Tergrid, God of Fright (Commander)

Alex Wicker
Apr 30, 2026
Can the Commander Ban List Be Dramatically Downsized?
With the Commander Bracket System in place, it's time to reevaluate the ban list. Can we unban most of the banned cards?
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pox Plague
27%inclusion231 decks856 decks
23%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
6.5%inclusion54 decks836 decks
-1%synergy
Send in the Pest
5.4%inclusion45 decks836 decks
4%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
3.6%inclusion38 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
71%inclusion8.36K decks11.7K decks
66%synergy
Waste Not
76%inclusion8.93K decks11.7K decks
66%synergy
Dark Deal
70%inclusion8.16K decks11.7K decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
67%inclusion7.84K decks11.7K decks
55%synergy
Oppression
59%inclusion6.87K decks11.7K decks
51%synergy
Plaguecrafter
71%inclusion8.34K decks11.7K decks
51%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
57%inclusion6.72K decks11.7K decks
50%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
57%inclusion6.66K decks11.7K decks
50%synergy
Syphon Mind
61%inclusion7.08K decks11.7K decks
48%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
54%inclusion6.34K decks11.7K decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion9.34K decks11.7K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
66%inclusion7.67K decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
58%inclusion6.82K decks11.7K decks
46%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
58%inclusion6.80K decks11.7K decks
43%synergy
Burglar Rat
58%inclusion6.78K decks11.7K decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion6.22K decks11.7K decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
53%inclusion6.20K decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion6.20K decks11.7K decks
34%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
52%inclusion6.06K decks11.7K decks
45%synergy
Innocent Blood
49%inclusion5.75K decks11.7K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion4.38K decks11.7K decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion3.47K decks11.7K decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion3.10K decks11.7K decks
-2%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion2.64K decks11.7K decks
13%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
21%inclusion2.45K decks11.7K decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion2.08K decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion2.07K decks11.7K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1.60K decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion1.42K decks11.7K decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1.35K decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
49%inclusion5.62K decks11.5K decks
27%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
47%inclusion5.47K decks11.7K decks
30%synergy
Virus Beetle
46%inclusion5.39K decks11.7K decks
39%synergy
Mindslicer
44%inclusion5.11K decks11.7K decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
42%inclusion4.97K decks11.7K decks
31%synergy
The Raven Man
41%inclusion4.76K decks11.7K decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
41%inclusion4.76K decks11.7K decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion4.61K decks11.7K decks
-12%synergy
Sangromancer
38%inclusion4.40K decks11.7K decks
27%synergy
Demon's Disciple
37%inclusion4.28K decks11.7K decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
36%inclusion4.27K decks11.7K decks
29%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
36%inclusion4.26K decks11.7K decks
30%synergy
Nezumi Informant
34%inclusion3.99K decks11.7K decks
27%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
32%inclusion3.72K decks11.7K decks
27%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
30%inclusion3.46K decks11.7K decks
26%synergy
Necrogoyf
23%inclusion2.73K decks11.7K decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred
23%inclusion2.70K decks11.7K decks
17%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion2.54K decks11.7K decks
14%synergy
Fell Specter
20%inclusion2.36K decks11.7K decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion2.23K decks11.7K decks
12%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
19%inclusion2.21K decks11.7K decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion2.17K decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion2.12K decks11.7K decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion2.10K decks11.7K decks
-4%synergy
Hecteyes
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.39K decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion2.05K decks11.7K decks
-2%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion2.04K decks11.7K decks
-3%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
17%inclusion1.11K decks6.67K decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
17%inclusion1.94K decks11.7K decks
13%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
16%inclusion1.92K decks11.7K decks
14%synergy
Rotting Rats
16%inclusion1.86K decks11.7K decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Specter
15%inclusion1.74K decks11.7K decks
12%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
14%inclusion1.60K decks11.7K decks
12%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
12%inclusion1.20K decks9.67K decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion1.44K decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
12%inclusion1.32K decks11K decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion1.41K decks11.7K decks
-12%synergy
Grief
12%inclusion1.36K decks11.7K decks
9%synergy
Leaden Myr
11%inclusion1.33K decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
11%inclusion1.31K decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Gravelighter
11%inclusion1.27K decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Stronghold Rats
10%inclusion1.16K decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion1.12K decks11.7K decks
-22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
9.3%inclusion1.09K decks11.7K decks
-6%synergy
Asylum Visitor
9.3%inclusion1.09K decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.2%inclusion1.07K decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
8.4%inclusion979 decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
8.3%inclusion968 decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
8.1%inclusion925 decks11.5K decks
6%synergy
Dread Presence
7.9%inclusion926 decks11.7K decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
39%inclusion4.57K decks11.7K decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion3.55K decks11.7K decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
