Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander)

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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
4.7%inclusion76 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
3.9%inclusion65 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Twilight Diviner
2.4%inclusion38 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.1%inclusion72 decks3.50K decks
-3%synergy
Grave Venerations
1.2%inclusion20 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
72%inclusion8.04K decks11.2K decks
66%synergy
Waste Not
76%inclusion8.60K decks11.2K decks
66%synergy
Dark Deal
70%inclusion7.83K decks11.2K decks
58%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
67%inclusion7.54K decks11.2K decks
54%synergy
Plaguecrafter
72%inclusion8.05K decks11.2K decks
52%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
58%inclusion6.50K decks11.2K decks
51%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
58%inclusion6.50K decks11.2K decks
50%synergy
Oppression
58%inclusion6.49K decks11.2K decks
50%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
55%inclusion6.16K decks11.2K decks
49%synergy
Syphon Mind
61%inclusion6.83K decks11.2K decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion8.98K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
64%inclusion7.24K decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
59%inclusion6.67K decks11.2K decks
47%synergy
Burglar Rat
58%inclusion6.58K decks11.2K decks
47%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
58%inclusion6.53K decks11.2K decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion5.96K decks11.2K decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
53%inclusion5.96K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion5.93K decks11.2K decks
34%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
51%inclusion5.76K decks11.2K decks
44%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion5.58K decks11.2K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion4.15K decks11.2K decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion3.29K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion2.93K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion2.48K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion2.03K decks11.2K decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion1.99K decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion1.95K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1.53K decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion1.36K decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1.27K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
49%inclusion5.11K decks10.4K decks
28%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
47%inclusion5.27K decks11.2K decks
31%synergy
Virus Beetle
46%inclusion5.22K decks11.2K decks
40%synergy
Mindslicer
44%inclusion4.91K decks11.2K decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
42%inclusion4.74K decks11.2K decks
30%synergy
The Raven Man
41%inclusion4.64K decks11.2K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
40%inclusion4.55K decks11.2K decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion4.39K decks11.2K decks
-12%synergy
Sangromancer
38%inclusion4.29K decks11.2K decks
27%synergy
Demon's Disciple
37%inclusion4.17K decks11.2K decks
29%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
37%inclusion4.16K decks11.2K decks
30%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion4.11K decks11.2K decks
30%synergy
Nezumi Informant
35%inclusion3.94K decks11.2K decks
28%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
33%inclusion3.68K decks11.2K decks
28%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
30%inclusion3.32K decks11.2K decks
26%synergy
Necrogoyf
24%inclusion2.74K decks11.2K decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred
24%inclusion2.66K decks11.2K decks
17%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion2.43K decks11.2K decks
14%synergy
Fell Specter
21%inclusion2.34K decks11.2K decks
17%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
19%inclusion2.18K decks11.2K decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion2.16K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion2.08K decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion2.02K decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion2.01K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Hecteyes
17%inclusion921 decks5.29K decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion1.95K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
17%inclusion1.94K decks11.2K decks
14%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
17%inclusion1.92K decks11.2K decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1.91K decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
17%inclusion924 decks5.57K decks
8%synergy
Rotting Rats
16%inclusion1.84K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Specter
15%inclusion1.70K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
14%inclusion1.62K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion1.25K decks9.90K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
12%inclusion1.07K decks8.61K decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion1.34K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Grief
12%inclusion1.33K decks11.2K decks
10%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion1.30K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion1.29K decks11.2K decks
-12%synergy
Gravelighter
11%inclusion1.27K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
11%inclusion1.26K decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Stronghold Rats
10%inclusion1.17K decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Asylum Visitor
10%inclusion1.09K decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.4%inclusion1.05K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
9.4%inclusion1.05K decks11.2K decks
-22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
9.0%inclusion1.01K decks11.2K decks
-7%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
8.8%inclusion993 decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
8.4%inclusion946 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Dread Presence
8.3%inclusion934 decks11.2K decks
-6%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
8.3%inclusion862 decks10.4K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
40%inclusion4.46K decks11.2K decks
35%synergy
Flare of Malice
30%inclusion3.18K decks10.5K decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion3.30K decks11.2K decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
28%inclusion3.17K decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2.78K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Sudden Edict
23%inclusion2.61K decks11.2K decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion2.22K decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion2.11K decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion2.06K decks11.2K decks
-7%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion1.86K decks11.2K decks
-20%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion1.33K decks9.25K decks
-17%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
13%inclusion1.48K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Vraska's Fall
13%inclusion1.44K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Pharika's Libation
12%inclusion1.35K decks11.2K decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1.21K decks11.2K decks
-14%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
10%inclusion1.15K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion1.15K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion1.14K decks11.2K decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Edict
10%inclusion1.13K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1.11K decks11.2K decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1.02K decks10.5K decks
-9%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion1.04K decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.0%inclusion1.01K decks11.2K decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
8.5%inclusion957 decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
6.9%inclusion780 decks11.2K decks
-6%synergy
Murder
6.6%inclusion737 decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
6.5%inclusion726 decks11.2K decks
-6%synergy
Szat's Will
6.0%inclusion672 decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Dismember
5.7%inclusion637 decks11.2K decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.5%inclusion621 decks11.2K decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Mire in Misery
47%inclusion5.30K decks11.2K decks
44%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion5.08K decks11.2K decks
30%synergy
Vicious Rumors
44%inclusion4.98K decks11.2K decks
38%synergy
Death Cloud
39%inclusion4.37K decks11.2K decks
37%synergy
Pox
37%inclusion4.21K decks11.2K decks
35%synergy
Rankle's Prank
37%inclusion4.13K decks11.2K decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion4.07K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion3.80K decks11.2K decks
-17%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion3.74K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
31%inclusion2.69K decks8.55K decks
15%synergy
Duress
31%inclusion3.47K decks11.2K decks
24%synergy
Delirium Skeins
29%inclusion3.31K decks11.2K decks
26%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
28%inclusion3.12K decks11.2K decks
26%synergy
Thoughtseize
28%inclusion3.11K decks11.2K decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion2.99K decks11.2K decks
-10%synergy
Mind Rake
24%inclusion2.71K decks11.2K decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
