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{{Infobox archetypearchseries| cut_from_names = true| image = Gem-KnightsKnight.png| caption = From left to right: "[[Gem-Knight Alexandrite (anime)|Alexandrite]]", "[[Gem-Knight Lapis (anime)|Lapis]]", and "[[Gem-Knight Emerald (anime)|Emerald]]".| ja_name = ジェムナイト| romaji = Jemunaito| trans = Gemknight| fr_name = Chevalier-Gemmes| de_name = Edelstein-Ritter| it_name = Cavaliere-Gemma| ko_name = 젬나이트| ko_romanized = Jemnaiteu| ko_trans = Gemknight| pt_name = CavaleirogemaCavaleiro-Gema| es_name = Caballero-Gema| sets =* [[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]]| tcg =* [[Duel Terminal 5a]]* [[Photon Shockwave]]* [[Duel Terminal 6a]]* [[Battle Pack: Epic Dawn]]* [[Duel Terminal 6b]]* [[Duel Terminal 7a]]* [[Duel Terminal 7b]]* [[Star Pack ARC-CaballerosV]]* [[2015 Mega-Tin 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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 The "'''Gem-Knight''' monsters are " (ジェムナイト ''Jemunaito'') is an [[archetype]] 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 LIGHT 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 monster|Gemini]]member, and a [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]]smemberThey 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 nine [[Fusion]] [[Monster]]s are shown using weapons befitting their stats and effects (or lack thereof): "[[Gem-Knight Aquamarine]]" uses a bladed shieldmonsters focus on rapidly and repeatedly Fusion Summoning their boss monsters by searching and recycling Fusion Spells and Materials. Their core Fusion Spell, "[[Gem-Knight RubyFusion]]" uses a polearm, "can [[Gem-Knight Topazreturn]]" uses twin bladed tonfa, "itself from GY to the [[Gem-Knight Amethyshand]]" wields a shield and a form of thin blade or wand, "by [[Gem-Knight Citrinebanish]]ing 1 " uses a sword, and "[[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]" uses a lance monster from GY, and a shield. "[[Gem-Knight ZirconiaObsidian]]" has two humongous fists instead of a weapon, referencing its lack of an effect, and "[[Gem-Knight SeraphiLazuli]]" uses a saber 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. ==StoryLore=={{Main|Duel Terminal 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 Prismaura|new powers]] with which to fight back against resist the "Steelswarm". Soon, Although the union finally defeated the invaders"Steelswarm" are quickly dispatched, but conflicts haven't lowered yet; the conflict is far from over. The "Vylons" decided decide to stop exterminate the clans in order to prevent future wars between clans by... exterminating them completely. Later, the "Gem-Knights" teamed up with the other The clans again once more band together in order to bring an end to halt the "Vylon's" actions. As a result, they managed to break through but it is the collaboration between the "Vylon'sGem-Knights" and "[[Gishki]]" to whom credit for their eventual victory goes: " force by using [[Gem-Knight Pearl|their weakness]] against them" is the downfall of the "Vylon". After the "Vylons" disappearedare driven back, the union disbanded, and the alliances between clans once again dissolve.The "Gishki, working on " immediately resume their rituals, began invading the regions invasion of "[[Mist Valley]]" for , which had been their main objective pre-"Steelswarm". In order to obtain resources and leading from the Valley, the "Gishki" enact a genocide to on the "[[Gusto]]". Having to value justice above others, the "The Gem-Knight" saved some of the Knights intervene to [[Daigusto Emeral|rescue the remaining ]] "GustosGusto"]] left. Then, When the "[[Verzlswarm]]" virus started begins to spreadacross the Duel Terminal world, and the Gem-Knights join the "Gusto" in order to support themselves, they prayed a prayer for the "[[SacredConstellar]]s,", a legend passed down for generationslegendary band of divine warriors, to descend and help aid them. Knowing that the The "SacredConstellar" may not be strong enough to resist the "Verzlswarm" army by themselvesalone, as the "Gishki" clan falls to the virus. Knowing this, while the "Gem-Knights" fuse into [[Gem-Knight Master Diamond|the most powerful Gem-Knight]]."[[GishkiCairngorgon, Antiluminescent Knight]]" tribe spearheaded appears to be a corrupted combination (probably by the "[[Evigishki Psychelonelswarm]]" have also joined the virus) of "VerzGem-Knight Crystal", the with parts of "Gem-KnightsKnight Zirconia" could not stand by (right arm and let this potential threat go aside. Using all of their mightleft leg), the "Gem-KnightsKnight Master Diamond" (left arm and right leg), and " fuse together into their [[Gem-Knight Master Dia|ultimate fusion form]]Prismaura" (damaged head).==Members==These are the '''Gem-Knight''' Fusions and their components.===Main Deck===; Normal Monster
