Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - Midrange

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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
Dark Deal
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Waste Not
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Smallpox
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Oppression
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Death Cloud
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Soul Shatter
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Plaguecrafter
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Burglar Rat
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Virus Beetle
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Nezumi Informant
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mindslicer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
The Raven Man
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sangromancer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Demon's Disciple
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hecteyes
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Ophiomancer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Necrogoyf
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rotting Rats
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Asylum Visitor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Agent Venom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Dread Presence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Culling the Weak
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vona's Hunger
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Malice
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Edict
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Edict
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pharika's Libation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Succumb to Temptation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Thrilling Encore
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Undying Evil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Defile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Doom Blade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Syphon Mind
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Vicious Rumors
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mire in Misery
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Innocent Blood
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pox
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Smog
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Villainous Wrath
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Delirium Skeins
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Rankle's Prank
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mind Rake
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Arterial Flow
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Come Back Wrong
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pilfer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Extinction Event
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Go Blank
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Painful Lesson
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Profane Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
No Way Out
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Barter in Blood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bad Deal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mind Rot
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Despise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Smokestack
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Memory Jar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Trinisphere
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Defense Grid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tangle Wire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Bottomless Pit
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Necrogen Mists
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Painful Quandary
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Contamination
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Caress
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Pact
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Desolation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Megrim
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ambition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Words of Waste
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lake of the Dead
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Petrified Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Caged Sun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy