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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Auntie's Sentence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Realm of Koh
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Day of Black Sun
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
79%inclusion805 decks1.02K decks
73%synergy
Waste Not
74%inclusion759 decks1.02K decks
63%synergy
Dark Deal
73%inclusion753 decks1.02K decks
62%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
72%inclusion739 decks1.02K decks
59%synergy
Plaguecrafter
78%inclusion804 decks1.02K decks
58%synergy
Soul Shatter
70%inclusion718 decks1.02K decks
58%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
62%inclusion631 decks1.02K decks
55%synergy
Innocent Blood
58%inclusion598 decks1.02K decks
53%synergy
Mire in Misery
56%inclusion574 decks1.02K decks
52%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
63%inclusion644 decks1.02K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion830 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
65%inclusion667 decks1.02K decks
51%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
62%inclusion637 decks1.02K decks
43%synergy
Jet Medallion
62%inclusion631 decks1.02K decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
58%inclusion594 decks1.02K decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
58%inclusion593 decks1.02K decks
42%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
58%inclusion590 decks1.02K decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion590 decks1.02K decks
24%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
55%inclusion566 decks1.02K decks
48%synergy
Oppression
55%inclusion561 decks1.02K decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion446 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion381 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion322 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion269 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion258 decks1.02K decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion192 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion178 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion140 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion132 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion124 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
55%inclusion560 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Burglar Rat
52%inclusion538 decks1.02K decks
41%synergy
Accursed Marauder
51%inclusion394 decks777 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
50%inclusion510 decks1.02K decks
38%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
48%inclusion495 decks1.02K decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
48%inclusion489 decks1.02K decks
37%synergy
Mindslicer
45%inclusion460 decks1.02K decks
40%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
45%inclusion459 decks1.02K decks
38%synergy
Demon's Disciple
43%inclusion439 decks1.02K decks
35%synergy
Virus Beetle
38%inclusion394 decks1.02K decks
32%synergy
The Raven Man
38%inclusion388 decks1.02K decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion387 decks1.02K decks
-14%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
37%inclusion381 decks1.02K decks
31%synergy
Sangromancer
32%inclusion333 decks1.02K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred
31%inclusion321 decks1.02K decks
25%synergy
Nezumi Informant
30%inclusion304 decks1.02K decks
23%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
29%inclusion295 decks1.02K decks
24%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
28%inclusion286 decks1.02K decks
24%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
26%inclusion267 decks1.02K decks
19%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
25%inclusion163 decks644 decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion258 decks1.02K decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion226 decks1.02K decks
-1%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
21%inclusion215 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
20%inclusion210 decks1.02K decks
17%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Necrogoyf
18%inclusion188 decks1.02K decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion170 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion162 decks1.02K decks
-5%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion161 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
15%inclusion157 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Rotting Rats
15%inclusion151 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion150 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Fell Specter
14%inclusion144 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Hecteyes
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Gravelighter
13%inclusion136 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion133 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
12%inclusion126 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
12%inclusion125 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
12%inclusion121 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Blood Pet
11%inclusion111 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion106 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
10%inclusion40 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
10%inclusion105 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Specter
10%inclusion102 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion102 decks1.02K decks
-6%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
10%inclusion99 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion98 decks1.02K decks
-13%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
9.5%inclusion97 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.9%inclusion91 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
52%inclusion535 decks1.02K decks
48%synergy
Flare of Malice
35%inclusion275 decks792 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion329 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion312 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Sudden Edict
28%inclusion289 decks1.02K decks
26%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion280 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion248 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion220 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion213 decks1.02K decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion93 decks520 decks
-14%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
17%inclusion173 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
16%inclusion164 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
16%inclusion162 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Pharika's Libation
15%inclusion158 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion133 decks1.02K decks
-11%synergy
Defile
12%inclusion122 decks1.02K decks
-26%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion119 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Edict
11%inclusion114 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion70 decks786 decks
-10%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.8%inclusion90 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
8.0%inclusion82 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Szat's Will
7.7%inclusion79 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.3%inclusion75 decks1.02K decks
-18%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.8%inclusion70 decks1.02K decks
-16%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.6%inclusion68 decks1.02K decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
6.2%inclusion64 decks1.02K decks
-6%synergy
Feign Death
6.2%inclusion64 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Dismember
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.02K decks
-5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.3%inclusion54 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Death Cloud
49%inclusion503 decks1.02K decks
47%synergy
Pox
44%inclusion453 decks1.02K decks
42%synergy
Rankle's Prank
41%inclusion424 decks1.02K decks
37%synergy
Vicious Rumors
41%inclusion419 decks1.02K decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion410 decks1.02K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
40%inclusion148 decks374 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion370 decks1.02K decks
-15%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
33%inclusion335 decks1.02K decks
31%synergy
Thoughtseize
32%inclusion332 decks1.02K decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion295 decks1.02K decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion259 decks1.02K decks
-12%synergy
Delirium Skeins
22%inclusion228 decks1.02K decks
18%synergy
Duress
22%inclusion227 decks1.02K decks
15%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion192 decks878 decks
18%synergy
Mind Rake
20%inclusion208 decks1.02K decks
17%synergy
Make an Example
19%inclusion194 decks1.02K decks
17%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion183 decks1.02K decks
13%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
17%inclusion178 decks1.02K decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion170 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion153 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion152 decks1.02K decks
-10%synergy
Invoke Despair
14%inclusion141 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Killing Wave
14%inclusion141 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion136 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion135 decks1.02K decks
-8%synergy
Extract the Truth
13%inclusion133 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion129 decks1.02K decks
1%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion128 decks1.02K decks
-13%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion122 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Arterial Flow
12%inclusion119 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion115 decks1.02K decks
-4%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
10%inclusion106 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion102 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Divest
10%inclusion99 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Gix's Command
9.1%inclusion93 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
7.8%inclusion80 decks1.02K decks
-5%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
7.7%inclusion79 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.5%inclusion77 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Barter in Blood
7.0%inclusion72 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
7.0%inclusion72 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
7.0%inclusion72 decks1.02K decks
-12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion61 decks881 decks
-5%synergy
Bad Deal
6.8%inclusion70 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
All Is Dust
6.4%inclusion66 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
6.4%inclusion66 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.02K decks
-18%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.1%inclusion63 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.02K decks
-6%synergy
Despise
6.0%inclusion61 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Pilfer
6.0%inclusion61 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
52%inclusion528 decks1.02K decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion447 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Smokestack
33%inclusion339 decks1.02K decks
32%synergy
Tithing Blade
21%inclusion212 decks1.02K decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion179 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Memory Jar
17%inclusion172 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion141 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion133 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion129 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion124 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion117 decks1.02K decks
-8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion111 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion109 decks1.02K decks
-17%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion104 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion104 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion103 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.0%inclusion72 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.2%inclusion53 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
45%inclusion460 decks1.02K decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion455 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
40%inclusion405 decks1.02K decks
29%synergy
Bottomless Pit
39%inclusion402 decks1.02K decks
34%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
38%inclusion392 decks1.02K decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
31%inclusion320 decks1.02K decks
21%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion297 decks1.02K decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
27%inclusion274 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Bandit's Talent
25%inclusion160 decks650 decks
19%synergy
Court of Ambition
24%inclusion244 decks1.02K decks
20%synergy
Desolation
21%inclusion212 decks1.02K decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion191 decks1.02K decks
-5%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion189 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
18%inclusion186 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Caress
18%inclusion186 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
17%inclusion92 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion164 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Megrim
14%inclusion144 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
14%inclusion121 decks890 decks
9%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion138 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Tainted Aether
10%inclusion105 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion102 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion101 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
9.4%inclusion96 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
9.3%inclusion95 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.2%inclusion94 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.9%inclusion81 decks1.02K decks
-10%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
7.8%inclusion80 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
7.4%inclusion76 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Raiders' Wake
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion63 decks1.02K decks
-4%synergy
Words of Waste
5.8%inclusion59 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.3%inclusion54 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Mind Slash
5.3%inclusion54 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
30%inclusion308 decks1.02K decks
25%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
21%inclusion211 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion201 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion121 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Liliana Vess
10%inclusion104 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
7.0%inclusion72 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
64%inclusion652 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion522 decks1.02K decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion435 decks1.02K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion417 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion402 decks1.02K decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion334 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion296 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion266 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion203 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion201 decks1.02K decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion185 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion184 decks1.02K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion165 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion160 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
15%inclusion150 decks1.02K decks
13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion127 decks1.02K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion127 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion122 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
8.7%inclusion89 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.6%inclusion78 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.5%inclusion77 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion71 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Blighted Fen
6.9%inclusion71 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.8%inclusion70 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.8%inclusion59 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.6%inclusion57 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.2%inclusion53 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Peat Bog
5.2%inclusion53 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.1%inclusion40 decks786 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion958 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion726 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion437 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
28%inclusion282 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion257 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion231 decks1.02K decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion170 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
16%inclusion168 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion164 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion151 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion119 decks1.02K decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion105 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion100 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion96 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion89 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.4%inclusion76 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
6.4%inclusion66 decks1.02K decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.0%inclusion61 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.02K decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.02K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion54 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
91%inclusion930 decks1.02K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion334 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion312 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion145 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion142 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion140 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion136 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion136 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion134 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion113 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion70 decks786 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.5%inclusion70 decks823 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
7.5%inclusion77 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.1%inclusion63 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion63 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion60 decks1.02K decks
-1%synergy