Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - Sacrifice

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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
Realm of Koh
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
79%inclusion927 decks1.18K decks
73%synergy
Waste Not
74%inclusion869 decks1.18K decks
63%synergy
Dark Deal
74%inclusion866 decks1.18K decks
62%synergy
Plaguecrafter
79%inclusion930 decks1.18K decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
71%inclusion841 decks1.18K decks
58%synergy
Soul Shatter
70%inclusion822 decks1.18K decks
57%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
61%inclusion719 decks1.18K decks
55%synergy
Mire in Misery
56%inclusion661 decks1.18K decks
52%synergy
Innocent Blood
58%inclusion681 decks1.18K decks
52%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
63%inclusion742 decks1.18K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion955 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
65%inclusion762 decks1.18K decks
50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
61%inclusion724 decks1.18K decks
43%synergy
Jet Medallion
60%inclusion706 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
57%inclusion677 decks1.18K decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion677 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
57%inclusion673 decks1.18K decks
50%synergy
Syphon Mind
57%inclusion672 decks1.18K decks
44%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
56%inclusion656 decks1.18K decks
49%synergy
Crypt Ghast
54%inclusion636 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion516 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion441 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion359 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion321 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion302 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion223 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion209 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion168 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion160 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion148 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Burglar Rat
52%inclusion614 decks1.18K decks
41%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
50%inclusion592 decks1.18K decks
38%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion403 decks803 decks
29%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
49%inclusion573 decks1.18K decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
48%inclusion570 decks1.18K decks
37%synergy
Mindslicer
45%inclusion528 decks1.18K decks
40%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
45%inclusion525 decks1.18K decks
38%synergy
Demon's Disciple
43%inclusion511 decks1.18K decks
36%synergy
Virus Beetle
39%inclusion458 decks1.18K decks
32%synergy
The Raven Man
38%inclusion446 decks1.18K decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion445 decks1.18K decks
-14%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
37%inclusion437 decks1.18K decks
30%synergy
Sangromancer
32%inclusion376 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred
32%inclusion374 decks1.18K decks
25%synergy
Nezumi Informant
30%inclusion350 decks1.18K decks
22%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
29%inclusion338 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
28%inclusion333 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
26%inclusion307 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
26%inclusion168 decks658 decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion296 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion260 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
21%inclusion249 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
21%inclusion244 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Necrogoyf
19%inclusion219 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion198 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion182 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
15%inclusion180 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Rotting Rats
15%inclusion177 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion177 decks1.18K decks
-5%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion170 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Gravelighter
14%inclusion170 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Fell Specter
14%inclusion169 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
13%inclusion149 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion148 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
12%inclusion145 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
11%inclusion134 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion130 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Blood Pet
11%inclusion129 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
11%inclusion124 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
10%inclusion40 decks388 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Specter
10%inclusion119 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
10%inclusion119 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion119 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
10%inclusion118 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Hecteyes
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
9.1%inclusion107 decks1.18K decks
-13%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.9%inclusion105 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.7%inclusion103 decks1.18K decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
52%inclusion618 decks1.18K decks
48%synergy
Flare of Malice
34%inclusion275 decks819 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion386 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion361 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Sudden Edict
29%inclusion345 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion314 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion289 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion255 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion246 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion93 decks527 decks
-14%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
17%inclusion201 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
17%inclusion197 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
16%inclusion193 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Pharika's Libation
16%inclusion191 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion156 decks1.18K decks
-10%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion141 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Defile
12%inclusion140 decks1.18K decks
-26%synergy
Diabolic Edict
12%inclusion138 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.9%inclusion105 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion70 decks813 decks
-10%synergy
Szat's Will
8.6%inclusion101 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
7.8%inclusion92 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.2%inclusion85 decks1.18K decks
-18%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion84 decks1.18K decks
-16%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Feign Death
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Snuff Out
5.9%inclusion69 decks1.18K decks
-7%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.7%inclusion67 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Dismember
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Death Cloud
51%inclusion595 decks1.18K decks
48%synergy
Pox
44%inclusion513 decks1.18K decks
41%synergy
Vicious Rumors
41%inclusion485 decks1.18K decks
35%synergy
Rankle's Prank
41%inclusion482 decks1.18K decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion461 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
39%inclusion145 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion424 decks1.18K decks
-16%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
34%inclusion401 decks1.18K decks
32%synergy
Thoughtseize
32%inclusion374 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion344 decks1.18K decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion294 decks1.18K decks
-12%synergy
Rush of Dread
23%inclusion206 decks912 decks
19%synergy
Duress
22%inclusion260 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Delirium Skeins
22%inclusion258 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Mind Rake
21%inclusion245 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Make an Example
19%inclusion227 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
18%inclusion214 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion207 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion201 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion180 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion179 decks1.18K decks
-9%synergy
Invoke Despair
14%inclusion169 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion167 decks1.18K decks
-7%synergy
Killing Wave
