Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - Artifacts

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Splinter's Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shredder's Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voltaic Key
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Manifold Key
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Unwinding Clock
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Clock of Omens
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Voltaic Servant
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Scrap Trawler
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Myr Retriever
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Damnation
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Waste Not
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Opposition Agent
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Dross Scorpion
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Leaden Myr
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Palladium Myr
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Metalworker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Plaguecrafter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sangromancer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Junk Diver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Workshop Assistant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Voltaic Construct
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Engine Rat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Marketback Walker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Trazyn the Infinite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Automated Artificer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Howling Golem
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thran Spider
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Barbed Servitor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Osseous Sticktwister
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Defile
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Vona's Hunger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Cycle
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Monumental Corruption
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Syphon Mind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lethal Protection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Villainous Wrath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mutilate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Pox
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Death Cloud
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Their Name Is Death
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Hunger of the Nim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vicious Rumors
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Innocent Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Smallpox
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mire in Misery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Final Act
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Heartless Conscription
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Jet Medallion
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Trinisphere
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Expedition Map
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Domination
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Station
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cloud Key
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mind's Eye
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Tangle Wire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Galvanic Key
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Moonsilver Key
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blasting Station
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Mantle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Horizon Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Semblance Anvil
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Endless Atlas
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Memory Jar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Smokestack
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Junker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chalice of the Void
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Necrogen Mists
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Nether Void
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Biotransference
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ambition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
The Abyss
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Desolation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Bandit's Talent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Whispers
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Deserted Temple
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Lake of the Dead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Thran Dynamo
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Worn Powerstone
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Gilded Lotus
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Hedron Archive
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Serum Powder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Victory Chimes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Star
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mirrex
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy