Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - cEDH Control

Tergrid, God of Fright
Rank #144
13decks
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.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smallpox
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Pox
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Dark Deal
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Death Cloud
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Waste Not
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Oppression
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Plaguecrafter
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Ritual
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Soul Shatter
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Innocent Blood
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Bottomless Pit
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Opposition Agent
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Imperial Seal
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Dark Confidant
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Burglar Rat
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Mindslicer
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Crypt Ghast
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Grief
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Virus Beetle
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Demon's Disciple
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
The Raven Man
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Sangromancer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Nezumi Informant
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Skirge Familiar
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Necrogoyf
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Rotting Rats
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Bone Miser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Fleshwrither
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Pili-Pala
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Merciless Executioner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Fell Specter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mindblade Render
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Specter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Trazyn the Infinite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bog Initiate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Malice
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Sacrifice
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Culling the Weak
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Vona's Hunger
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Dismember
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Rain of Filth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Pharika's Libation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Songs of the Damned
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Ulcerate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Insidious Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Shallow Grave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Edict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Sorceries
Vicious Rumors
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Intent
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Delirium Skeins
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Syphon Mind
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Mire in Misery
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Rankle's Prank
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Buried Alive
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Rush of Dread
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Mind Rake
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Unmarked Grave
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Duress
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Choice of Damnations
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Final Parting
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Arterial Flow
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Therapy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dredge the Mire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
All Is Dust
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Persist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bubbling Muck
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Unearth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Make an Example
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Killing Wave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Living Death
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Liturgy of Blood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Capital Punishment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Expedition Map
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Memory Jar
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Smokestack
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Winter Moon
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Monument to Endurance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Possessed Portal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Torpor Orb
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Trinisphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Library of Leng
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Desolation
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Animate Dead
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Necrogen Mists
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Contamination
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Painful Quandary
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Raiders' Wake
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Megrim
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Darkness
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Dread
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Words of Waste
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Nether Void
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ambition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Aether
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Bandit's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Liliana Vess
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Lake of the Dead
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Deserted Temple
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Whispers
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Vesuva
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Detection Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Peat Bog
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Urborg
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Grim Monolith
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy