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{{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Archetype/Startarchseries | name cut_from_names = true| image = Gem-Knight.png | image name caption = From left to right: "[[Gem-Knight Alexandrite (anime)|Alexandrite]]", "[[Gem-Knight Lapis (anime)|Lapis]]", and "[[Gem-KnightsKnight Emerald (anime)|Emerald]]".png}}| ja_name = ジェムナイト{{Infobox/Yu| romaji = Jemunaito| fr_name = Chevalier-GiGemmes| de_name = Edelstein-Oh!/Archetype/ExtendedNameRitter | kanji it_name = ジェムナイトCavaliere-Gemma | japanese ko_name = ジェムナイト젬나이트 | romaji ko_romanized = JemunaitoJemnaiteu | japanese translated ko_trans = Gemknight | german pt_name = KristallritterCavaleiro-Gema | portuguese es_name = Caballero-Gema| sets = Cavaleirogema * [[Hidden Arsenal 5: Steelswarm Invasion]]* [[Hidden Arsenal 6: Omega Xyz]]* [[Hidden Arsenal 7: Knight of Stars]]* [[Secrets of Eternity]]* [[Clash of Rebellions]]* [[Power of the Elements]]| spanish tcg = Caballeros Joya}}* [[Duel Terminal 5a]]{{Infobox/Yu* [[Photon Shockwave]]* [[Duel Terminal 6a]]* [[Battle Pack: Epic Dawn]]* [[Duel Terminal 6b]]* [[Duel Terminal 7a]]* [[Duel Terminal 7b]]* [[Star Pack ARC-GiV]]* [[2015 Mega-Oh!/Archetype/ListTin Mega Pack]]* [[Astral Pack Eight]]* [[Wing Raiders]]* [[OTS Tournament Pack 6]]* [[Advanced Demo Deck Extra Pack]]* [[Extreme Force]]* [[Shadows in Valhalla]] | sets ocg =

