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
Koh, the Face Stealer
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Salvagers
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
79%inclusion900 decks1.14K decks
74%synergy
Waste Not
74%inclusion845 decks1.14K decks
63%synergy
Dark Deal
73%inclusion838 decks1.14K decks
62%synergy
Plaguecrafter
79%inclusion902 decks1.14K decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
72%inclusion823 decks1.14K decks
59%synergy
Soul Shatter
70%inclusion795 decks1.14K decks
57%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
61%inclusion701 decks1.14K decks
55%synergy
Innocent Blood
58%inclusion663 decks1.14K decks
53%synergy
Mire in Misery
56%inclusion641 decks1.14K decks
52%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
63%inclusion717 decks1.14K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion927 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
65%inclusion740 decks1.14K decks
50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
62%inclusion706 decks1.14K decks
43%synergy
Jet Medallion
60%inclusion686 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
58%inclusion660 decks1.14K decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion660 decks1.14K decks
24%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
57%inclusion657 decks1.14K decks
50%synergy
Syphon Mind
57%inclusion654 decks1.14K decks
44%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
56%inclusion640 decks1.14K decks
49%synergy
Crypt Ghast
55%inclusion623 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion499 decks1.14K decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion427 decks1.14K decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion351 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion305 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion289 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion217 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion203 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion162 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion154 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion141 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Burglar Rat
53%inclusion602 decks1.14K decks
41%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
50%inclusion575 decks1.14K decks
38%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion406 decks809 decks
29%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
49%inclusion565 decks1.14K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
48%inclusion550 decks1.14K decks
37%synergy
Mindslicer
45%inclusion515 decks1.14K decks
40%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
44%inclusion507 decks1.14K decks
38%synergy
Demon's Disciple
43%inclusion497 decks1.14K decks
36%synergy
Virus Beetle
39%inclusion447 decks1.14K decks
32%synergy
The Raven Man
38%inclusion435 decks1.14K decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion435 decks1.14K decks
-14%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
37%inclusion427 decks1.14K decks
31%synergy
Sangromancer
32%inclusion366 decks1.14K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred
31%inclusion359 decks1.14K decks
25%synergy
Nezumi Informant
29%inclusion337 decks1.14K decks
22%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
29%inclusion329 decks1.14K decks
24%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
29%inclusion328 decks1.14K decks
25%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
26%inclusion300 decks1.14K decks
19%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
25%inclusion168 decks665 decks
21%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion287 decks1.14K decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion251 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
21%inclusion241 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
20%inclusion233 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Necrogoyf
19%inclusion215 decks1.14K decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion192 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Rotting Rats
15%inclusion177 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion177 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
15%inclusion173 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion171 decks1.14K decks
-6%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion166 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Fell Specter
14%inclusion163 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Gravelighter
14%inclusion161 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Hecteyes
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion143 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
12%inclusion142 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
12%inclusion140 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
11%inclusion131 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Blood Pet
11%inclusion126 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion124 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
10%inclusion119 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion117 decks1.14K decks
-6%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
10%inclusion114 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Specter
10%inclusion113 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
10%inclusion111 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
9.4%inclusion108 decks1.14K decks
-13%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.8%inclusion101 decks1.14K decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
52%inclusion600 decks1.14K decks
48%synergy
Flare of Malice
34%inclusion279 decks825 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion380 decks1.14K decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion353 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Sudden Edict
29%inclusion328 decks1.14K decks
27%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion308 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion283 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion244 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion238 decks1.14K decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion93 decks534 decks
-14%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
17%inclusion197 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
16%inclusion187 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Vraska's Fall
16%inclusion184 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Pharika's Libation
16%inclusion182 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion149 decks1.14K decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion135 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Defile
12%inclusion134 decks1.14K decks
-26%synergy
Diabolic Edict
11%inclusion130 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.7%inclusion100 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion71 decks819 decks
-10%synergy
Szat's Will
8.4%inclusion96 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
7.9%inclusion90 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.14K decks
-18%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion81 decks1.14K decks
-16%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.14K decks
-7%synergy
Feign Death
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.8%inclusion66 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Death Cloud
50%inclusion572 decks1.14K decks
48%synergy
Pox
44%inclusion500 decks1.14K decks
41%synergy
Rankle's Prank
41%inclusion471 decks1.14K decks
37%synergy
Vicious Rumors
41%inclusion470 decks1.14K decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
39%inclusion149 decks380 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion446 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion414 decks1.14K decks
-15%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
34%inclusion385 decks1.14K decks
32%synergy
Thoughtseize
32%inclusion362 decks1.14K decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion336 decks1.14K decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion286 decks1.14K decks
-12%synergy
Rush of Dread
23%inclusion207 decks917 decks
19%synergy
Delirium Skeins
23%inclusion258 decks1.14K decks
19%synergy
Duress
22%inclusion251 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Mind Rake
21%inclusion237 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Make an Example
19%inclusion217 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
18%inclusion207 decks1.14K decks
16%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion203 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion197 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion178 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion176 decks1.14K decks
-9%synergy
Invoke Despair
14%inclusion163 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion160 decks1.14K decks
-7%synergy
Killing Wave
14%inclusion159 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion154 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Extract the Truth
13%inclusion151 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion146 decks1.14K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion144 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion128 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Arterial Flow
12%inclusion133 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion124 decks1.14K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion115 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
10%inclusion114 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Divest
10%inclusion113 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Gix's Command
9.2%inclusion105 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
8.2%inclusion94 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
8.0%inclusion91 decks1.14K decks
-4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.14K decks
-12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.0%inclusion65 decks922 decks
-5%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Bad Deal
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Barter in Blood
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.14K decks
-18%synergy
Pilfer
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.6%inclusion75 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
All Is Dust
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.9%inclusion67 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
50%inclusion575 decks1.14K decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion492 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Smokestack
33%inclusion374 decks1.14K decks
31%synergy
Tithing Blade
20%inclusion233 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion196 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Memory Jar
17%inclusion191 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion156 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion152 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion145 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion139 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion130 decks1.14K decks
-8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion124 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion124 decks1.14K decks
-17%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion121 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion115 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion112 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.8%inclusion66 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Oppression
54%inclusion621 decks1.14K decks
47%synergy
Grave Pact
45%inclusion520 decks1.14K decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion507 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
39%inclusion448 decks1.14K decks
29%synergy
Bottomless Pit
39%inclusion447 decks1.14K decks
34%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
38%inclusion433 decks1.14K decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
31%inclusion353 decks1.14K decks
20%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion333 decks1.14K decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion299 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Talent
24%inclusion160 decks671 decks
19%synergy
Court of Ambition
23%inclusion268 decks1.14K decks
19%synergy
Desolation
22%inclusion247 decks1.14K decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion214 decks1.14K decks
-4%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion212 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
18%inclusion207 decks1.14K decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Caress
18%inclusion202 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
17%inclusion94 decks551 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion181 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Megrim
14%inclusion161 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
14%inclusion127 decks931 decks
9%synergy
Contamination
14%inclusion155 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion120 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Aether
10%inclusion117 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
10%inclusion112 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion109 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
9.4%inclusion108 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.4%inclusion108 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.9%inclusion90 decks1.14K decks
-9%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
7.9%inclusion90 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
7.8%inclusion89 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Wake
7.2%inclusion82 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Words of Waste
6.1%inclusion70 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.14K decks
-4%synergy
Mind Slash
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
30%inclusion347 decks1.14K decks
26%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
20%inclusion231 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion221 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion132 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Liliana Vess
10%inclusion118 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
63%inclusion722 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion570 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion485 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion467 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion442 decks1.14K decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion378 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion328 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion290 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion225 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion224 decks1.14K decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion217 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion208 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion181 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion179 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
15%inclusion166 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion146 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion140 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion138 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy
Barren Moor
8.6%inclusion98 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.9%inclusion90 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.7%inclusion88 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion85 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Blighted Fen
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion70 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.5%inclusion45 decks819 decks
-4%synergy
Peat Bog
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.07K decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion812 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion485 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
28%inclusion318 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion289 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion257 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion200 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion197 decks1.14K decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion187 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion177 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion132 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion130 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion113 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion108 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion88 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Caged Sun
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.14K decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.14K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
91%inclusion1.04K decks1.14K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion370 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion353 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion166 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion162 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion160 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion158 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion154 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion149 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion132 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.7%inclusion75 decks859 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion71 decks819 decks
-10%synergy
Command Tower
7.8%inclusion89 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.6%inclusion75 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.8%inclusion66 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy