Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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
Dark Deal
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
79%synergy
Smallpox
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
79%synergy
Waste Not
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
75%synergy
Pox
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
72%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
71%synergy
Oppression
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
71%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Death Cloud
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
60%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
59%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion71 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Cabal Ritual
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
56%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Plaguecrafter
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion66 decks74 decks
77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
65%synergy
Mana Vault
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
67%synergy
Opposition Agent
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Chrome Mox
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
61%synergy
Imperial Seal
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
60%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Grim Monolith
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Crypt Ghast
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Accursed Marauder
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Mindslicer
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Burglar Rat
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Dark Confidant
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-23%synergy
Sheoldred
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
20%synergy
The Raven Man
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
19%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Virus Beetle
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Rotting Rats
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pet
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Leaden Myr
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Grief
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Nezumi Informant
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Necrogoyf
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Demon's Disciple
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sangromancer
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Asylum Visitor
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Ophiomancer
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Hecteyes
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Artist
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-23%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Soul Shatter
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Culling the Weak
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Imp's Mischief
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Flare of Malice
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Vona's Hunger
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Undying Malice
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Edict
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Chain of Smog
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Innocent Blood
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Thoughtseize
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mire in Misery
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Grim Tutor
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Syphon Mind
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Delirium Skeins
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Vicious Rumors
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-24%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Rankle's Prank
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Mind Rake
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Duress
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-24%synergy
Mind Twist
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Arterial Flow
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Make an Example
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Pelakka Predation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Memory Jar
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Smokestack
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Mindcrank
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Skullclamp
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Tangle Wire
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Static Orb
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necrogen Mists
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
56%synergy
Bottomless Pit
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Necropotence
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Desolation
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Grave Pact
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Contamination
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Painful Quandary
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Liliana's Caress
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Nether Void
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Bandit's Talent
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Words of Waste
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Court of Ambition
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Megrim
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
The Abyss
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Necrodominance
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Aether
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Lake of the Dead
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Temple
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Urborg
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Pelakka Predation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy