If a Normal Trap Card is activated (except during the Damage Step): You can detach 1 material from an Xyz Monster you control, and if you do, Special Summon 1 Level 4 monster from your hand
Currently, it is used occasionally in dragon-type decks that use the phoenix dragon
If you know of any other particularly weird cards, then feel free to talk about them in the comments down below.
In an archetype where you make XYZ monsters using only one monster, this means you can do a ridiculous amount of combos
When a face-up Attack Position monster your opponent controls just activated an effect (except during the Damage Step): Negate that effect, and if you do, change that monster to face-up Defense Position
However, they have one sick burn card that drains your opponent of half their life points