Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - Discard

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Auntie's Sentence
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.1%inclusion7 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Grave Venerations
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
1.8%inclusion3 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
84%inclusion1.66K decks1.98K decks
73%synergy
Smallpox
76%inclusion1.50K decks1.98K decks
71%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
73%inclusion1.45K decks1.98K decks
66%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
71%inclusion1.41K decks1.98K decks
64%synergy
Dark Deal
75%inclusion1.48K decks1.98K decks
63%synergy
Burglar Rat
71%inclusion1.41K decks1.98K decks
60%synergy
Syphon Mind
72%inclusion1.42K decks1.98K decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
69%inclusion1.37K decks1.98K decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
76%inclusion1.50K decks1.98K decks
56%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
60%inclusion1.18K decks1.98K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion1.59K decks1.98K decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
63%inclusion1.25K decks1.98K decks
51%synergy
Oppression
60%inclusion1.18K decks1.98K decks
52%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
60%inclusion1.18K decks1.98K decks
45%synergy
Vicious Rumors
59%inclusion1.16K decks1.98K decks
53%synergy
Virus Beetle
58%inclusion1.14K decks1.98K decks
51%synergy
Jet Medallion
57%inclusion1.13K decks1.98K decks
-3%synergy
The Raven Man
57%inclusion1.12K decks1.98K decks
51%synergy
Mire in Misery
53%inclusion1.05K decks1.98K decks
50%synergy
Painful Quandary
53%inclusion1.04K decks1.98K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion569 decks1.98K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion458 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion379 decks1.98K decks
-10%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion335 decks1.98K decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion267 decks1.98K decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion241 decks1.98K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion181 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion148 decks1.98K decks
1%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
7.1%inclusion140 decks1.98K decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.9%inclusion136 decks1.98K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion1K decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
51%inclusion999 decks1.98K decks
31%synergy
Sangromancer
50%inclusion991 decks1.98K decks
39%synergy
Nezumi Informant
49%inclusion959 decks1.98K decks
41%synergy
Mindslicer
48%inclusion951 decks1.98K decks
43%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
47%inclusion932 decks1.98K decks
32%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
47%inclusion926 decks1.98K decks
42%synergy
Accursed Marauder
45%inclusion658 decks1.48K decks
23%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
44%inclusion866 decks1.98K decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
39%inclusion778 decks1.98K decks
31%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
38%inclusion757 decks1.98K decks
34%synergy
Fell Specter
38%inclusion741 decks1.98K decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion734 decks1.98K decks
30%synergy
Necrogoyf
37%inclusion732 decks1.98K decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
37%inclusion731 decks1.98K decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
37%inclusion726 decks1.98K decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion702 decks1.98K decks
-16%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
31%inclusion606 decks1.98K decks
27%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
29%inclusion581 decks1.98K decks
27%synergy
Liliana's Specter
24%inclusion483 decks1.98K decks
22%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
24%inclusion483 decks1.98K decks
23%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion443 decks1.98K decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred
22%inclusion442 decks1.98K decks
16%synergy
Rotting Rats
21%inclusion415 decks1.98K decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion372 decks1.98K decks
-2%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion370 decks1.98K decks
12%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion164 decks880 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion364 decks1.98K decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion342 decks1.98K decks
-6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
16%inclusion325 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
16%inclusion215 decks1.31K decks
13%synergy
Hecteyes
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Stronghold Rats
15%inclusion299 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
15%inclusion296 decks1.98K decks
13%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion54 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Asylum Visitor
14%inclusion273 decks1.98K decks
12%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
14%inclusion268 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion257 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Gravelighter
13%inclusion257 decks1.98K decks
10%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion191 decks1.47K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion244 decks1.98K decks
-2%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
12%inclusion239 decks1.98K decks
7%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion235 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion220 decks1.98K decks
-8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.2%inclusion181 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
9.0%inclusion166 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.6%inclusion151 decks1.98K decks
-15%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
7.4%inclusion147 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Dread Presence
7.4%inclusion146 decks1.98K decks
-8%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.2%inclusion143 decks1.98K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
43%inclusion850 decks1.98K decks
38%synergy
Sudden Edict
30%inclusion584 decks1.98K decks
27%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion389 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion470 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion446 decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion424 decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy
Defile
18%inclusion349 decks1.98K decks
-20%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion347 decks1.98K decks
-7%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion173 decks1.10K decks
-16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
15%inclusion302 decks1.98K decks
12%synergy
Pharika's Libation
14%inclusion275 decks1.98K decks
13%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
14%inclusion268 decks1.98K decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Edict
13%inclusion262 decks1.98K decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion254 decks1.98K decks
-2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
13%inclusion253 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion249 decks1.98K decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion214 decks1.98K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion208 decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion188 decks1.98K decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
9.2%inclusion182 decks1.98K decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.0%inclusion178 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.4%inclusion165 decks1.98K decks
-16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.3%inclusion163 decks1.98K decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion124 decks1.50K decks
-11%synergy
Murder
6.6%inclusion131 decks1.98K decks
-4%synergy
Szat's Will
6.5%inclusion129 decks1.98K decks
4%synergy
Offer Immortality
6.0%inclusion118 decks1.98K decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.8%inclusion114 decks1.98K decks
-15%synergy
Dismember
5.8%inclusion114 decks1.98K decks
-5%synergy
Doom Blade
5.4%inclusion106 decks1.98K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Innocent Blood
51%inclusion1K decks1.98K decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion890 decks1.98K decks
29%synergy
Rankle's Prank
43%inclusion858 decks1.98K decks
39%synergy
Duress
42%inclusion824 decks1.98K decks
35%synergy
Delirium Skeins
41%inclusion819 decks1.98K decks
38%synergy
Death Cloud
39%inclusion771 decks1.98K decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion733 decks1.98K decks
1%synergy
Mind Rake
36%inclusion720 decks1.98K decks
33%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
35%inclusion683 decks1.98K decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion283 decks865 decks
16%synergy
Pox
32%inclusion633 decks1.98K decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion602 decks1.98K decks
-21%synergy
Thoughtseize
29%inclusion563 decks1.98K decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