30%inclusion3.49K decks11.6K decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion3.40K decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2.91K decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Sudden Edict
22%inclusion2.62K decks11.7K decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion2.40K decks11.7K decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion2.31K decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion2.13K decks11.7K decks
-7%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion1.93K decks11.7K decks
-20%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion1.48K decks10.3K decks
-17%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
13%inclusion1.51K decks11.7K decks
12%synergy
Vraska's Fall
12%inclusion1.41K decks11.7K decks
9%synergy
Pharika's Libation
12%inclusion1.36K decks11.7K decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1.31K decks11.7K decks
-15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion1.20K decks11.7K decks
-15%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion1.18K decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1.14K decks11.5K decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1.15K decks11.7K decks
-13%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
10%inclusion1.13K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Edict
10%inclusion1.13K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.4%inclusion1.09K decks11.7K decks
-2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.9%inclusion1.04K decks11.7K decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
8.4%inclusion988 decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
7.4%inclusion871 decks11.7K decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
6.5%inclusion755 decks11.7K decks
-6%synergy
Murder
6.5%inclusion755 decks11.7K decks
-4%synergy
Dismember
5.8%inclusion683 decks11.7K decks
-4%synergy
Szat's Will
5.6%inclusion656 decks11.7K decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.4%inclusion635 decks11.7K decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Mire in Misery
46%inclusion5.37K decks11.7K decks
42%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion5.32K decks11.7K decks
30%synergy
Vicious Rumors
43%inclusion5.05K decks11.7K decks
37%synergy
Death Cloud
38%inclusion4.47K decks11.7K decks
36%synergy
Pox
38%inclusion4.42K decks11.7K decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion4.37K decks11.7K decks
-2%synergy
Rankle's Prank
36%inclusion4.17K decks11.7K decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion3.94K decks11.7K decks
-17%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion3.85K decks11.7K decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
31%inclusion3.02K decks9.61K decks
15%synergy
Duress
31%inclusion3.57K decks11.7K decks
24%synergy
Delirium Skeins
29%inclusion3.40K decks11.7K decks
25%synergy
Thoughtseize
28%inclusion3.23K decks11.7K decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion3.12K decks11.7K decks
-10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
27%inclusion3.11K decks11.7K decks
25%synergy
Mind Rake
23%inclusion2.73K decks11.7K decks
20%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
19%inclusion2.23K decks11.7K decks
17%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion2.20K decks11.7K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion2.19K decks11.7K decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion2K decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Rush of Dread
17%inclusion1.97K decks11.7K decks
13%synergy
Arterial Flow
16%inclusion1.86K decks11.7K decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion1.81K decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion1.81K decks11.7K decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1.66K decks11.7K decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1.64K decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
13%inclusion1.57K decks11.7K decks
11%synergy
Divest
13%inclusion1.47K decks11.7K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion1.42K decks11.7K decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion1.37K decks11.7K decks
-15%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1.26K decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion1.25K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion1.20K decks11.7K decks
-14%synergy
Make an Example
10%inclusion1.19K decks11.7K decks
9%synergy
Pilfer
10%inclusion1.17K decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion1.13K decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Unnerve
10%inclusion1.11K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
9.0%inclusion1.05K decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Extract the Truth
8.9%inclusion1.04K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Mind Rot
8.4%inclusion986 decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.2%inclusion958 decks11.7K decks
-5%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.0%inclusion931 decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Despise
7.9%inclusion928 decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Extract a Confession
7.8%inclusion918 decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
7.8%inclusion916 decks11.7K decks
-9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion903 decks11.7K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion898 decks11.7K decks
-3%synergy
Bad Deal
7.6%inclusion889 decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Mind Twist
7.6%inclusion885 decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
6.6%inclusion778 decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion4.84K decks11.7K decks
10%synergy
Smokestack
23%inclusion2.71K decks11.7K decks
22%synergy
Tithing Blade
15%inclusion1.73K decks11.7K decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion1.42K decks11.7K decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion1.41K decks11.7K decks
-3%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion1.40K decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Memory Jar
12%inclusion1.40K decks11.7K decks
11%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
11%inclusion648 decks5.73K decks
8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1.28K decks11.7K decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion907 decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.4%inclusion870 decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion809 decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.9%inclusion802 decks11.7K decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.8%inclusion792 decks11.7K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.8%inclusion684 decks11.7K decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
48%inclusion5.57K decks11.7K decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion5.20K decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pit
41%inclusion4.79K decks11.7K decks
36%synergy
Grave Pact
35%inclusion4.10K decks11.7K decks
16%synergy
Necrogen Mists
30%inclusion3.50K decks11.7K decks
26%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
29%inclusion3.39K decks11.7K decks
25%synergy
Liliana's Caress
28%inclusion3.31K decks11.7K decks
23%synergy
Megrim
26%inclusion3.07K decks11.7K decks
21%synergy
Bandit's Talent
24%inclusion2.61K decks11K decks
19%synergy
Court of Ambition
23%inclusion2.71K decks11.7K decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion2.40K decks11.7K decks
10%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion2.14K decks11.7K decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion2.12K decks11.7K decks
-6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion2.08K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion2.05K decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
15%inclusion1.75K decks11.7K decks
11%synergy
Desolation
14%inclusion1.61K decks11.7K decks
13%synergy
Raiders' Wake
13%inclusion1.55K decks11.7K decks
10%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion1.52K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion1.42K decks11.7K decks
3%synergy
Contamination
9.5%inclusion1.11K decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
9.1%inclusion1.07K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.9%inclusion925 decks10.4K decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.8%inclusion1.03K decks11.7K decks
-4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion834 decks11.7K decks
-10%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.1%inclusion834 decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.6%inclusion769 decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.2%inclusion730 decks11.7K decks
-4%synergy
Words of Waste
6.0%inclusion702 decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.9%inclusion687 decks11.7K decks
-7%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
5.5%inclusion640 decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
5.3%inclusion626 decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
30%inclusion3.47K decks11.7K decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion2.19K decks11.7K decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion1.83K decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion1.41K decks11.7K decks
-2%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion1.26K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
8.7%inclusion1.02K decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
59%inclusion6.92K decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
57%inclusion6.62K decks11.7K decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion4.73K decks11.7K decks
3%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
40%inclusion4.64K decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion4.63K decks11.7K decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion3.94K decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
23%inclusion2.73K decks11.7K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion2.68K decks11.7K decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion2.56K decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion2.34K decks11.7K decks
-10%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion1.88K decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion1.71K decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion1.43K decks11.7K decks
-3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1.34K decks11.7K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion1.19K decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1.17K decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
9.4%inclusion1.10K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.3%inclusion1.09K decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1.06K decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
7.6%inclusion889 decks11.7K decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.0%inclusion815 decks11.7K decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.7%inclusion666 decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion10.8K decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion8.13K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion4.40K decks11.7K decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion3.59K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2.93K decks11.7K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion2.64K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion878 decks5.48K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1.61K decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion1.40K decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1.28K decks11.7K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion1.12K decks11.7K decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.9%inclusion1.04K decks11.7K decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.0%inclusion941 decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion780 decks11.7K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion738 decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion718 decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion704 decks11.7K decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
5.8%inclusion684 decks11.7K decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.4%inclusion631 decks11.7K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion630 decks11.7K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion11K decks11.7K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2.91K decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion2.71K decks11.7K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1.14K decks11.5K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.4%inclusion988 decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion945 decks11.7K decks
1%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.0%inclusion931 decks11.7K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.8%inclusion910 decks11.7K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
7.2%inclusion838 decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.4%inclusion632 decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.2%inclusion614 decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.2%inclusion613 decks11.7K decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.1%inclusion596 decks11.7K decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.0%inclusion590 decks11.7K decks
1%synergy