14%inclusion162 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion159 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Extract the Truth
13%inclusion158 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion149 decks1.18K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion147 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Arterial Flow
12%inclusion139 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion128 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion124 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
10%inclusion120 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion120 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Divest
10%inclusion118 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Gix's Command
8.9%inclusion105 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
8.5%inclusion100 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
8.1%inclusion96 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.4%inclusion87 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
7.3%inclusion86 decks1.18K decks
-12%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
7.2%inclusion85 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.2%inclusion66 decks917 decks
-5%synergy
Bad Deal
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Barter in Blood
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Pilfer
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
6.5%inclusion77 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.5%inclusion76 decks1.18K decks
-18%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.5%inclusion76 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
All Is Dust
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
50%inclusion588 decks1.18K decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion498 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Smokestack
32%inclusion382 decks1.18K decks
31%synergy
Tithing Blade
20%inclusion239 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion204 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Memory Jar
16%inclusion191 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion160 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion158 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion149 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion142 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion136 decks1.18K decks
-8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion132 decks1.18K decks
-17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion128 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion125 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion120 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion113 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Oppression
54%inclusion634 decks1.18K decks
46%synergy
Grave Pact
45%inclusion535 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion512 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Bottomless Pit
39%inclusion465 decks1.18K decks
34%synergy
Painful Quandary
39%inclusion455 decks1.18K decks
28%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
38%inclusion445 decks1.18K decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
31%inclusion363 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion341 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion309 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Talent
24%inclusion158 decks664 decks
18%synergy
Court of Ambition
23%inclusion274 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Desolation
22%inclusion260 decks1.18K decks
21%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
19%inclusion221 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion221 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion215 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana's Caress
17%inclusion203 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion188 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Megrim
14%inclusion165 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
14%inclusion126 decks926 decks
9%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion158 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Tainted Aether
10%inclusion123 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion123 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
10%inclusion118 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
10%inclusion115 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion112 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion112 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.1%inclusion95 decks1.18K decks
-9%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
8.0%inclusion94 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
7.9%inclusion93 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Wake
7.1%inclusion84 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Words of Waste
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Mind Slash
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
30%inclusion352 decks1.18K decks
25%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
20%inclusion239 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion232 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion135 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Liliana Vess
10%inclusion123 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
6.8%inclusion80 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
63%inclusion743 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion586 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion500 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion478 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion450 decks1.18K decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion387 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion337 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion299 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion231 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion229 decks1.18K decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion223 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion215 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion189 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion183 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
15%inclusion176 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion154 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion146 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion142 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Barren Moor
8.7%inclusion102 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.0%inclusion94 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.8%inclusion92 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.7%inclusion91 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.2%inclusion85 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Blighted Fen
7.0%inclusion83 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Peat Bog
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.4%inclusion44 decks813 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.10K decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion834 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion495 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
27%inclusion320 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion296 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion257 decks1.18K decks
-5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion213 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion207 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion197 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion193 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion135 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion133 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion115 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion112 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion106 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.8%inclusion92 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
6.4%inclusion75 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion75 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
91%inclusion1.07K decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion377 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion361 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion171 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion169 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion166 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion163 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion156 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion153 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion135 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion70 decks813 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.4%inclusion72 decks853 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
7.6%inclusion89 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.5%inclusion76 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion67 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy