2.67K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Sudden Edict
24%inclusion2.60K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion2.11K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion2K decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion1.98K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion1.81K decks10.9K decks
-21%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion1.24K decks8.37K decks
-17%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
13%inclusion1.46K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Vraska's Fall
13%inclusion1.45K decks10.9K decks
10%synergy
Pharika's Libation
12%inclusion1.35K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
11%inclusion1.16K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1.16K decks10.9K decks
-14%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion1.11K decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Edict
10%inclusion1.10K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion1.09K decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1.07K decks10.9K decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion928 decks9.62K decks
-9%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion1.01K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.0%inclusion983 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
8.5%inclusion925 decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Murder
6.5%inclusion712 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.5%inclusion710 decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
6.3%inclusion690 decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Szat's Will
6.1%inclusion661 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Dismember
5.7%inclusion625 decks10.9K decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.5%inclusion594 decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Mire in Misery
48%inclusion5.24K decks10.9K decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion4.92K decks10.9K decks
29%synergy
Vicious Rumors
45%inclusion4.91K decks10.9K decks
39%synergy
Death Cloud
40%inclusion4.30K decks10.9K decks
37%synergy
Rankle's Prank
38%inclusion4.08K decks10.9K decks
33%synergy
Pox
37%inclusion4.03K decks10.9K decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion3.84K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion3.70K decks10.9K decks
-17%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion3.64K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
32%inclusion2.44K decks7.66K decks
15%synergy
Duress
31%inclusion3.35K decks10.9K decks
24%synergy
Delirium Skeins
30%inclusion3.24K decks10.9K decks
26%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
29%inclusion3.14K decks10.9K decks
27%synergy
Thoughtseize
27%inclusion2.96K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion2.90K decks10.9K decks
-11%synergy
Mind Rake
25%inclusion2.68K decks10.9K decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
20%inclusion2.16K decks10.9K decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion2.07K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion2K decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion1.96K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Rush of Dread
18%inclusion1.80K decks10.1K decks
14%synergy
Arterial Flow
17%inclusion1.84K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion1.65K decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion1.64K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1.56K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
14%inclusion1.53K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1.52K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Divest
13%inclusion1.46K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion1.29K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Make an Example
12%inclusion1.27K decks10.9K decks
10%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion1.20K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1.17K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1.16K decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Invoke Despair
11%inclusion1.15K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Pilfer
10%inclusion1.10K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Unnerve
10%inclusion1.07K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Extract the Truth
10%inclusion1.07K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
9.5%inclusion1.03K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.4%inclusion1.02K decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Extract a Confession
9.1%inclusion993 decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Mind Rot
8.7%inclusion941 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Despise
8.3%inclusion903 decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
8.3%inclusion899 decks10.9K decks
-10%synergy
Bad Deal
8.2%inclusion893 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.9%inclusion864 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion799 decks10.1K decks
-4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.4%inclusion802 decks10.9K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.2%inclusion786 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
7.0%inclusion765 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Living Death
6.7%inclusion727 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion4.54K decks10.9K decks
10%synergy
Smokestack
23%inclusion2.53K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Tithing Blade
17%inclusion1.81K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Memory Jar
12%inclusion1.34K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion1.34K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
12%inclusion445 decks3.66K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion1.32K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1.23K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion1.23K decks10.9K decks
-17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.6%inclusion830 decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.5%inclusion817 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.0%inclusion762 decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.8%inclusion740 decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion726 decks10.9K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.7%inclusion615 decks10.9K decks
-7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.1%inclusion550 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
46%inclusion5K decks10.9K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion4.84K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Bottomless Pit
41%inclusion4.44K decks10.9K decks
35%synergy
Grave Pact
34%inclusion3.66K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
31%inclusion3.37K decks10.9K decks
27%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion3.15K decks10.9K decks
24%synergy
Liliana's Caress
28%inclusion3.04K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Megrim
27%inclusion2.94K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Court of Ambition
25%inclusion2.67K decks10.9K decks
20%synergy
Bandit's Talent
24%inclusion2.19K decks9.05K decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion2.13K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion2K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion1.95K decks10.9K decks
-5%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion1.95K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1.86K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
16%inclusion1.76K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Desolation
14%inclusion1.56K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Raiders' Wake
14%inclusion1.52K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion1.35K decks10.2K decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion1.28K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion832 decks8.44K decks
3%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
10%inclusion1.07K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Contamination
8.7%inclusion950 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.5%inclusion927 decks10.9K decks
-5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.3%inclusion796 decks10.9K decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.9%inclusion747 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.8%inclusion740 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.4%inclusion693 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Words of Waste
6.2%inclusion675 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.0%inclusion653 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
5.8%inclusion630 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.3%inclusion573 decks10.9K decks
-8%synergy
Creeping Dread
5.2%inclusion562 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
31%inclusion3.38K decks10.9K decks
26%synergy
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion2.07K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion1.69K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion1.29K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion1.22K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
9.4%inclusion1.02K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion6.34K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
58%inclusion6.26K decks10.9K decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion4.35K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion4.28K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion4.22K decks10.9K decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion3.60K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
23%inclusion2.53K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion2.42K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion2.33K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion2.13K decks10.9K decks
-12%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion1.75K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1.54K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion1.30K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1.23K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1.17K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1.10K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
10%inclusion1.08K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.0%inclusion978 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.8%inclusion956 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
7.8%inclusion848 decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.9%inclusion751 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.7%inclusion620 decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.1%inclusion550 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion10K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion7.54K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion4.16K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion3.37K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion2.80K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion2.46K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion1.63K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion495 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion1.27K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1.21K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion1.09K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion1.04K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.2%inclusion891 decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion721 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion710 decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.2%inclusion673 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.2%inclusion671 decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion663 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion613 decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.4%inclusion588 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion575 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.0%inclusion546 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion10.2K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2.67K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion2.60K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion928 decks9.62K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion940 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion894 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.9%inclusion864 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.6%inclusion823 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
7.2%inclusion783 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.5%inclusion593 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion522 decks9.82K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.3%inclusion576 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.2%inclusion567 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion551 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy