Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - Expensive

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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.8%inclusion10 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
1.1%inclusion2 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
0.5%inclusion1 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Realm of Koh
0.5%inclusion1 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
81%inclusion881 decks1.08K decks
76%synergy
Dark Deal
87%inclusion941 decks1.08K decks
75%synergy
Waste Not
83%inclusion902 decks1.08K decks
72%synergy
Oppression
77%inclusion835 decks1.08K decks
69%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
71%inclusion773 decks1.08K decks
64%synergy
Pox
66%inclusion716 decks1.08K decks
64%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
61%inclusion664 decks1.08K decks
60%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
68%inclusion737 decks1.08K decks
57%synergy
Death Cloud
58%inclusion626 decks1.08K decks
56%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
67%inclusion724 decks1.08K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
93%inclusion1.01K decks1.08K decks
27%synergy
Jet Medallion
82%inclusion884 decks1.08K decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
71%inclusion767 decks1.08K decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion731 decks1.08K decks
28%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
62%inclusion674 decks1.08K decks
46%synergy
Plaguecrafter
62%inclusion673 decks1.08K decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion655 decks1.08K decks
27%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
59%inclusion639 decks1.08K decks
40%synergy
Bottomless Pit
58%inclusion633 decks1.08K decks
53%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
58%inclusion626 decks1.08K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
91%inclusion983 decks1.08K decks
63%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion922 decks1.08K decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion862 decks1.08K decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
72%inclusion783 decks1.08K decks
65%synergy
Opposition Agent
69%inclusion748 decks1.08K decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
69%inclusion748 decks1.08K decks
63%synergy
Imperial Seal
65%inclusion704 decks1.08K decks
58%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion692 decks1.08K decks
60%synergy
Necropotence
51%inclusion548 decks1.08K decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
49%inclusion530 decks1.08K decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
52%inclusion559 decks1.08K decks
48%synergy
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion551 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
49%inclusion528 decks1.08K decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
48%inclusion519 decks1.08K decks
33%synergy
Mindslicer
45%inclusion488 decks1.08K decks
40%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
43%inclusion469 decks1.08K decks
36%synergy
Dark Confidant
43%inclusion468 decks1.08K decks
36%synergy
Accursed Marauder
42%inclusion401 decks961 decks
21%synergy
Burglar Rat
41%inclusion446 decks1.08K decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
32%inclusion351 decks1.08K decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
31%inclusion335 decks1.08K decks
20%synergy
Virus Beetle
27%inclusion294 decks1.08K decks
20%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
26%inclusion280 decks1.08K decks
-26%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
26%inclusion277 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
25%inclusion273 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
25%inclusion267 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
24%inclusion255 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Rotting Rats
23%inclusion251 decks1.08K decks
20%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion244 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Blood Pet
22%inclusion238 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
22%inclusion234 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
The Raven Man
20%inclusion219 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Grief
19%inclusion210 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Nezumi Informant
19%inclusion210 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
19%inclusion204 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
16%inclusion178 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Demon's Disciple
16%inclusion173 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
14%inclusion150 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion148 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion144 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Sangromancer
12%inclusion132 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Hecteyes
12%inclusion52 decks439 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
11%inclusion121 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Leaden Myr
10%inclusion113 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Asylum Visitor
10%inclusion112 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Necrogoyf
10%inclusion104 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Merciless Executioner
8.9%inclusion96 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
8.7%inclusion41 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
8.4%inclusion91 decks1.08K decks
-5%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
8.4%inclusion88 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
8.3%inclusion90 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.0%inclusion87 decks1.08K decks
-10%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
8.0%inclusion73 decks918 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.9%inclusion86 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Ophiomancer
7.9%inclusion86 decks1.08K decks
-8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.8%inclusion85 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
7.7%inclusion84 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
7.7%inclusion60 decks783 decks
4%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
7.7%inclusion83 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
7.0%inclusion67 decks961 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion578 decks1.08K decks
30%synergy
Imp's Mischief
53%inclusion574 decks1.08K decks
29%synergy
Soul Shatter
52%inclusion560 decks1.08K decks
39%synergy
Culling the Weak
52%inclusion559 decks1.08K decks
37%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
45%inclusion492 decks1.08K decks
39%synergy
Vona's Hunger
35%inclusion379 decks1.08K decks
30%synergy
Flare of Malice
32%inclusion311 decks964 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion305 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion258 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion218 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion152 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion129 decks964 decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion104 decks858 decks
-19%synergy
Sudden Edict
12%inclusion130 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.3%inclusion101 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.9%inclusion96 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.5%inclusion92 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.7%inclusion83 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Sacrifice
7.4%inclusion80 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Withering Boon
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Defile
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.08K decks
-31%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.08K decks
-20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.1%inclusion55 decks1.08K decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtseize
53%inclusion570 decks1.08K decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion562 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion539 decks1.08K decks
44%synergy
Chain of Smog
46%inclusion496 decks1.08K decks
41%synergy
Mire in Misery
43%inclusion468 decks1.08K decks
40%synergy
Syphon Mind
42%inclusion454 decks1.08K decks
29%synergy
Vicious Rumors
39%inclusion420 decks1.08K decks
33%synergy
Grim Tutor
35%inclusion383 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
32%inclusion352 decks1.08K decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion345 decks1.08K decks
-19%synergy
Delirium Skeins
30%inclusion324 decks1.08K decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion304 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
26%inclusion204 decks777 decks
9%synergy
Mind Rake
25%inclusion270 decks1.08K decks
21%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion236 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Rankle's Prank
22%inclusion234 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
21%inclusion233 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion210 decks1.08K decks
-1%synergy
Bubbling Muck
19%inclusion203 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Duress
19%inclusion202 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
15%inclusion163 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion158 decks1.08K decks
-22%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion154 decks1.08K decks
-10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion145 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
13%inclusion137 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
11%inclusion114 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Mind Twist
11%inclusion114 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
11%inclusion114 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
9.4%inclusion102 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion99 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Arterial Flow
9.0%inclusion98 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.0%inclusion81 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
7.8%inclusion85 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.3%inclusion74 decks1.01K decks
-5%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.1%inclusion77 decks1.08K decks
-17%synergy
Make an Example
6.1%inclusion66 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
5.9%inclusion64 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.4%inclusion58 decks1.08K decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.08K decks
-10%synergy
Divest
5.2%inclusion56 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
50%inclusion546 decks1.08K decks
43%synergy
Smokestack
46%inclusion499 decks1.08K decks
45%synergy
Memory Jar
42%inclusion459 decks1.08K decks
41%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
39%inclusion421 decks1.08K decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion405 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion318 decks1.08K decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion222 decks1.08K decks
-11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion195 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion184 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion160 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion154 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion148 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
12%inclusion132 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion123 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
9.2%inclusion90 decks982 decks
7%synergy
Tangle Wire
8.9%inclusion97 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
8.5%inclusion92 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Trinisphere
8.0%inclusion87 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
7.6%inclusion82 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.5%inclusion81 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.1%inclusion68 decks961 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.4%inclusion69 decks1.08K decks
-13%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.2%inclusion67 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.2%inclusion67 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
5.1%inclusion55 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necrogen Mists
55%inclusion594 decks1.08K decks
50%synergy
Animate Dead
44%inclusion478 decks1.08K decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion395 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion357 decks1.08K decks
-7%synergy
Desolation
33%inclusion354 decks1.08K decks
32%synergy
Grave Pact
31%inclusion340 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Contamination
28%inclusion301 decks1.08K decks
24%synergy
Painful Quandary
27%inclusion291 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion233 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Caress
19%inclusion204 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion202 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion193 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
18%inclusion191 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Bandit's Talent
15%inclusion141 decks920 decks
10%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
13%inclusion143 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion140 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion130 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Aether
12%inclusion135 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion130 decks1.08K decks
-5%synergy
Words of Waste
12%inclusion127 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Megrim
11%inclusion124 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion121 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion116 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion104 decks1.08K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
8.1%inclusion88 decks1.08K decks
-13%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.1%inclusion61 decks862 decks
0%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.1%inclusion66 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.8%inclusion63 decks1.08K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
38%inclusion409 decks1.08K decks
32%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
18%inclusion192 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion111 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.3%inclusion101 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.6%inclusion93 decks1.08K decks
-6%synergy
Liliana Vess
5.4%inclusion58 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
84%inclusion914 decks1.08K decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
82%inclusion887 decks1.08K decks
27%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
74%inclusion797 decks1.08K decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
58%inclusion624 decks1.08K decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion534 decks1.08K decks
41%synergy
Lake of the Dead
48%inclusion524 decks1.08K decks
43%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion395 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion309 decks1.08K decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion287 decks1.08K decks
-20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion260 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Deserted Temple
24%inclusion257 decks1.08K decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion239 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion204 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
16%inclusion171 decks1.08K decks
-9%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion162 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion139 decks1.08K decks
-18%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion136 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion136 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion119 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion119 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion107 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Peat Bog
10%inclusion103 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.8%inclusion85 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.7%inclusion84 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion77 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion77 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.0%inclusion76 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.8%inclusion74 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.7%inclusion73 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.2%inclusion67 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.4%inclusion58 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion1.06K decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion827 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
58%inclusion627 decks1.08K decks
50%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion502 decks1.08K decks
43%synergy
Grim Monolith
46%inclusion494 decks1.08K decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion386 decks1.08K decks
21%synergy
The Soul Stone
35%inclusion126 decks361 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion241 decks1.08K decks
-8%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion215 decks1.08K decks
18%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
20%inclusion213 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion151 decks1.08K decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion150 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion103 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.9%inclusion96 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.7%inclusion94 decks1.08K decks
-14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.2%inclusion89 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.4%inclusion69 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion68 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
84%inclusion911 decks1.08K decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
49%inclusion533 decks1.08K decks
45%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion439 decks1.08K decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion309 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion305 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion302 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion300 decks1.08K decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion293 decks1.08K decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion227 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion168 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion129 decks964 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion99 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.9%inclusion78 decks982 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.08K decks
-19%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion67 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy