In the OCG, "Exodia the Forbidden One" was the twenty-third Effect Monster to be released, following Armed Ninja, Cocoon of Evolution, Cockroach Knight, Dark Artist, Electric Lizard, Goddess of Whim, Hane-Hane, Harpie Lady Sisters, Hourglass of Courage, Karakuri Spider, Magician of Faith, Man-Eater Bug, Mask of Darkness, Patrol Robo, Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth, Reaper of the Cards, Skelengel, Steel Scorpion, Swordsman from a Distant Land, The Wicked Worm Beast, Time Wizard, Wodan the Resident of the Forest, and Zone Eater
At its floor, it can fetch a Dryad Arbor for one mana, functioning as a slightly better Rampant Growth
Mainly because you'll cast it, most times, for a fraction of what it really costs
First off, you dont want this thing to be blocked
Once per turn: You can detach 2 materials from this card, then target 1 Spell/Trap on the field
I hope it isnt too overwhelming