{| class="wikitable"
! Gem-Knight !! Type !! Mineral
|-
! | [[Gem-Knight FusionCrystal|Crystal]]! Fusion Material 1! Fusion Material || rowspan=2! Fusion Material 3| [[Rock]] || [[wikipedia:Crystal|Crystal]]
|-
| [[Gem-Knight AmethysLapis|Lapis]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[Aquawikipedia:Lapis lazuli|Lapis lazuli]]-Type
|-
| [[Gem-Knight CitrineGarnet|Garnet]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[Pyro]]-Type|- | [[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]| '''Gem-Knight'''wikipedia:Garnet| [[ThunderGarnet]]-Type
|-
| [[Gem-Knight ZirconiaSapphire|Sapphire]] || [[Aqua]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[Rockwikipedia:Sapphire|Sapphire]]-Type
|-
| [[Gem-Knight AquamarineTourmaline|Tourmaline]]|| [[Thunder]] || [[Gem-Knight Sapphirewikipedia:Tourmaline|Tourmaline]]| '''}; Effect Monster{| class="wikitable"! Gem-Knight'''!! Type !! Mineral
|-
| [[Gem-Knight RubyAlexandrite|Alexandrite]]|| rowspan=4 | [[Gem-Knight GarnetRock]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[wikipedia:Alexandrite|Alexandrite]]
|-
| [[Gem-Knight TopazEmerald|Emerald]]|| [[Gem-Knight Tourmalinewikipedia:Emerald|Emerald]]| '''Gem-Knight'''
|-
| [[Gem-Knight SeraphiLazuli|Lazuli]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[LIGHTwikipedia:Lapis lazuli|Lapis lazuli]]-Attribute
|-
| [[Gem-Knight Master DiaObsidian|Obsidian]] || [[wikipedia:Obsidian|Obsidian]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| '''[[Gem-Knight'''Quartz|Quartz]] || [[Fairy]] || [[wikipedia:Quartz| '''Gem-Knight'''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
{| class="wikitable"
! Gem-Knight !! Type !! Mineral
|-
! | [[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 [[LIGHT]] 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 PrismauraLady 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/Seraphimfield 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.
|}
A key monster to the archetype's general strategy is their LINK 2 [[Link Monster]] "[[Gem-Knight Phantom Quartz]]", who is both a searcher for all archetypal cards, and also a Fusion Summoning extender able to Fusion Summon by shuffling materials in the GY or Banish Pile back into the Deck.
To quickly search out the archetype's monsters for use as Fusion materials, the archetype can make use of archetype-specific support (e.g.: "[[Gem-Armadillo]]"), Normal Monster support (e.g.: "[[Rescue Rabbit]]", "[[Unexpected Dai]]"), or [[Rock]] support (e.g. "[[Adamancipator Researcher]]", "[[Block Dragon]]"). "[[Crystal Rose]]" is an indirect searcher that can copy the name of any "Gem-Knight" monster in Deck (allowing it to be used as a Fusion or Link Material), and sends a "Gem-Knight" from Deck to GY, which can trigger floating effects. "[[Crystal Rose]]" and "[[Brilliant Rose]]" both have effects to Special Summon themselves and copy the name of a "Gem-Knight" monster, providing indirect searching for specific Fusion Materials.
To search out the archetype's Fusion Spells, external "Fusion" support cards like "[[Predaplant Darlingtonia Cobra]]" and "[[Predaplant Ophrys Scorpio]]" can be used, but "Phantom Quartz" alone can be used to search out "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]", which can then be repeatedly used and reused. "[[Gem-Knight Quartz]]" can search out the powerful "[[Brilliant Fusion]]" and "[[Scatter Fusion]]", but has heavy restrictions attached to it.
Two key "Gem-Knight" monsters, "[[Gem-Knight Obsidian]]" and "[[Gem-Knight Lazuli]]", have non-once per turn effects that can recycle the player's monsters when sent to the GY, compensating for the costs of Fusion Summoning and extending the player's Fusion plays. "[[Gem-Knight Quartz]]" also has a GY recycle effect if it's used as a Fusion Material, albeit being once-per-turn only.
===Gem-Knight Beatdown===
The intended strategy for the "Gem-Knight" archetype is likely a [[beatdown]]-focused one, focusing on Fusion Summoning multiple "Gem-Knight" Fusion Monsters, use them to remove the opponent's cards, and defeat the opponent with the high ATK of the Fusion Monsters.
===Gem-Knight FTK===
This is an [[FTK]] strategy focused on using the effect of "[[Gem-Knight Lady Lapis Lazuli]]" and "[[Gem-Knight Master Diamond]]" (copying the effect of "Lady Lapis Lazuli") to repeatedly [[burn]] the opponent.
"Lady Lapis Lazuli" can inflict 500 damage to the opponent for each Special Summoned monster on the field. However, "Lapis Lazuli" can only be Special Summoned once per turn, necessitating the use of "Master Diamond" to copy the effect of "Lady Lapis Lazuli" and reuse its effects. Generally, Gem-Knight FTK aims to swarm the player's own field with monsters and activate the effects of "Lady Lapis Lazuli" once and "Master Diamond" twice to inflict around 8000 damage to the opponent, achieving an FTK.
=== Recommended cards ===
{{Decklist|
|normal monsters =
* [[Gem-Knight Crystal]]
* [[Gem-Knight Garnet]]
* [[Gem-Knight Lapis]]
* [[Gem-Knight Sapphire]]
* [[Gem-Knight Tourmaline]]
|effect monsters =
* [[Gem-Knight Alexandrite]]
* [[Gem-Knight Emerald]]
* [[Gem-Knight Lazuli]]
* [[Gem-Knight Obsidian]]
* [[Gem-Knight Quartz]]
* [[Brilliant Rose]]
* [[Crystal Rose]]
* [[Gem-Armadillo]]
* [[Gem-Merchant]]
* [[Gem-Turtle]]
* [[Box of Friends]]
* [[Rescue Rabbit]]
* [[Predaplant Darlingtonia Cobra]] + [[Predaplant Ophrys Scorpio]]
* [[Thunder Dragon]]
|gemini monsters =
* [[Gem-Knight Amber]]
* [[Gem-Knight Iolite]]
* [[Gem-Knight Sardonyx]]
|fusion monsters =
* [[Gem-Knight Amethyst]]
* [[Gem-Knight Aquamarine]]
* [[Gem-Knight Citrine]]
* [[Gem-Knight Lady Brilliant Diamond]]
* [[Gem-Knight Lady Lapis Lazuli]]
* [[Gem-Knight Lady Rose Diamond]]
* [[Gem-Knight Master Diamond]]
* [[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]
* [[Gem-Knight Ruby]]
* [[Gem-Knight Seraphinite]]
* [[Gem-Knight Topaz]]
* [[Gem-Knight Zirconia]]
* [[First of the Dragons]]
* [[Thunder Dragon Colossus]] (OCG or Traditional Format only)
* [[Thunder Dragon Titan]]
|xyz monsters =
* [[Gem-Knight Pearl]]
* [[Gallant Granite]]
|link monsters =
* [[Gem-Knight Phantom Quartz]]
* [[Aussa the Earth Charmer, Immovable]]
* [[Missus Radiant]]
* [[Some Summer Summoner]]
|normal spells =
* [[Absorb Fusion]]
* [[Gem-Knight Fusion]]
* [[Particle Fusion]]
* [[Thunder Dragon Fusion]]
* [[Unexpected Dai]]
* [[Gravity Balance]]
* [[Silent Doom]]
|equip spells =
* [[D.D.R. - Different Dimension Reincarnation]]
* [[Supervise]]
|continuous spells =
* [[Brilliant Fusion]] ''(OCG or Traditional Format only)''
* [[Scatter Fusion]]
|quick-play spells =
* [[Burial from a Different Dimension]]
|normal traps =
* [[Brilliant Spark]]
* [[Fragment Fusion]]
* [[Gem-Enhancement]]
* [[Back to the Front]]
|continuous traps =
* [[Call of the Haunted]]
}}
==Play style=Weaknesses=== The "Gem* Anti-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 "[[Blackwing - Kalut the Moon Shadow|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]]"/Special Summoning floodgates, 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. "[[D.D.R. Non- Different Dimension Reincarnation]]" also enable you to re-Summon the Gem-Knights banished via Gem-Knight Fusion, which can provide materials for another Fusion Summon quickly, or just to swarm the Field with strong monsters. It also can be searched or recycled via "[[Hidden Armory]]". With the release of the "Gem-Knight" [[Gemini monster]], "[[Gem-Knight Amber|AmberArea]]", "[[Gem-Knight Iolite|IoliteArchlord Kristya]]", and "[[Gem-Knight Sanyx]]" can be support with Gemini cards such as "[[Gemini SparkDimensional Barrier]]", or "[[Gemini Trap Hole]]" and "[[Supervise]]", making these cards ideal additions. As this archetype has heavy fusion support, it would also be beneficial to include Domain of the Gemini-support [[Fusion MonsterTrue Monarchs]] "[[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. Since Gem-Knights have heavy fusion support other cards that might be useful in this sense are; "[[Branch!]]", "[[Centrifugal Field]]" & "[[De-Fusion]]". 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 completely shut off 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 usagegame plan==Weakness==Despite being powerful in terms of both flexibility and speed granted by this archetype's [[Fusion Summon]]ing nature, Gem* Anti-Knights are not without their weakness. Similar to [[Evil HERO]] decks, this deck's true strength is also their greatest weakness, which is Spell floodgates like "[[Gem-Knight FusionNaturia Beast]]". The most effective way to cripple this deck is by activating or "[[Cursed Seal of the Forbidden SpellImperial Order]]" which can render "Gem-Knight Fusion" unusable for prevent the rest of the Duel. "[[Non-Fusion Area]]" can also damaging this deck further, as it can block any other attempts on Fusion Summoning, leading Gem-Knights into severe disadvantage. You can use "[[Seven Tools of the Bandit]]" or "[[Royal Decree]]" to prevent these from happening. Of course, anti-Special Summon cards such as using "[[Archlord Kristya]]" can also shut this deck down. Fortunately, some of the Gem-Knights are also [[Gemini MonstersKnight Fusion]], which means you can use "[[Gemini Spark]]" to handle most of the threats. It can also helps for shutting * GY floodgates like "[[Macro Cosmos]]" or "[[Dimensional Fissure]]" so that they will not disrupt your Fusion Summoning cycle routine further. Cards such as "[[Brionac, Dragon of can prevent the Ice Barrier]]", deck from recovering "[[Mist Wurm]]" and "[[Neo-Spacian Grand Mole]]" can also get rid of your Gem-Knights Knight Fusion Monsters easily (especially useful for dispatching "[[Gem-Knight Aquamarine]]"). To remedy this, you can use "[[Effect Veiler]]" or "[[Divine Wrath]]". Being over-reliant on * Most "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]" also can be troublesome, especially if your hand is filled with Gem-Knight Normal Monsters and you don't have any single Gem-Knight Fusion in your hand. decks use "[[Gem-Turtle]]" can help grabbing Gem-Knight Fusion faster, but some players considered it still too slow. Unfortunately, currently there's no another reliable alternative available yet to solve this problem ("[[Pot of DualityPhantom Quartz]]" can be used, but not as their only it will suspend your action for 1 turn, it also doesn't 100% guaranteed). Instead, you can include at least good amount of [[Deck Thinning]] cards (best examples are "[[Thunder Dragon]]" and "[[Volcanic Shell]]way to search ") so that you can raise the chance of drawing Gem-Knight Fusion. If you happen to use the two examples mentioned above, you should consider focusing your deck around "[[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]" and "[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]", since "[[Thunder Dragon]]" and "[[Volcanic Shell]]" are [[Thunder]]-type and [[Pyro]]-type, respectively. An making it the deck thinning strategy is to use [[Lavalval Chain]] to put Gem-Knight Fusion in the grave. [[Summoner Monk]] can help bring Lavalval Chain out quicker, but at the cost of a spell card's main chokepoint. It is also susceptible to effect veiler and warning. 
==Trivia==
* 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 ([[EARTH]] ), yet have a variety of Types, whereas the anime-based "Elemental HERO" monsters are all of one Type ([[ArchetypeWarrior]]s; ), but of different Attributes.* In context of the "gem" theme, this theme can archetype also appears to be seen as based on the "[[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 reference "Crystal Beast" Deck, respectively).* While the four "Gem-Knight" Normal Monsters are shown to be unarmed, the Power Rangers/Super Sentai series Fusion Monsters wield weapons befitting their stats and effects (much like 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]]" 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 boast seven "[[Polymerization]]"-styled cards: "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]", "[[Particle Fusion]]", "[[Pyroxene Fusion]]", "[Elemental HERO[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]]es paid tribute to American comic heroes)" 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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