Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - Control

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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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Fire Nation Salvagers
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
75%inclusion127 decks170 decks
69%synergy
Waste Not
76%inclusion129 decks170 decks
65%synergy
Dark Deal
74%inclusion125 decks170 decks
62%synergy
Oppression
63%inclusion107 decks170 decks
55%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
65%inclusion111 decks170 decks
52%synergy
Plaguecrafter
71%inclusion121 decks170 decks
51%synergy
Soul Shatter
63%inclusion107 decks170 decks
51%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
62%inclusion105 decks170 decks
50%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
57%inclusion97 decks170 decks
49%synergy
Syphon Mind
62%inclusion105 decks170 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
84%inclusion142 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
64%inclusion109 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
60%inclusion102 decks170 decks
46%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
59%inclusion100 decks170 decks
40%synergy
Burglar Rat
54%inclusion92 decks170 decks
43%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
52%inclusion89 decks170 decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
52%inclusion89 decks170 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion89 decks170 decks
19%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
52%inclusion88 decks170 decks
45%synergy
Crypt Ghast
52%inclusion88 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion74 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion65 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion50 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion49 decks170 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion39 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion39 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion36 decks170 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion32 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
46%inclusion70 decks152 decks
25%synergy
Mindslicer
43%inclusion73 decks170 decks
38%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
42%inclusion71 decks170 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
40%inclusion68 decks170 decks
29%synergy
Virus Beetle
38%inclusion65 decks170 decks
31%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
38%inclusion64 decks170 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
37%inclusion63 decks170 decks
-15%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
28%synergy
The Raven Man
34%inclusion58 decks170 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
34%inclusion57 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
34%inclusion57 decks170 decks
27%synergy
Nezumi Informant
31%inclusion53 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Demon's Disciple
31%inclusion53 decks170 decks
23%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
30%inclusion51 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Sangromancer
29%inclusion50 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
19%synergy
Rotting Rats
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
21%inclusion36 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred
21%inclusion36 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Merciless Executioner
19%inclusion33 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
19%inclusion32 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Necrogoyf
19%inclusion32 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
16%inclusion28 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Blood Pet
16%inclusion28 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
-9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
-6%synergy
Asylum Visitor
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Leaden Myr
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Fell Specter
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Grief
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Specter
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Hecteyes
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Stronghold Rats
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
-13%synergy
Dread Presence
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Liliana's Triumph
50%inclusion85 decks170 decks
44%synergy
Vona's Hunger
41%inclusion69 decks170 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion64 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion56 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion56 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion41 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
-16%synergy
Sudden Edict
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
-9%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
-11%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
-25%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Vraska's Fall
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Edict
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Pharika's Libation
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
-4%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter Pact
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
-18%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-17%synergy
Entomb
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Sacrifice
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Szat's Will
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion85 decks170 decks
45%synergy
Mire in Misery
49%inclusion84 decks170 decks
46%synergy
Vicious Rumors
49%inclusion83 decks170 decks
43%synergy
Death Cloud
45%inclusion76 decks170 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion72 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Pox
41%inclusion70 decks170 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion67 decks170 decks
-12%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion60 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Rankle's Prank
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
34%inclusion44 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Delirium Skeins
32%inclusion55 decks170 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion51 decks170 decks
-7%synergy
Thoughtseize
27%inclusion46 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
26%inclusion44 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Mind Rake
25%inclusion42 decks170 decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
24%inclusion40 decks170 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Smog
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Duress
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion36 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Arterial Flow
19%inclusion33 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Killing Wave
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Unnerve
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Pilfer
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
-15%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Divest
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
-3%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
4%synergy
All Is Dust
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Invoke Despair
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Rot
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
-17%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion64 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Smokestack
26%inclusion45 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion24 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Memory Jar
14%inclusion24 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
-12%synergy
Winter Moon
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Library of Leng
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
46%inclusion79 decks170 decks
41%synergy
Painful Quandary
45%inclusion76 decks170 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion74 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Necrogen Mists
38%inclusion65 decks170 decks
34%synergy
Grave Pact
29%inclusion50 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Bandit's Talent
25%inclusion37 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Liliana's Caress
25%inclusion42 decks170 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion39 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Megrim
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
12%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Desolation
19%inclusion32 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Court of Ambition
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Contamination
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Raiders' Wake
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
-10%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Aether
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Words of Waste
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
7%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-11%synergy
Necromancy
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-7%synergy
Momentum Breaker
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
29%inclusion50 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
-3%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
65%inclusion110 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion82 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion72 decks170 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
40%inclusion68 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
39%inclusion67 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion49 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion47 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
26%inclusion44 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion33 decks170 decks
11%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion32 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Lake of the Dead
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
-18%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Blighted Fen
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion157 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion127 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion63 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion55 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion52 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion36 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion153 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion56 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion42 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
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