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 "'''"Gem-Knight"''', spelled '''"Gemknight"''' (ジェムナイト ''Jemunaito'') in Japan, 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, arced points. Its color varies according to They are used by [[Julia Krystal]] in the monster or object to which it is attached''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]'' anime. All "Gem-Knights Knight" monsters are [[EARTH]] [[Attribute]], whereas their [[Type]] varies between [[Pyro]], [[Thunder]], [[Aqua]], or [[Rock]]-, as well as a few [[TypeFairy]] (with one Fairy exception), in keeping with the cardinal elements: fire, wind, water, and earth, respectively. "Gem-Knights" are further subdivided into trios: each [[Type]] includes a [[Normal Monster|Normal]] member, a [[Gemini monster|Gemini]] member, and a [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]]member. They All members of this archetype are all named after different minerals. Aesthetically, they appear to be a 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 evidenced in cards such as "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]"," whose artwork is clearly a merging of "[[Crystal Release]]" and "[[Miracle Fusion]]".In terms of playstyle, " While the four Gem-Knight [[Normal Monster]]s are shown to be unarmed, the nine [[" monsters focus on rapidly and repeatedly Fusion Monster]]s wield 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 Amethystbanish]]ing 1 " carries a shield and what is either a wand or a slim blade; "[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]" uses a swordmonster from GY, and "[[Gem-Knight PrismauraObsidian]]" wields a lance and shield. "[[Gem-Knight ZirconiaLazuli]]," on the other hand, is equipped with gigantic fists seemingly to compensate for its lack of effect, can both recycle "[[Gem-Knight Seraphinite]]" uses a saber, and "[[Gem-Knight Master Diamond]]" uses a broadsword embedded with gemsNormal Monsters. "Gem-Knight" Their team symbol is the first, a jewel droplet adorned with gold trim and so fartwo small, arced points. Its color varies according to the only archetype monster or object to boast four "[[Polymerization]]"-styled cards: "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]," "[[Particle Fusion]]," "[[Pyroxene Fusion]]," and "[[Fragment Fusion]]which it is attached." This allows "Gem-Knight" to perform Fusions with far greater speed and efficiency than any comparable archetype, given that "[[Pyroxene Fusion]]" and "[[Fragment Fusion]]" in particular are [[Trap Card]]s. ==StoryLore=={{Main|Duel Terminal Master Guide card storylines|Master Guide 5 card storylines|Master Duel card storylines#The Pyroxene Warriors}}A group of warriors endowed with the power of minerals, the "Gem-Knights" value honor above all else and disapprove of battle for the sake of battle. At the provocation of the barbaric "[[Laval]]"," however, they are forced to take up arms and protect the clans from their wanton destruction. However, the "[[Steelswarm]]" begin to invade the surface land, intending to take over. The Gem-Knights join up with the other clans in a temporary union spearheaded by the "[[Vylon]]s"." Along the way, they obtain [[Gem-Knight Prismaura|new powers]] with which to resist the "Steelswarm"." Although the "[[Steelswarm]]" are quickly dispatched, conflict is far from over. The "Vylons" decide to exterminate the clans in order to prevent future wars.The clans once more band together in order to halt the "[[Vylon]]"," but 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" are driven back, the alliances between clans once 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]]"." The Gem-Knights intervene to [[Daigusto Emeral|rescue the remaining]] "[[Gusto]]".When the "[[lswarm]]" virus begins to spread across the Duel Terminal world, the Gem-Knights join the "[[Gusto]]" in a prayer for the "[[Constellar]]," a legendary band of divine warriors, to aid them. The "[[Constellar]]" may not be strong enough to resist the "lswarm" army alone, as the "[[Gishki]]" clan falls to the virus. Knowing this, the "Gem-Knights" fuse into [[Gem-Knight Master Diamond|the most powerful Gem-Knight]]. 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 FusionCrystal|Crystal]]! Fusion Material 1! Fusion Material || rowspan=2! Fusion Material 3| [[Rock]] || [[wikipedia:Crystal|Crystal]]

| [[Gem-Knight AmethystLapis|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 SeraphiniteLazuli|Lazuli]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[LIGHTwikipedia:Lapis lazuli|Lapis lazuli]]-Attribute

| [[Gem-Knight Master DiamondObsidian|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

! | [[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 AmethystRuby|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 SardonyxPhantom Quartz|Phantom Quartz]] || [[wikipedia:Phantom quartz|Phantom quartz]]| Sardonyx}|===Related===* [[Gem-Armadillo]]| * [[Gem-Knight SapphireElephant]]| Sapphire|* [[Gem-Merchant]]| * [[Gem-Turtle]]==Playing style== The "Gem-Knight Topaz" 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:{| Topazclass="wikitable"! Fusion Spell/Trap !! Spell/Trap !! Effects !! Notes

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

| [[Gem-Knight SeraphiniteBrilliant Fusion]]| Seraphinite/Seraphim| 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 Master Diamond]]" using Main Deck materials. Also applies Extra Deck Special Summoning restriction.| DiamondConditionally valuable; despite also fusing from Deck, the restrictions on the card's effects forces a going-second beatdown-focused build.

| [[Gem-TurtlePyroxene Fusion]]| Turtle| rowspan = 2 | Trap || Fusion Summons using hand/Jadefield materials. || Situational; Traps are delayed by one turn.

| [[Gem-MerchantFragment Fusion]]| Spellcaster|-| [[Gem-Knight Fusion]]Summons using GY materials, [[Particle Fusion]]by banishing them. || Situational; less resource intensive, [[Pyroxene Fusion]], [[Fragment Fusion]]| Several Crystalsbut Traps are delayed by one turn.

 ==Play style== The "Gem-Knight" employs rapid A key monster to the archetype's general strategy is their LINK 2 [[Fusion Summon|FusionLink Monster]] [[Beatdown]] strategy (similar to "[[Elemental HEROGem-Knight Phantom Quartz]]" monsters), accomplished with 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 use Deck.To quickly search out the archetype's four monsters for use as Fusion Spells/Traps and a wide array materials, the archetype can make use of recycling effectsarchetype-specific support (e.g. The : "[[Gem-Knight's [[Normal MonsterArmadillo]]s benefit from most "), Normal Monster support cards(e.g.: "[[Rescue Rabbit]]", as well as "[[Gem-MerchantUnexpected Dai]]"),or [[Rock]] support (e.g. "[[Adamancipator Researcher]]" whose effect resembles that of , "[[Blackwing - Kalut the Moon ShadowBlock 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 Alexandrite" from Deck to GY, which can trigger floating effects. "[[Crystal Rose]]" and "[[Gem-ArmadilloBrilliant Rose]]" provide excellent search power both have effects to facilitate this strategySpecial Summon themselves and copy the name of a "Gem-Knight" monster, providing indirect searching for specific Fusion Materials. The To search out the archetype's key card is 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, apart from granting access to its vast arsenal of powerful Fusions, can return itself to the hand at the price of a then be repeatedly used and reused. "[[Gem-Knight banished from Quartz]]" can search out the Graveyard. powerful "[[DiscardBrilliant Fusion]] effects can come in handy: cards such as " and "[[Phoenix Wing Wind BlastScatter Fusion]]" can remove threats from the field, while also loading the Graveyard but has heavy restrictions attached to pay this costit. Two key "Gem-Knight" monsters, "[[D.D.R. Gem- Different Dimension ReincarnationKnight Obsidian]]" can re-Summon the Gem-Knights banished via and "[[Gem-Knight FusionLazuli]]", essentially rendering have non-once per turn effects that can recycle the player's monsters when sent to the GY, compensating for the cost moot costs of Fusion Summoning and restocking extending the hand with materials for another player's Fusion Summonplays. The release of both "[[Xyz MonsterGem-Knight Quartz]]" also has a GY recycle effect if it's and 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 [[Rescue Rabbitbeatdown]]" give -focused one, focusing on Fusion Summoning multiple "Gem-KnightsKnight" another welcome boostFusion Monsters, use them to remove the opponent's cards, and defeat the opponent with the high ATK of the Fusion Monsters. "Rescue Rabbit" can bring out ===Gem-Knight FTK===This is an [[FTK]] strategy focused on using the materials for any effect of "[[Gem-KnightLady Lapis Lazuli]]" Fusion Monsters (or even Xyz Summoning and "[[Gem-Knight PearlMaster Diamond]]"), and (copying the effect of "Lady Lapis Lazuli") to repeatedly [[Gem-Knight Amberburn]]the opponent."Lady Lapis Lazuli" can return a banished Rabbit inflict 500 damage to the hand opponent for further usageeach 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|Vanilla Style|normal monsters =*[[Volcanic ShellGem-Knight Crystal]]*[[Gem-ArmadilloKnight Garnet]]*[[Thunder DragonGem-Knight Lapis]]*[[NeoGem-Spacian Grand MoleKnight Sapphire]]*[[Gorz the Emissary of DarknessGem-Knight Tourmaline]]|effect monsters =*[[Gem-Knight GarnetAlexandrite]]*[[Gem-Knight LazuliEmerald]]*[[Gem-Knight ObsidianLazuli]]*[[Gem-Knight SapphireObsidian]]*[[Gem-Knight TourmalineQuartz]]*[[TragoediaBrilliant Rose]]*[[Summoner MonkCrystal Rose]]*[[Morphing JarGem-Armadillo]]*[[Rescue RabbitGem-Merchant]]*[[Gem-Knight AlexandriteTurtle]] <u>Extra deck</u>*[[Daigusto EmeralBox of Friends]]*[[Fairy King AlbverdichRescue Rabbit]]*[[Gem-Knight AmethystPredaplant Darlingtonia Cobra]] + [[Predaplant Ophrys Scorpio]]*[[Gem-Knight AquamarineThunder Dragon]]|gemini monsters =*[[Gem-Knight CitrineAmber]]*[[Gem-Knight Master DiamondIolite]]*[[Gem-Knight PearlSardonyx]]|fusion monsters =*[[Gem-Knight PrismauraAmethyst]]*[[Gem-Knight RubyAquamarine]]*[[Gem-Knight SeraphiniteCitrine]]*[[Gem-Knight TopazLady Brilliant Diamond]]*[[Gem-Knight ZirconiaLady Lapis Lazuli]]*[[Lavalval ChainGem-Knight Lady Rose Diamond]]*[[Gagaga CowboyGem-Knight Master Diamond]] *[[Number 39: UtopiaGem-Knight Prismaura]] *[[Maestroke the Symphony DjinnGem-Knight Ruby]] *[[Number 11: Big EyeGem-Knight Seraphinite]] *[[Stardust DragonGem-Knight Topaz]]*[[Infernal Flame VixenGem-Knight Zirconia]]*[[Mecha Phantom Beast DragossackFirst of the Dragons]]*[[Gaia Thunder Dragon, the Thunder ChargerColossus]](OCG or Traditional Format only)*[[Evigishki MerrowgeistThunder Dragon Titan]]|xyz monsters =*[[Evilswarm OuroborosGem-Knight Pearl]]*[[Kachi Kochi DragonGallant Granite]]|link monsters =*[[Photon PapilloperativeGem-Knight Phantom Quartz]]*[[Number 50: Blackship of CornAussa the Earth Charmer, Immovable]]*[[Number 16: Shock MasterMissus Radiant]]*[[Leviair the Sea DragonSome Summer Summoner]]|normal spells =*[[D.D.R. - Different Dimension Reincarnation]]*[[Dark Factory of Mass Production]]*[[Burial from a Different DimensionAbsorb Fusion]]*[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]*[[Creature SwapParticle Fusion]]*[[Super PolymerizationThunder Dragon Fusion]]*[[Pot of DualityUnexpected Dai]]*[[Mind ControlGravity Balance]]*[[Night BeamSilent Doom]] |traps equip spells =*[[Compulsory Evacuation DeviceD.D.R. - Different Dimension Reincarnation]]*[[Destruction JammerSupervise]]|continuous spells = *[[Pyroxene Brilliant Fusion]]''(OCG or Traditional Format only)''*[[Raigeki BreakScatter Fusion]] (or |quick-play spells =* [[Phoenix Wing Wind BlastBurial from a Different Dimension]].)|normal traps =*[[Return from the Different DimensionBrilliant Spark]]*[[Tablet Fragment Fusion]]*[[Common CharityGem-Enhancement]]*[[Magical HatsBack to the Front]]|continuous traps =*[[Justi-BreakCall of the Haunted]]

{{Decklist|Gemini Style|monsters =*[[Gem-Knight Amber]]*[[Gem-Knight Iolite]]*[[Gem-Knight Obsidian]]*[[Gem-Knight Sardonyx]]*[[Grandsoil the Elemental Lord]]*[[Gem-Armadillo]]*[[Gem-Merchant]]*[[Gem-Turtle]]*[[Morphing Jar]] <u>Extra deck</u>*[[Daigusto Emeral]]*[[Fairy King Albverdich]]*[[Gem-Knight Amethyst]]*[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]*[[Gem-Knight Master Diamond]]*[[Gem-Knight Pearl]]*[[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]*[[Gem-Knight Seraphinite]]*[[Gem-Knight Zirconia]]*[[Lavalval Chain]]*[[Superalloy Beast Raptinus]] |spells =*[[Burial from a Different Dimension]]*[[Dark Factory of Mass Production]]*[[D.D.R. - Different Dimension Reincarnation]]*[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]*[[Gemini Spark]]*[[Supervise]]*[[Super Polymerization]] |traps =*[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]*[[Cursed Seal of the Forbidden Spell]]*[[Destruction Jammer]]*[[Paradox Fusion]]*[[Pyroxene Fusion]]*[[Raigeki Break]] (or [[Phoenix Wing Wind Blast]].)*[[Return from the Different Dimension]]*[[Tablet Fusion]]}} =Weaknesses=Weakness==Despite its speed and flexibility, Gem-Knights are not without weaknesses. Like the [[Evil HERO]] [[archetype]], which relies on "[[Dark Fusion]]" and "[[Dark Calling]]", the Gem-Knights depends upon their "[[Gem* Anti-Knight Fusion]]" for their usual repeated Fusion Summons (unless other Fusion Spell/Traps like "[[Pyroxene Fusion]]" also included). One of the most effective ways to cripple it is to activate a card like "[[Cursed Seal of the Forbidden Spell]]Special Summoning floodgates," which can render it unusable for the rest of the Duel. such as "[[Non-Fusion Area]]" can also damage its play-style, blocking all attempts at Fusion Summoning, leaving the deck at a severe disadvantage. "[[Torrential TributeArchlord Kristya]]" and , "[[Needle CeilingDimensional Barrier]]", if activated at the right time, can also knock the Gem-Knight player off balance. Fortunately, or "[[Seven Tools Domain of the Bandit]]" or "[[Royal DecreeTrue Monarchs]]" can be reliable answers for those threatscompletely shut off the deck's game plan. A more typical concern would be anti* Anti-Special Summon cards such as "[[Archlord Kristya]]", which are not as easily dealt with once on the field. Due to the [[Gemini Monster]] portion of the archetype, however, support Spell floodgates like "[[Gemini Spark]]" can be used to handle threats of this nature. The same applies for cards like "[[Macro CosmosNaturia Beast]]" or "[[Dimensional FissureImperial Order]]," so that they will not disrupt can prevent the stream of Fusions. Cards such as "[[Mist Wurm]]", "[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]" and deck from using "[[Neo-Spacian Grand Mole]]" can also get rid of your Gem-Knights Knight Fusion Monsters (especially useful for dispatching "[[Gem-Knight Aquamarine]]" and "[[Gem-Knight Amethyst]]"). "[[Effect Veiler]]" or "[[Divine Wrath]]" are readily available responses. Occasionally, a Gem-Knight player's hand may clog up with Normal Monsters in a moment where [[Gem-Knight Fusion]] is nowhere to be found. This condition can be even worse if * GY floodgates like "[[Rescue RabbitMacro Cosmos]]" also included in the mix, since Rescue Rabbit can only Special Summon those Normal Monsters from prevent the Deck. "[[Gem-Turtle]]" can sometimes provide a remedy, as it retrieves a copy deck from the Deck and places it in the hand, but some players consider it dangerously slow in a fast-paced meta. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed alternative available yet to solve this problem ("[[Pot of Duality]]" can be used, but not only will it suspend Fusion Summoning for a turn, but it also may not work as intended). Most Gem-Knight decks that utilize either "[[Gem-Knight Alexandrite]]" or "[[Rescue Rabbit]]" are also susceptible to "[[Mirror of Oaths]]", resulting a possibly loss of momentum. "[[Skill Drain]]recovering " can also dangerous, since it will disable most in-field Gem-Knight Fusion Monster's effect such as "[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]", "[[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]" or "[[Gem-Knight Seraphinite]]". Proper [[Deck Thinning]] cards can be used to increase the odds of drawing the correct cards; "[[Thunder Dragon]]" and "[[Volcanic Shell]]" are prime candidates for this role. If one or both are utilized, consider focusing the Deck around * Most "[[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]" and decks use "[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]," since "[[Thunder Dragon]]" and "[[Volcanic ShellPhantom Quartz]]" are [[Thunder]]-type and [[Pyro]]-type, listed as materials on the above-mentioned cards, respectively. Another strategy in this vein is using "[[Lavalval Chain]]" their only way to put search "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]" in the Grave. "[[Summoner Monk]]" can quickly put "[[Lavalval Chain]]" on the field at the cost of a Spell Card, but be warned: making it is susceptible to cards such as "[[Effect Veiler]]", "[[Bottomless Trap Hole]]" and "[[Solemn Warning]]the deck's main 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=[[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>[Crystal BeastOfficial 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=[[archetypeKevin Tewart]]s|date=July 21, 2011 |publisher=Pojo.com Forums}}</ref>** "Gem-KnightsKnight" can also reference the Power Rangers/Super Sentai series monsters are all of one Attribute (much like [[EARTH]]), yet have a variety of Types, whereas the anime-based "Elemental HERO" monsters pay tribute are all of one Type ([[Warrior]]), but of different Attributes.* In context of the "gem" theme, this archetype also appears to American comic heroesbe 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 "Crystal Beast" Deck, respectively).* It seems there once was 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 Heliotrope/Bloodstone,Topaz]]" uses twin-bladed tonfa** "[[Gem-Knight Amethyst]]" carries a shield and what is either a wand or a slim blade** "[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]" but it was infected by the uses a fire sword** "[[lswarmGem-Knight Prismaura]]" wields a lance and became shield** "[[Evilswarm HeliotropeGem-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-Knights are all of one Attribute (Knight" is the first and, so far, only archetype to boast seven "[[Polymerization]]"-styled cards: "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]", "[[Particle Fusion]]", "[[Pyroxene Fusion]]", "[[Fragment Fusion]]", "[[EARTHAbsorb Fusion]])", yet have a variety of Types"[[Brilliant Fusion]]", whereas most and "[[Scatter Fusion]]".* The archetypal Spell Card "[[Elemental HEROBrilliant Fusion]]" monsters are nearly all formed a splashable engine outside of one Type ("Gem-Knight" archetypal decks, as it can Fusion Summon "[[WarriorGem-Knight Seraphinite]]) but of different Attributes" 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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