Special Trigger
In 60 card decks, summoning this monster was how you searched Brilliant Fusion. Just don't draw it.
Predaplant Darlingtonia Cobra
The beginning of Peter Jackson's famed trilogy about Goat format, Frodo Baggins finds a trap card and sets out on his quest to find Sauron, destroy him, and burn him for game. (You do not need to tell me the franchise)
The Fellowship of the Ring of Destruction
Glow-up Bulb
Glow-up Bloom
Afterlife
Burning Abyss
This rank 4 xyz uses the standby phase to increase its xyz materials
Time Thief Redoer
Of the 2 counter traps that can banish themselves for grave effects, this was the more competitively viable one, since it was attached to one of the best decks of the Eternal Format
Originally a video game promo, this card was integral to the deck known as Perfect Circle Monarch, as it let you draw 2 on revival.
Destiny HERO - Disk Commander
Charlize Theron stars in this post apocalyptic thriller with a certain level 8 synchro monster.
Mad Max: Fury Road Warrior
Scapegoat
Scapeghost
Gishki
Drill Warrior
This counter trap specifically negates pendulum summons
Pendulum Hole
This gx-era card was theorized as a crazy extender off Isolde, since it can put 2 monsters on the board for link plays, though it was niche in practice and not seen in any meaningful capacity
Hero Kid
Jessie Eisenburg plays Mark Zuckerburg as he constructs his xyz-based OTK deck
The Social Numeron Network
Chthonian Emperor Dragon
Doomkaiser Dragon
Sacred
Known from legacy formats, this zombie couldn't be killed by card effects, as it would just come back during your next standby phase
Vampire Lord
A counter trap from starstrike blast, this card not only negates summons, but prevents your opponent from summoning any more that turn.
Gravity Collapse
A key component of the Lyrilusc Tri-Brigade strategy, this winged beast also offers targeting protection for its archetype's xyz monsters.
Lyrilusc - Cobalt Sparrow
Sandra Bullock and George Clooney prevent level 4 and stronger monsters from attacking in space in this 2013 film
Gravity Bind
Paladin of White Dragon
Paladin of Cursed Dragon
Polar Star
Nordic
The only one of its archetype to ever be on the forbidden and limited list, this card saw extensive use in old formats as limitless tribute fodder for monarchs
Treeborn Frog
Released in the same set as Soul Charge, this trap card saw competitive success as a way to ensure battle traps wouldn't stop your push for game and as a way to punish traps with life point costs.
Wiretap
This card is known for its role in a highly aggressive GOAT deck centered around reasoning and monster gate.
Sacred Crane
In this classic animated Disney film, a prince is turned into a certain level 8 monster unless he can find true love and tribute 3 monsters.
Beauty and the Beast King Barbaros
Tatsunoko
Tatsunecro
Deviritual
Impcantation
This card held the record for highest DEF on a level 4 monster for 5 years, until the release of Super Crashbug in Generation Force
Destiny HERO - Defender
One of only three counter traps that can be played from your hand, this card grabs Black-Winged Dragon for free
Blackbird Close