Butterfly Trap — [s3e29]

When the Box forces the MHC to tell the truth under threat of being crushed, Rhombulus finally admits they "got rid" of Eclipsa’s half-monster daughter, Meteora .

WatchMojo ranked the episode's revelation as the #9 "Top 10 Cartoon TV Plot Twists You Didn't See Coming".

(Season 3, Episode 29) is a pivotal "wham episode" of the animated series Star vs. the Forces of Evil . It fundamentally alters the show's lore by revealing that the protagonist, Star Butterfly, is not actually related to the historical Butterfly royal bloodline. Plot Summary [S3E29] Butterfly Trap

It first aired on March 10, 2018 , alongside "Ludo, Where Art Thou?".

The episode centers on the trial of , who is accused of "evil deeds" by the Magical High Commission (MHC). When the Box forces the MHC to tell

Realizing she is a "usurper" by accident, a heartbroken Star releases Eclipsa from her handcuffs, fundamentally questioning her right to the throne. Production & Reception

The episode is considered a "bottle episode" as it takes place entirely within the courtroom at the Bureaucracy of Magic. the Forces of Evil

While found guilty of "crimes against the kingdom," the MHC is also found guilty of tampering with history and omitting the truth for centuries.