Butterfly Dagger - Elma

Dark Revelation Volume 1 DR1-EN194 • rare

Set: Dark Revelation Volume 1
Printing code: DR1-EN194
Rarity: Rare
Card type: Spell

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Butterfly Dagger - Elma is a notable spell card from Dark Revelation Volume 1, remembered by players for its unique ability to return to the hand upon being destroyed. Due to its potential for infinite loops when combined with other specific cards, it became a frequent subject of game balance discussions and remains a distinct piece of trading card history.

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The Butterfly Dagger - Elma was first introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in the early 2000s, appearing in the Dark Revelation Volume 1 expansion. This set was designed as a compendium, re-releasing notable cards from earlier booster sets like Magician's Force to make them more accessible to the burgeoning player base. Within the game's mechanics, the card is classified as an Equip Spell designed to provide a minor power boost while featuring a unique retrieval effect that returns the card to the hand if it is destroyed.

The design of the card reflects the aesthetic trends of the era’s fantasy-themed card games, characterized by detailed, somewhat delicate weapon illustrations typical of the Warrior-type support cards. While the card is generally viewed as a niche tactical tool, it gained significant historical notoriety within the competitive community due to its interaction with specific monster effects, which allowed for infinite loops. This unintended synergy turned an otherwise standard rare card into a centerpiece of community discussion regarding game balance and restricted card lists.

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