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{{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Archetype/End}} The "'''Gem-Knight''' monsters are " (ジェムナイト ''Jemunaito'') is an [[Archetypearchetype]] that was released in ''[[Duel Terminal - Vylon Descends!!]]''. Their team symbol is a jewel droplet adorned with gold trim and two small arched points with usually They are used by [[Julia Krystal]] in the jewel color being respective of the monster or object it is attached to''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]'' anime. All "Gem-Knights Knight" monsters are [[EARTH]], and are whereas their [[Type]] varies between [[Pyro]], [[Thunder]], [[Aqua]], or [[Rock]]-, as well as a few [[TypeFairy]] (, in keeping with one exception which is Fairy-Type)the cardinal elements: fire, which represents their elemental powers. There is always a trio of three Types - Thunderwind, Aqua, & Pyrowater and earth, respectively. "Gem- for Knights" are further subdivided into trios: each type of monsters, such as Type includes a [[Normal Monster|Normal]]member, a [[Gemini Monstermonster|Gemini]]member, and a [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]]smember. They All members of this archetype are all named after different minerals. Aesthetically, they appear to be a "fusion" synthesis of [[Jesse Anderson]]'s "[[Crystal Beast]]s" and [[Jaden Yuki]]'s "[[Elemental HERO]]" cards, possibly as a an homage to their friendship in the anime. This is shown on some evidenced in cards, such as "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]" (, whose artwork is clearly a fusion merging of "[[Crystal Release]]" and "[[Miracle Fusion]]"). While the three [[Normal Monsters]] are shown without weaponsIn terms of playstyle, the eight [["Gem-Knight" monsters focus on rapidly and repeatedly Fusion]] [[Monster]]s are shown using weapons befitting Summoning their stats boss monsters by searching and recycling Fusion Spells and effects (or lack thereof): Materials. Their core Fusion Spell, "[[Gem-Knight AquamarineFusion]]" uses a bladed shield, "can [[Gem-Knight Rubyreturn]]" uses a polearm, "itself from GY to the [[Gem-Knight Topazhand]]" uses twin bladed tonfa, "by [[Gem-Knight Amethysbanish]]ing 1 " wields a shield and a form of thin blade or wand, "[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]" uses a swordmonster from GY, and "[[Gem-Knight Prism AuraObsidian]]" uses a lance and a shield. "[[Gem-Knight ZirconiaLazuli]]" has two humongous fists instead of a weapon, referencing its lack of an effect and can both recycle "[[Gem-Knight Master Dia]]" uses a broadsword with gems enshrinedNormal Monsters. "Gem-Knight" Their team symbol is the first a jewel droplet adorned with gold trim and so far the only archetype which has not just one or twosmall, but FOUR "[[Polymerization]]"-style card for a specific archetypearced points. They are "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]", "[[Particle Fusion]]", "[[Pyroxene Fusion]]", and "[[Doublet Fusion]]". This makes it much easier for "Gem-Knight" archetype Its color varies according to perform Fusions than any other archetypes. "[[Pyroxene Fusion]]" and "[[Doublet Fusion]]" in particular are '''Trap''' Cards, allowing you the monster or object to fuse your "Gem-Knight" monsters even during opponent's turnwhich it is attached. ==Lore=={{Main|Duel Terminal Storyline==Master Guide card storylines|Master Guide 5 card storylines|Master Duel card storylines#The Pyroxene Warriors}}A group of knights embedded by warriors endowed with the power of gems. Although they minerals, the "Gem-Knights" value honor above all else and hate useless fighting, against disapprove of battle for the sake of battle. At the provocation of the barbaric "[[Laval]]", however, they finally could not stand it are forced to take up arms and rose up to protect the clans from their friendswanton destruction. However, the "[[Steelswarm]]" started begin to take over invade the surface land, intending to take over. So, the The Gem-Knights united join up with the other clans to create in a temporary union lead spearheaded by the "[[Vylon]]s". They obtained Along the way, they obtain [[Gem-Knight Prism AuraPrismaura|new powers]] with which to fight back against resist the "Steelswarm". SoonAlthough the "Steelswarm" are quickly dispatched, conflict is far from over. The "Vylons" decide to exterminate the union finally defeated clans in order to prevent future wars.The clans once more band together in order to halt the invaders"Vylon", but conflicts haven't lowered yet; it is the collaboration between the "Gem-Knights" and "[[Gishki]]" to whom credit for their eventual victory goes: "[[Gem-Knight Pearl]]" is the downfall of the "Vylon". After the "Vylons" decided to stop are driven back, the wars alliances between clans byonce again dissolve.The "Gishki" immediately resume their invasion of "[[Mist Valley]]", which had been their main objective pre-"Steelswarm".In order to obtain resources from the Valley, the "Gishki" enact a genocide on the "[[Gusto]]". exterminating them completelyThe Gem-Knights intervene to [[Daigusto Emeral|rescue the remaining]] "Gusto". LaterWhen the "[[lswarm]]" virus begins to spread across the Duel Terminal world, the "Gem-Knightsjoin the " teamed up with Gusto" in a prayer for the other clans again in order "[[Constellar]]," a legendary band of divine warriors, to bring an end aid them. The "Constellar" may not be strong enough to resist the "lswarm" army alone, as the "Vylon'sGishki" actionsclan falls to the virus. As a resultKnowing this, they managed to break through the Vylon's force by using "Gem-Knights" fuse into [[Gem-Knight PearlMaster Diamond|their weaknessthe most powerful Gem-Knight]] against them. These are "[[Cairngorgon, Antiluminescent Knight]]" appears to be a corrupted combination (probably by the '''"[[lswarm]]" virus) of "Gem-Knight Crystal", with parts of "Gem-Knight Zirconia" (right arm and left leg), "Gem-Knight''' Fusions Master Diamond" (left arm and right leg), and their components"Gem-Knight Prismaura" (damaged head).==Members=====Main Deck===; Normal Monster

! | [[Gem-Knight FusionLapis|Lapis]] || [[wikipedia:Lapis lazuli|Lapis lazuli]]! Fusion Material 1! Fusion Material 2! Fusion Material 3

| [[Gem-Knight AmethysGarnet|Garnet]] || [[Pyro]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[Aquawikipedia:Garnet|Garnet]]-Type

| [[Gem-Knight CitrineSapphire|Sapphire]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[PyroAqua]]-Type|- | [[Gem-Knight Prism Aura]]| '''Gem-Knight'''wikipedia:Sapphire| [[ThunderSapphire]]-Type

| [[Gem-Knight ZirconiaTourmaline|Tourmaline]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[RockThunder]] || [[wikipedia:Tourmaline|Tourmaline]]|}; Effect Monster{| class="wikitable"! Gem-Knight !! Type !! Mineral

| [[Gem-Knight AquamarineAlexandrite|Alexandrite]]|| rowspan=4 | [[Gem-Knight SapphireRock]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[wikipedia:Alexandrite|Alexandrite]]

| [[Gem-Knight RubyEmerald|Emerald]]|| [[Gem-Knight Garnetwikipedia:Emerald|Emerald]]| '''Gem-Knight'''

| [[Gem-Knight TopazLazuli|Lazuli]]|| [[Gem-Knight Tourmalinewikipedia:Lapis lazuli|Lapis lazuli]]| '''Gem-Knight'''

| [[Gem-Knight SeraphiObsidian|Obsidian]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[LIGHTwikipedia:Obsidian|Obsidian]]-Attribute

| [[Gem-Knight Master DiaQuartz|Quartz]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| '''Gem-Knight'''[[Fairy]] || '''Gem-Knight'''[[wikipedia:Quartz|Quartz]]

; Effect Monster (Rose series)These are the '''A small series of cards that simultaneously support "Gem-Knight''' cards " and the "[[Melodious]]".* [[Brilliant Rose]]* [[Crystal Rose]] (although it is not a "Gem/Creature that they are based off.-Knight" monster); Gemini Monster

! | [[Gem-Knight! Gemstone/CreatureAmber|Amber]] || [[Thunder]] || [[wikipedia:Amber|Amber]]

| [[Gem-ArmadilloKnight Iolite|Iolite]]| Armadillo| [[Aqua]] || [[wikipedia:Cordierite|Iolite]]

| [[Gem-ElephantKnight Sardonyx|Sardonyx]] || [[Pyro]] || [[wikipedia:Onyx|Sardonyx]]| Elephant}===Extra Deck===; Fusion Monster (Specific Normal Monster material){| class="wikitable"! Gem-Knight !! Listed Fusion Material !! Type !! Mineral

| [[Gem-Knight AlexandriteAquamarine|Aquamarine]]| Alexandrite| [[Gem-Knight Sapphire]] || [[Aqua]] || [[wikipedia:Aquamarine (gemstone)|Aquamarine]]

| [[Gem-Knight AmberLady Lapis Lazuli|Lady Lapis Lazuli]]| Amber| [[Gem-Knight Lapis]] || [[Rock]] || [[wikipedia:Lapis lazuli|Lapis lazuli]]

| [[Gem-Knight AmethysRuby|Ruby]]| Amethyst| [[Gem-Knight Garnet]] || [[Pyro]] || [[wikipedia:Ruby|Ruby]]

| [[Gem-Knight AquamarineTopaz|Topaz]] || [[Gem-Knight Tourmaline]] || [[Thunder]] || [[wikipedia:Topaz|Topaz]]| Aquamarine}; Fusion Monster (Non-specific material){| class="wikitable"! Gem-Knight !! Generic Fusion Material !! Type !! Mineral

| [[Gem-Knight CitrineAmethyst|Amethyst]]| Madeira Citrine| 1 [[Aqua]] monster || [[Aqua]] || [[wikipedia:Amethyst|Amethyst]]

| [[Gem-Knight CrystalCitrine|Citrine]]| Rock Crystals| 1 [[Pyro]] monster || [[Pyro]] || [[wikipedia:Citrine|Citrine]]

| [[Gem-Knight EmeraldPrismaura|Prismaura]]| Emerald| 1 [[Thunder]] monster || [[Thunder]] || [[wikipedia:Prism (geology)|Prism]]

| [[Gem-Knight GarnetLady Rose Diamond|Lady Rose Diamond]] || 1 [[Fairy]] monster || rowspan=2 | [[Fairy]]| Garnet| [[wikipedia:Diamond|Diamond]]

| [[Gem-Knight IoliteSeraphinite|Seraphinite]]| Cordierite/Iolite | 1 [[magnesium iron aluminium cyclosilicateLIGHT]] monster || [[wikipedia:Seraphinite|Seraphinite]]

| [[Gem-Knight ObsidianZirconia|Zirconia]] || 1 [[Rock]] monster || [[Rock]] || [[wikipedia:Zircon|Zircon]]| Obsidian}; Fusion Monster (3 "Gem-Knight" materials){| class="wikitable"! Gem-Knight !! Type !! Mineral

| [[Gem-Knight Prism AuraLady Brilliant Diamond|Lady Brilliant Diamond]] || rowspan=2 | [[Rock]]| Prism| rowspan=2 | [[wikipedia:Diamond|Diamond]]

| [[Gem-Knight PearlMaster Diamond|Master Diamond]]| Pearl}; Non-Fusion Monster{| class="wikitable"! Gem-Knight !! Type !! Mineral

| [[Gem-Knight RubyPearl|Pearl]] || rowspan=2 | [[Rock]]| Ruby| [[wikipedia:Pearl|Pearl]]

| [[Gem-Knight SanyxPhantom Quartz|Phantom Quartz]] || [[wikipedia:Phantom quartz|Phantom quartz]]| Sardonyx}===Related===* [[Gem-Armadillo]]* [[Gem-Elephant]]* [[Gem-Merchant]]* [[Gem-Turtle]]==Playing style== The "Gem-Knight" archetype focuses on [[Fusion Summon]]ing, accomplished with the use the archetype's many Fusion Summon-[[Spell]]s/[[Trap]]s and a wide array of recycling effects. The "Gem-Knight" Fusion Monsters each have their own effects, ranging from battle support, card destruction, to burn damage. They either require a specific "Gem-Knight" Normal Monster + any "Gem-Knight" monster as material, any "Gem-Knight" monster + any monster of a specific Type/Attribute as material, or 3 "Gem-Knight" monsters as materials.Each of the archetype's Fusion Spell/Traps have different effects and have different levels of importance:{| class="wikitable"! Fusion Spell/Trap !! Spell/Trap !! Effects !! Notes

| [[Gem-Knight SapphireFusion]]| Sapphire| rowspan = 5 | Spell || Fusion Summons using hand/field materials, and can recover itself from GY. || Critically important; searchable by "Gem-Knight" support, no once-per-turn clause and can be repeatedly used and reused.

| [[Gem-Knight TopazParticle Fusion]]| Topaz| Fusion Summons using field materials, grants Fusion Monster ATK boost. || Situational; requires field setup and ATK boost is marginally useful.

| [[Absorb Fusion]] || Searches 1 "Gem-Knight Tourmaline]]" card, then Fusion Summons using hand/field materials, by banishing them. Also applies Special Summoning restriction. || Yellow TourmalineSituational; searching effect increases consistency, but banish fusion prevents GY effects, and also archetype-locks the player's summons.

| [[Gem-Knight ZirconiaBrilliant Fusion]]| Zirconia| Fusion Summons using Main Deck materials, but with ATK penalty. || Important; fusing from Deck removes the need to search materials, and can even grant card advantage by strategically milling useful cards.

| [[Scatter Fusion]] || If your opponent controls a monster, Fusion Summons non-Rock "Gem-Knight Lazuli]]" using Main Deck materials. Also applies Extra Deck Special Summoning restriction.| Lapis LazuliConditionally valuable; despite also fusing from Deck, the restrictions on the card's effects forces a going-second beatdown-focused build.

| [[Gem-Knight SeraphiPyroxene Fusion]]| Seraphinite| rowspan = 2 | Trap || Fusion Summons using hand/field materials. || Situational; Traps are delayed by one turn.

| [[Gem-Knight Master DiaFragment Fusion]]| Diamond|-| [[Gem-Turtle]]| Turtle/Jade|-| [[Gem-Merchant]]Fusion Summons using GY materials, by banishing them. | Spellcaster|-| [[Gem-Knight Fusion]]Situational; less resource intensive, [[Particle Fusion]], [[Pyroxene Fusion]], [[Doublet Fusion]]| Several Crystalsbut Traps are delayed by one turn.

==Play style=Weaknesses=== The "Gem-Knights" use a [[Beatdown]] strategy using the Normal "Gem* Anti-Knights" and their Fusion Counterparts that can be summoned with the easy to get /Special Summoning floodgates, such as "[[GemNon-Knight FusionArea]]". The , "[[Normal MonstersArchlord Kristya]] can benefit from most of the Normal Monster support cards as well as their own related ", "[[Blackwing - Kalut the Moon Shadow|KalutDimensional Barrier]]-Type" monster - , or "[[Gem-MerchantDomain of the True Monarchs]]"can completely shut off the deck's game plan. They are relatively quick since * Anti-Spell floodgates like "[[Gem-Knight AlexandriteNaturia Beast]]" and or "[[Gem-ArmadilloImperial Order]]" search for can prevent the "Gem-Knights" you need deck from your Deck. Because of the card using "[[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 * GY floodgates like "[[Phoenix Wing Wind BlastMacro Cosmos]]" to remove threats can prevent the deck from the field. With the release of the recovering "Gem-KnightFusion" [[Gemini Monster]], .* Most "[[Gem-Knight Amber|Amber]]", "[[Gem-Knight Iolite|Iolite]]", and decks use "[[Gem-Knight SanyxPhantom Quartz]]" 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 their only way 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 search "Gem-KnightFusion" Fusion Monsters, making it 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 usagemain chokepoint. 

* While seen mostly as a reference This archetype appears to both be based on the "[[Elemental HERO]] " archetype, since a few of their monsters share similar stats (Level/ATK/DEF) and poses with some "Elemental HERO" monsters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pojo.biz/board/showthread.php?p=22284095#post22284095 |title=<nowiki>[Official Thread]</nowiki> Hidden Arsenal 4 : Special Edition post #120 |author=[Crystal Beast[Kevin Tewart]] |date=July 21, 2011 |publisher=Pojo.com Forums}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pojo.biz/board/showthread.php?p=22284170#post22284170 |title=<nowiki>[Official Thread]</nowiki> Hidden Arsenal 4 : Special Edition post #123 |author=[[Kevin Tewart]] |date=July 21, 2011 |publisher=Pojo.com Forums}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pojo.biz/board/showthread.php?p=22284193#post22284193 |title=<nowiki>[Official Thread]</nowiki> Hidden Arsenal 4 : Special Edition post #125 |author=[[Kevin Tewart]] |date=July 21, 2011 |publisher=Pojo.com Forums}}</ref>** "Gem-Knight" monsters are all of one Attribute ([[ArchetypeEARTH]]s; some can view ), yet have a variety of Types, whereas the anime-based "Elemental HERO" monsters are all of one Type ([[Warrior]]), but of different Attributes.* In context of the "gem" theme, this theme as a reference archetype also appears to be based on the Power Rangers/Super Sentai series (much like "[[Crystal Beast]]" archetype, since [[Jaden Yuki]] and [[Jesse Anderson]] were friends in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|anime]] (who used an "Elemental HERO" Deck and a "Crystal Beast" Deck, respectively).* While the four "Gem-Knight" Normal Monsters are shown to be unarmed, the Fusion Monsters wield 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 Amethyst]]" carries a shield and what is either a wand or a slim blade** "[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]es paid tribute " uses a fire sword** "[[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]" wields a lance and shield** "[[Gem-Knight Zirconia]]" is equipped with gigantic fists** "[[Gem-Knight Seraphinite]]" uses a saber** "[[Gem-Knight Master Diamond]]" uses a broadsword embedded with gems.** "[[Gem-Knight Lady Lapis Lazuli]]", which deals effect damage, is depicted without any weapon.** "[[Gem-Knight Lady Brilliant Diamond]]" uses a simple sword.* "Gem-Knight" is the first and, so far, only archetype to American comic heroes)boast seven "[[Polymerization]]"-styled cards: "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]", "[[Particle Fusion]]", "[[Pyroxene Fusion]]", "[[Fragment Fusion]]", "[[Absorb Fusion]]", "[[Brilliant Fusion]]", and "[[Scatter Fusion]]".* The archetypal Spell Card "[[Brilliant Fusion]]" formed a splashable engine outside of "Gem-Knight" archetypal decks, as it can Fusion Summon "[[Gem-Knight Seraphinite]]" using materials from the Deck, granting an Extra Normal Summon, a Level 5 on-field monster, and mill a specific LIGHT monster into the GY.

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