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C Common Blackbird Close X TRAP Counter When a monster your opponent controls activates its effect: You can send 1 face-up "Blackwing" monster you control to the GY

This common card now goes for a fair bit of money thanks to its prolific use in the old Channel Fireball decks, back when the game had just 40 card decks and no real restrictions on other very powerful cards (looking at you Black Lotus)

None of the cards shown below are particularly remarkable in terms of function or nostalgic value, but they all hold some value on the market right now

the question Ive been asking myself is when did this crossover idea first begin to materialize

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UR Ultra Rare Delta Crow - Anti Reverse X TRAP If you control a "Blackwing" monster: Destroy all face-down Spells/Traps your opponent controls