20%inclusion2.20K decks11.2K decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion2.13K decks11.2K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion2.08K decks11.2K decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion1.98K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Rush of Dread
17%inclusion1.90K decks11K decks
14%synergy
Arterial Flow
16%inclusion1.85K decks11.2K decks
14%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion1.72K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion1.71K decks11.2K decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1.60K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1.57K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
14%inclusion1.55K decks11.2K decks
11%synergy
Divest
13%inclusion1.48K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion1.34K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1.25K decks11.2K decks
-15%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion1.23K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Make an Example
11%inclusion1.23K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1.20K decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion1.14K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Pilfer
10%inclusion1.12K decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion1.10K decks11.2K decks
-15%synergy
Unnerve
10%inclusion1.08K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Extract the Truth
9.4%inclusion1.06K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
9.4%inclusion1.05K decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Extract a Confession
8.7%inclusion981 decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Mind Rot
8.6%inclusion963 decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Despise
8.2%inclusion922 decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
8.0%inclusion900 decks11.2K decks
-10%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.0%inclusion898 decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Bad Deal
8.0%inclusion897 decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.8%inclusion878 decks11.2K decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion851 decks11K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion836 decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Twist
7.0%inclusion791 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
6.9%inclusion775 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion4.68K decks11.2K decks
10%synergy
Smokestack
23%inclusion2.61K decks11.2K decks
22%synergy
Tithing Blade
16%inclusion1.78K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Memory Jar
12%inclusion1.37K decks11.2K decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion1.36K decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion1.34K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
12%inclusion542 decks4.61K decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion1.32K decks11.2K decks
-16%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1.26K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.6%inclusion851 decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.5%inclusion838 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.8%inclusion770 decks11.2K decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.8%inclusion763 decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion749 decks11.2K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.6%inclusion634 decks11.2K decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
47%inclusion5.28K decks11.2K decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion5.02K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pit
41%inclusion4.61K decks11.2K decks
36%synergy
Grave Pact
34%inclusion3.84K decks11.2K decks
15%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
30%inclusion3.37K decks11.2K decks
26%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion3.29K decks11.2K decks
25%synergy
Liliana's Caress
28%inclusion3.18K decks11.2K decks
23%synergy
Megrim
27%inclusion3.02K decks11.2K decks
22%synergy
Bandit's Talent
24%inclusion2.38K decks9.93K decks
19%synergy
Court of Ambition
24%inclusion2.68K decks11.2K decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion2.24K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion2.06K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion2.03K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion2K decks11.2K decks
-6%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1.94K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
15%inclusion1.74K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Desolation
14%inclusion1.59K decks11.2K decks
14%synergy
Raiders' Wake
14%inclusion1.53K decks11.2K decks
10%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion1.43K decks11K decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion1.34K decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
10%inclusion1.08K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
9.4%inclusion873 decks9.31K decks
3%synergy
Contamination
8.9%inclusion1K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.6%inclusion972 decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion807 decks11.2K decks
-10%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.0%inclusion788 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.8%inclusion764 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion707 decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Words of Waste
6.1%inclusion690 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
5.8%inclusion648 decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
5.7%inclusion640 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.5%inclusion624 decks11.2K decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
30%inclusion3.40K decks11.2K decks
26%synergy
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion2.13K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion1.76K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion1.35K decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion1.24K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
9.1%inclusion1.02K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
59%inclusion6.58K decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
57%inclusion6.43K decks11.2K decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion4.50K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion4.42K decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion4.38K decks11.2K decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion3.73K decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
23%inclusion2.63K decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion2.47K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion2.47K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion2.24K decks11.2K decks
-11%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion1.80K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1.62K decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion1.37K decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion1.30K decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion1.17K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1.14K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
10%inclusion1.08K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.1%inclusion1.03K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.8%inclusion988 decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
7.8%inclusion873 decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.0%inclusion787 decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.7%inclusion642 decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.0%inclusion563 decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion10.4K decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion7.78K decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion4.25K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion3.47K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2.85K decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2.52K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion650 decks4.35K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1.61K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion1.32K decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1.24K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion1.09K decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.3%inclusion1.04K decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.1%inclusion908 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion736 decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion717 decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion691 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.1%inclusion683 decks11.2K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion676 decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.5%inclusion616 decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion591 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion10.5K decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2.78K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion2.65K decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1.02K decks10.5K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.5%inclusion961 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion918 decks11.2K decks
1%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.0%inclusion898 decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion864 decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
7.2%inclusion809 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.5%inclusion615 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.3%inclusion601 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion566 decks10.7K decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.2%inclusion586 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion576 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy