Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander) - Expensive Stax

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Smallpox
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Bottomless Pit
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Oppression
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Waste Not
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Memory Jar
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Pox
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Jet Medallion
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Plaguecrafter
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Imp's Mischief
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Culling the Weak
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Dark Deal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Imperial Seal
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Grim Monolith
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Necropotence
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Dark Confidant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Burglar Rat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mindslicer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Accursed Marauder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Rotting Rats
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Myr Retriever
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Grief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dross Scorpion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
The Raven Man
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Workshop Assistant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fleshwrither
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Blood Celebrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Void Winnower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soulless Jailer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-37%synergy
Lodestone Golem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Necrogoyf
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sheoldred's Edict
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Flare of Malice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Soul Shatter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fatal Push
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vraska's Fall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Vona's Hunger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Trap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Innocent Blood
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Chain of Smog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Death Cloud
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mire in Misery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Thoughtseize
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mind Rake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Vicious Rumors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Delirium Skeins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Arterial Flow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Let's Play a Game
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rankle's Prank
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Make an Example
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Divest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tangle Wire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Smokestack
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Winter Orb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Trinisphere
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Expedition Map
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Cursed Totem
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Torpor Orb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Static Orb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Manifold Key
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Damping Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blasting Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trading Post
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Plating
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pithing Needle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Endless Atlas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Necrogen Mists
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Nether Void
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Contamination
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Desolation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Cracked Skull
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Words of Waste
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Aether
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Lake of the Dead
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Crystal Vein
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Temple
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Homeward Path
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Scorched Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Peat Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dust Bowl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rishadan Port
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Mox Opal
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Basalt Monolith
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Star
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Gemstone Caverns
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mirrex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy