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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MTGStocks
Dai Li Indoctrination
1.4%inclusion35 decks2.51K decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.3%inclusion23 decks1.81K decks
-1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
1.1%inclusion12 decks1.08K decks
-1%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
1.0%inclusion10 decks989 decks
-1%synergy
Realm of Koh
0.8%inclusion8 decks989 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
72%inclusion7.82K decks10.9K decks
67%synergy
Waste Not
77%inclusion8.37K decks10.9K decks
66%synergy
Dark Deal
70%inclusion7.58K decks10.9K decks
58%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
67%inclusion7.28K decks10.9K decks
54%synergy
Plaguecrafter
72%inclusion7.86K decks10.9K decks
52%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
59%inclusion6.38K decks10.9K decks
52%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
59%inclusion6.39K decks10.9K decks
51%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
56%inclusion6.08K decks10.9K decks
50%synergy
Oppression
57%inclusion6.18K decks10.9K decks
49%synergy
Soul Shatter
61%inclusion6.62K decks10.9K decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion8.69K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
63%inclusion6.82K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
61%inclusion6.67K decks10.9K decks
48%synergy
Burglar Rat
59%inclusion6.43K decks10.9K decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
58%inclusion6.36K decks10.9K decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion5.78K decks10.9K decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
53%inclusion5.76K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
52%inclusion5.71K decks10.9K decks
34%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
51%inclusion5.50K decks10.9K decks
43%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion5.44K decks10.9K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion4.02K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion3.25K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion2.84K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion2.35K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion1.94K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion1.90K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1.51K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
13%inclusion1.46K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion1.28K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1.22K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
48%inclusion4.42K decks9.12K decks
28%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
47%inclusion5.14K decks10.9K decks
32%synergy
Virus Beetle
47%inclusion5.08K decks10.9K decks
40%synergy
Mindslicer
43%inclusion4.71K decks10.9K decks
38%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
43%inclusion4.63K decks10.9K decks
30%synergy
The Raven Man
42%inclusion4.56K decks10.9K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
41%inclusion4.42K decks10.9K decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion4.29K decks10.9K decks
-12%synergy
Demon's Disciple
39%inclusion4.20K decks10.9K decks
31%synergy
Sangromancer
38%inclusion4.16K decks10.9K decks
27%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
38%inclusion4.13K decks10.9K decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion4.02K decks10.9K decks
30%synergy
Nezumi Informant
36%inclusion3.96K decks10.9K decks
29%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
33%inclusion3.63K decks10.9K decks
29%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
30%inclusion3.31K decks10.9K decks
26%synergy
Necrogoyf
25%inclusion2.75K decks10.9K decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion2.70K decks10.9K decks
18%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion2.38K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
Fell Specter
22%inclusion2.34K decks10.9K decks
17%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
20%inclusion2.18K decks10.9K decks
17%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
20%inclusion2.13K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion2.13K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion1.97K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
18%inclusion1.95K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion1.93K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion1.91K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion1.89K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Rotting Rats
17%inclusion1.84K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
17%inclusion663 decks3.98K decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1.81K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Hecteyes
16%inclusion609 decks3.69K decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Specter
16%inclusion1.69K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
15%inclusion1.69K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
14%inclusion1.17K decks8.55K decks
10%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
13%inclusion902 decks7.16K decks
9%synergy
Gravelighter
12%inclusion1.32K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion1.29K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Grief
12%inclusion1.27K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion1.26K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion1.20K decks10.9K decks
-11%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
11%inclusion1.20K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Stronghold Rats
11%inclusion1.18K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Asylum Visitor
10%inclusion1.09K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
9.4%inclusion1.03K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.4%inclusion1.02K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
8.9%inclusion965 decks10.9K decks
-23%synergy
Dread Presence
8.8%inclusion960 decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
8.7%inclusion794 decks9.10K decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.7%inclusion950 decks10.9K decks
-7%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
8.7%inclusion944 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
41%inclusion4.45K decks10.9K decks
36%synergy
Flare of Malice
30%inclusion2.73K decks9.19K decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion3.10K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion2.93K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2.67K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Sudden Edict
24%inclusion2.64K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion2.09K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion1.99K decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion1.95K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion1.85K decks10.9K decks
-21%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion1.18K decks7.85K decks
-17%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion1.50K decks10.9K decks
10%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
14%inclusion1.48K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Pharika's Libation
13%inclusion1.40K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
11%inclusion1.21K decks10.9K decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion1.14K decks10.9K decks
-13%synergy
Diabolic Edict
10%inclusion1.12K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion1.11K decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1.07K decks10.9K decks
-14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion1.07K decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion878 decks9.18K decks
-9%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion1.02K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.8%inclusion963 decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
8.5%inclusion923 decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Murder
6.5%inclusion709 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Szat's Will
6.4%inclusion692 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.3%inclusion686 decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
6.3%inclusion684 decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Dismember
5.8%inclusion628 decks10.9K decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.4%inclusion587 decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Mire in Misery
49%inclusion5.33K decks10.9K decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
46%inclusion4.97K decks10.9K decks
30%synergy
Vicious Rumors
45%inclusion4.92K decks10.9K decks
39%synergy
Death Cloud
40%inclusion4.37K decks10.9K decks
38%synergy
Rankle's Prank
38%inclusion4.14K decks10.9K decks
34%synergy
Pox
37%inclusion4.01K decks10.9K decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion3.75K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion3.74K decks10.9K decks
-17%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion3.69K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
32%inclusion2.27K decks7.09K decks
15%synergy
Duress
31%inclusion3.35K decks10.9K decks
24%synergy
Delirium Skeins
30%inclusion3.22K decks10.9K decks
26%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
29%inclusion3.21K 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%inclusion2.69K decks10.9K decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
20%inclusion2.22K decks10.9K decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion2.07K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion2.02K decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Rush of Dread
18%inclusion1.78K decks9.70K decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion1.99K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Arterial Flow
17%inclusion1.87K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion1.66K decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion1.65K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1.56K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
14%inclusion1.56K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1.53K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Divest
14%inclusion1.52K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Make an Example
12%inclusion1.35K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion1.29K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Invoke Despair
11%inclusion1.22K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion1.20K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1.18K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Extract the Truth
10%inclusion1.14K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion1.13K decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Pilfer
10%inclusion1.11K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Unnerve
10%inclusion1.08K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
10%inclusion1.07K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Extract a Confession
9.4%inclusion997 decks10.6K decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.2%inclusion1K decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Mind Rot
8.6%inclusion939 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
8.5%inclusion927 decks10.9K decks
-11%synergy
Bad Deal
8.4%inclusion919 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Despise
8.4%inclusion916 decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion774 decks9.72K decks
-4%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.9%inclusion861 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
7.2%inclusion784 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion775 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.1%inclusion769 decks10.9K decks
-5%synergy
Living Death
6.8%inclusion744 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion4.55K decks10.9K decks
10%synergy
Smokestack
24%inclusion2.58K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Tithing Blade
17%inclusion1.88K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Memory Jar
13%inclusion1.37K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion1.36K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion1.34K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
12%inclusion363 decks2.98K decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1.24K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion1.21K decks10.9K decks
-17%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1.20K decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.8%inclusion844 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion836 decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.0%inclusion763 decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion754 decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion719 decks10.9K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.7%inclusion618 decks10.9K decks
-7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.2%inclusion566 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Library of Leng
5.1%inclusion552 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
45%inclusion4.95K decks10.9K decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion4.85K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Bottomless Pit
41%inclusion4.45K decks10.9K decks
35%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion3.63K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
32%inclusion3.43K decks10.9K decks
27%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion3.17K decks10.9K decks
24%synergy
Liliana's Caress
28%inclusion3.01K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Megrim
27%inclusion2.95K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Court of Ambition
25%inclusion2.72K decks10.9K decks
21%synergy
Bandit's Talent
24%inclusion2.09K decks8.57K decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion2.08K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion2.03K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion1.95K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion1.94K decks10.9K decks
-5%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1.83K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
17%inclusion1.83K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Desolation
15%inclusion1.62K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Raiders' Wake
14%inclusion1.54K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion1.32K decks9.76K decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion1.30K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion814 decks7.92K decks
3%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
10%inclusion1.11K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Contamination
8.9%inclusion969 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.5%inclusion930 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion774 decks10.9K decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Aether
7.0%inclusion766 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.7%inclusion731 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Words of Waste
6.4%inclusion696 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.4%inclusion694 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.3%inclusion688 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.0%inclusion655 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Creeping Dread
5.3%inclusion573 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.2%inclusion570 decks10.9K decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
32%inclusion3.46K decks10.9K decks
27%synergy
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion2.06K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion1.67K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion1.28K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion1.21K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
10%inclusion1.05K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion6.34K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
58%inclusion6.33K decks10.9K decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion4.34K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
40%inclusion4.33K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion4.19K decks10.9K decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion3.58K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
23%inclusion2.52K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion2.42K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion2.32K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion2.12K decks10.9K decks
-12%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion1.77K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1.56K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion1.29K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1.22K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1.19K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
10%inclusion1.13K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1.11K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.0%inclusion980 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.8%inclusion961 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
7.9%inclusion864 decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.8%inclusion743 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.9%inclusion643 decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.1%inclusion557 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%inclusion4.19K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion3.38K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion2.81K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion2.46K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion1.67K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion381 decks2.71K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion1.27K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion1.13K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion1.06K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.4%inclusion914 decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion725 decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.5%inclusion711 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion709 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
6.3%inclusion685 decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.2%inclusion674 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion669 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.0%inclusion656 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.8%inclusion628 decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.2%inclusion568 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.2%inclusion563 decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion10.2K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2.67K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion2.62K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion878 decks9.18K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.8%inclusion954 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion897 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.9%inclusion861 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.6%inclusion829 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion772 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion607 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion509 decks9.39K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.4%inclusion586 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.3%inclusion578 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.2%inclusion567 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy