Gem-Knight

Gem-Knight
Gem-Knight
Japanese	ジェムナイト
Japanese (base text)	ジェムナイト
Japanese (romanized)	Jemunaito
Japanese (translated)	Gemknight
Other names German: Kristallritter Portuguese: Cavaleirogema Spanish: Caballeros Joya
Appears in (sets)	Duel Terminal - Vylon Descends!! V-Jump Edition 2 Duel Terminal - Judgment of Omega!! Duel Terminal - Xyz Startup!! Generation Force Duel Terminal - Sacred Star Knights!! Hidden Arsenal 5: Steelswarm Invasion Photon Shockwave Duel Terminal - Ouroboros, Wicked Dragon of Destruction!!
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The Gem-Knight monsters are an Archetype released in Duel Terminal - Vylon Descends!!. Their team symbol is a jewel droplet adorned with gold trim and two small arched points with usually the jewel color being respective of the monster or object it is attached to. All Gem-Knights are EARTH, and are Pyro, Thunder, Aqua, or Rock-Type (with one exception which is Fairy-Type), which represents their elemental powers. There is always a trio of three Types - Thunder, Aqua, & Pyro, - for each type of monsters, such as Normal, Gemini, and Fusion Monsters.

They are all named after different minerals. Aesthetically, they appear to be a "fusion" of Jesse Anderson's "Crystal Beast" and Jaden Yuki's "Elemental HERO" cards, possibly as a homage to their friendship in the anime. This is shown on some cards, such as "Gem-Knight Fusion" (a fusion of "Crystal Release" and "Miracle Fusion"). While the three Normal Monsters are shown without weapons, the eight Fusion Monsters are shown using weapons befitting their stats and effects (or lack thereof): "Gem-Knight Aquamarine" uses a bladed shield, "Gem-Knight Ruby" uses a polearm, "Gem-Knight Topaz" uses twin bladed tonfa, "Gem-Knight Amethys" wields a shield and a form of thin blade or wand, "Gem-Knight Citrine" uses a sword, and "Gem-Knight Prism Aura" uses a lance and a shield. "Gem-Knight Zirconia" has two humongous fists instead of a weapon, referencing its lack of an effect and "Gem-Knight Master Dia" uses a broadsword with gems enshrined.

"Gem-Knight" is the first and so far the only archetype which has not just one or two, but FOUR "Polymerization"-style card for a specific archetype. They are "Gem-Knight Fusion", "Particle Fusion", "Pyroxene Fusion", and "Doublet Fusion". This makes it much easier for "Gem-Knight" archetype to perform Fusions than any other archetypes. "Pyroxene Fusion" and "Doublet Fusion" in particular are Trap Cards, allowing you to fuse your "Gem-Knight" monsters even during opponent's turn.

Duel Terminal Storyline

A group of knights embedded by the power of gems. Although they value honor above all else and hate useless fighting, against the provocation of the barbaric "Laval", they finally could not stand it and rose up to protect their friends. However, the "Steelswarm" started to take over the surface land. So, the Gem-Knights united with the other clans to create a temporary union lead by the "Vylons". They obtained new powers to fight back against the "Steelswarm". Soon, the union finally defeated the invaders, but conflicts haven't lowered yet; the "Vylons" decided to stop the wars between clans by... exterminating them completely. Later, the "Gem-Knights" teamed up with the other clans again in order to bring an end to the "Vylon's" actions. As a result, they managed to break through the Vylon's force by using their weakness against them.

These are the Gem-Knight Fusions and their components.

Gem-Knight Fusion	Fusion Material 1	Fusion Material 2	Fusion Material 3
Gem-Knight Amethys	Gem-Knight	Aqua-Type
Gem-Knight Citrine	Gem-Knight	Pyro-Type
Gem-Knight Prism Aura	Gem-Knight	Thunder-Type
Gem-Knight Zirconia	Gem-Knight	Rock-Type
Gem-Knight Aquamarine	Gem-Knight Sapphire	Gem-Knight
Gem-Knight Ruby	Gem-Knight Garnet	Gem-Knight
Gem-Knight Topaz	Gem-Knight Tourmaline	Gem-Knight
Gem-Knight Seraphi	Gem-Knight	LIGHT-Attribute
Gem-Knight Master Dia	Gem-Knight	Gem-Knight	Gem-Knight

These are the Gem-Knight cards and the Gem/Creature that they are based off.

Gem-Knight	Gemstone/Creature
Gem-Armadillo	Armadillo
Gem-Elephant	Elephant
Gem-Knight Alexandrite	Alexandrite
Gem-Knight Amber	Amber
Gem-Knight Amethys	Amethyst
Gem-Knight Aquamarine	Aquamarine
Gem-Knight Citrine	Madeira Citrine
Gem-Knight Crystal	Rock Crystals
Gem-Knight Emerald	Emerald
Gem-Knight Garnet	Garnet
Gem-Knight Iolite	Cordierite/Iolite [magnesium iron aluminium cyclosilicate]
Gem-Knight Obsidian	Obsidian
Gem-Knight Prism Aura	Prism
Gem-Knight Pearl	Pearl
Gem-Knight Ruby	Ruby
Gem-Knight Sanyx	Onyx
Gem-Knight Sapphire	Sapphire
Gem-Knight Topaz	Topaz
Gem-Knight Tourmaline	Yellow Tourmaline
Gem-Knight Zirconia	Zirconia
Gem-Knight Lazuli	Lapis Lazuli
Gem-Knight Seraphi	Seraphinite
Gem-Knight Master Dia	Diamond
Gem-Turtle	Turtle/Jade
Gem-Merchant	Spellcaster
Gem-Knight Fusion, Particle Fusion, Pyroxene Fusion, Doublet Fusion	Several Crystals

Play style

The "Gem-Knights" use a Beatdown strategy using the Normal "Gem-Knights" and their Fusion Counterparts that can be summoned with the easy to get "Gem-Knight Fusion". The Normal Monsters can benefit from most of the Normal Monster support cards as well as their own related "Kalut-Type" monster - "Gem-Merchant". They are relatively quick since "Gem-Knight Alexandrite" and "Gem-Armadillo" search for the "Gem-Knights" you need from your Deck.

Because of the card "Gem-Knight Fusion", which can return itself to your hand at the relatively low cost of a Gem-Knight from your Graveyard, the Deck can also use many discard effects. Use cards such as "Phoenix Wing Wind Blast" to remove threats from the field.

With the release of the "Gem-Knight" Gemini Monster, "Amber", "Iolite", and "Gem-Knight Sanyx" can be support with Gemini cards such as "Gemini Spark", "Gemini Trap Hole" and "Supervise", making these cards ideal additions. As this archetype has heavy fusion support, it would also be beneficial to include the Gemini-support Fusion Monster "Superalloy Beast Raptinus".

"Future Fusion" is also a great card to use in this deck type as it will help pull the fusions out with more ease.

With the release of Xyz Monster and "Rescue Rabbit", "Gem-Knights" have the ability to quickly pull out Xyz monsters relativity quickly. "Rescue Rabbit" can also help with bringing out the many "Gem-Knight" Fusion Monsters, making the deck quick and powerful, not to mention that Gem-Knight Amber's effect can bring a banished Rabbit back to your hand for further usage.

Trivia

• While seen mostly as a reference to both the Elemental HERO and Crystal Beast Archetypes; some can view this theme as a reference also to the Power Rangers/Super Sentai series (much like the Elemental HEROes paid tribute to American comic heroes).