28%inclusion560 decks1.98K decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion510 decks1.98K decks
-13%synergy
Arterial Flow
25%inclusion503 decks1.98K decks
23%synergy
Divest
23%inclusion450 decks1.98K decks
22%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
22%inclusion443 decks1.98K decks
20%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion372 decks1.68K decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion432 decks1.98K decks
-15%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion392 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion389 decks1.98K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion355 decks1.98K decks
-6%synergy
Unnerve
15%inclusion304 decks1.98K decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion293 decks1.98K decks
0%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
15%inclusion289 decks1.98K decks
13%synergy
Extract the Truth
14%inclusion281 decks1.98K decks
13%synergy
Despise
14%inclusion273 decks1.98K decks
13%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion263 decks1.98K decks
12%synergy
Pilfer
13%inclusion262 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion256 decks1.98K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Rot
13%inclusion250 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion239 decks1.96K decks
11%synergy
Bad Deal
12%inclusion240 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion232 decks1.98K decks
0%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion225 decks1.98K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion207 decks1.98K decks
-10%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion202 decks1.98K decks
8%synergy
Let's Play a Game
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
8.8%inclusion170 decks1.94K decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
8.3%inclusion163 decks1.98K decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
8.1%inclusion159 decks1.98K decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.8%inclusion154 decks1.98K decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.6%inclusion151 decks1.98K decks
-17%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
7.4%inclusion147 decks1.98K decks
7%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.3%inclusion145 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Mind Twist
7.3%inclusion144 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion132 decks1.98K decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion113 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion127 decks1.98K decks
-19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion1.04K decks1.98K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion864 decks1.98K decks
12%synergy
Smokestack
22%inclusion428 decks1.98K decks
20%synergy
Tithing Blade
21%inclusion415 decks1.98K decks
18%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion42 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion240 decks1.98K decks
-4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion216 decks1.98K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion195 decks1.98K decks
-3%synergy
Memory Jar
9.1%inclusion180 decks1.98K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.9%inclusion175 decks1.98K decks
-19%synergy
Library of Leng
6.5%inclusion129 decks1.98K decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion124 decks1.98K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.0%inclusion119 decks1.98K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion109 decks1.98K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
49%inclusion975 decks1.98K decks
44%synergy
Megrim
45%inclusion886 decks1.98K decks
40%synergy
Liliana's Caress
42%inclusion831 decks1.98K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion771 decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
38%inclusion749 decks1.98K decks
34%synergy
Necrogen Mists
34%inclusion675 decks1.98K decks
30%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
34%inclusion673 decks1.98K decks
30%synergy
Bandit's Talent
34%inclusion441 decks1.31K decks
28%synergy
Raiders' Wake
26%inclusion513 decks1.98K decks
23%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion503 decks1.98K decks
7%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
22%inclusion427 decks1.98K decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion385 decks1.98K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion267 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion290 decks1.98K decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion263 decks1.98K decks
3%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion249 decks1.98K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion236 decks1.98K decks
-11%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
12%inclusion231 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion231 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion212 decks1.98K decks
-7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion112 decks1.12K decks
3%synergy
Creeping Dread
8.6%inclusion169 decks1.98K decks
8%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
8.3%inclusion164 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Cracked Skull
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Words of Waste
7.2%inclusion142 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion132 decks1.98K decks
-3%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.5%inclusion129 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
6.5%inclusion128 decks1.98K decks
5%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.3%inclusion124 decks1.98K decks
5%synergy
Contamination
6.2%inclusion122 decks1.98K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.0%inclusion119 decks1.98K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.6%inclusion110 decks1.98K decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
47%inclusion921 decks1.98K decks
40%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
44%inclusion860 decks1.98K decks
39%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion343 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion303 decks1.98K decks
14%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion248 decks1.98K decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion192 decks1.98K decks
-4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.2%inclusion181 decks1.98K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
64%inclusion1.27K decks1.98K decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion1.07K decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion781 decks1.98K decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion774 decks1.98K decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion652 decks1.98K decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion538 decks1.98K decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion490 decks1.98K decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion433 decks1.98K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion347 decks1.98K decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion315 decks1.98K decks
-8%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion303 decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion246 decks1.98K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion239 decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion217 decks1.98K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion206 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion192 decks1.98K decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
8.6%inclusion170 decks1.98K decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.5%inclusion129 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion121 decks1.98K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.8%inclusion114 decks1.98K decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.7%inclusion113 decks1.98K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.82K decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion1.35K decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion727 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion650 decks1.98K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion483 decks1.98K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion409 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion327 decks1.98K decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion194 decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion190 decks1.98K decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.0%inclusion177 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion158 decks1.98K decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.0%inclusion139 decks1.98K decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.7%inclusion113 decks1.98K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion1.88K decks1.98K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion470 decks1.98K decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion424 decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion124 decks1.50K decks
-11%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.3%inclusion145 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion141 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.7%inclusion132 decks1.98K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.7%inclusion113 decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy