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{{Infobox archetypearchseries| cut_from_names = true| image = GemknightFusionGem-TF05-JP-VGKnight.png| caption = From left to right: "[[Gem-Knight Alexandrite (anime)|Alexandrite]]", "[[Gem-Knight Lapis (anime)|Lapis]]", and "[[Gem-Knight FusionEmerald (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| other_names sets = ; Arabic* [[Hidden Arsenal 5: Steelswarm Invasion]]* [[Hidden Arsenal 6: فارس الجواهرOmega Xyz]]; Croatian* [[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: Draguljski VitezoviEpic Dawn]]* [[Duel Terminal 6b]]* [[Duel Terminal 7a]]* [[Duel Terminal 7b]]* [[Star Pack ARC-V]]* [[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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 "'''Gem-Knight'''" (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, 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-KnightsKnight" monsters are [[EARTH]] [[Attribute]], whereas their [[Type]] varies between [[Pyro]], [[Thunder]], [[Aqua]], or [[Rock]] (with one , as well as a few [[Gem-Knight Seraphinite|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]]. It was used by [[Masumi Kotsu]] in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]member. All members of this archetype are 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]]"." While the four Gem-Knight Normal Monsters are shown to be unarmedIn terms of playstyle, the nine [[Fusion Monster]]s 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 monsters focus on rapidly and what is either a wand or a slim blade; "[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]" uses a sword, repeatedly Fusion Summoning their boss monsters by searching and "[[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]" wields a lance recycling Fusion Spells and shieldMaterials. "[[Gem-Knight Zirconia]]," on the other hand, is equipped with gigantic fists seemingly to compensate for its lack of effectTheir core Fusion Spell, "[[Gem-Knight SeraphiniteFusion]]" uses a saber, and "can [[Gem-Knight Master Diamondreturn]]" uses a broadsword embedded with gems. "Gem-Knight" is itself from GY to the first, and so far, the only archetype to boast four "[[Polymerizationhand]]"-styled cards: "by [[Gem-Knight Fusionbanish]],ing 1 " "[[Particle Fusion]]," "[[Pyroxene Fusion]]," and "[[Fragment Fusion]]." Regardless, Gem Knights are capable of rapidly summoning fusion monsters with a mere "[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]" as its ability grants the user to repeatedly return itself to the owner's handmonster from GY, and with the assistance of "[[Gem-Knight Obsidian]]" and "[[Gem-Knight Lazuli]]" the user is allowed to can both recycle "Gem-Knight" normal monstersNormal Monsters. Because of thisTheir team symbol is a jewel droplet adorned with gold trim and two small, arced points. Its color varies according to the player can fusion summon several times from their extra deck during the same turnmonster or object to which 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 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 "Vylons[[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". 

 "[[Dark-line Warrior CaingorgormCairngorgon, 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) and , "Gem-Knight Master Diamond" (left arm and right leg), plus part of the helmetand "Gem-Knight Prismaura" (damaged head). ==Members==These are the '''Gem-Knight''' Fusions and their components.===Main Deck===; Normal Monster

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

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

| [[Gem-Knight CitrineSapphire|Sapphire]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[PyroAqua]]-Type|- | [[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]| '''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 SeraphiniteObsidian|Obsidian]]| '''Gem-Knight'''| [[LIGHTwikipedia:Obsidian|Obsidian]]-Attribute

| [[Gem-Knight Master DiamondQuartz|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-Knight AlexandriteIolite|Iolite]] || [[Aqua]]|| [[wikipedia:AlexandriteCordierite|AlexandriteIolite]]

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

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

| [[Gem-Knight AquamarineLady Lapis Lazuli|Lady Lapis Lazuli]] || [[Gem-Knight Lapis]]|| [[Rock]] || [[wikipedia:Aquamarine (gemstone)Lapis lazuli|AquamarineLapis lazuli]]

| [[Gem-Knight CitrineRuby|Ruby]] || [[Gem-Knight Garnet]]|| [[Pyro]] || [[wikipedia:CitrineRuby|CitrineRuby]]

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

| [[Gem-Knight EmeraldAmethyst|Amethyst]] || 1 [[Aqua]]monster || [[Aqua]] || [[wikipedia:EmeraldAmethyst|EmeraldAmethyst]]

| [[Gem-Knight GarnetCitrine|Citrine]] || 1 [[Pyro]]monster || [[Pyro]] || [[wikipedia:GarnetCitrine|GarnetCitrine]]

| [[Gem-Knight IolitePrismaura|Prismaura]] || 1 [[Thunder]]monster || [[Thunder]] || [[wikipedia:CordieritePrism (geology)|IolitePrism]]

| [[Gem-Knight LazuliLady Rose Diamond|Lady Rose Diamond]] || 1 [[Fairy]]monster || rowspan=2 | [[Fairy]] || [[wikipedia:Lapis LazuliDiamond|Lapis LazuliDiamond]]

| [[Gem-Knight Master DiamondSeraphinite|Seraphinite]] || 1 [[LIGHT]]monster || [[wikipedia:DiamondSeraphinite|DiamondSeraphinite]]

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

| [[Gem-Knight PrismauraLady Brilliant Diamond|Lady Brilliant Diamond]] || rowspan=2 | [[Rock]]|| rowspan=2 | [[wikipedia:Prism (geology)Diamond|PrismDiamond]]

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

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

| [[Gem-Knight SardonyxPhantom Quartz|Phantom Quartz]]|| [[wikipedia:OnyxPhantom quartz|SardonyxPhantom quartz]]|}===Related===* [[Gem-Armadillo]]* [[Gem-Elephant]]* [[Gem-Merchant]]| * [[Gem-Turtle]]==Playing style== The "Gem-Knight Sapphire" archetype focuses on [[Fusion Summon]]ing, accomplished with the use the archetype's many Fusion Summon-[[Spell]]| s/[[wikipediaTrap]]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:Sapphire{|Sapphire]]class="wikitable"! Fusion Spell/Trap !! Spell/Trap !! Effects !! Notes

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

| [[Gem-Knight TopazParticle Fusion]]| [[wikipedia:Topaz|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. | [[wikipedia:Tourmaline|Tourmaline]]Situational; searching effect increases consistency, but banish fusion prevents GY effects, and also archetype-locks the player's summons.

| [[Gem-Knight ZirconiaBrilliant Fusion]]| [[wikipedia:Zircon|Zircon]]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.

| [[Gem-ArmadilloScatter Fusion]]| [[wikipedia:Carnelian|Carnelian]] / [[wikipedia:ArmadilloIf your opponent controls a monster, Fusion Summons non-Rock "Gem-Knight" using Main Deck materials. Also applies Extra Deck Special Summoning restriction.|Armadillo]]Conditionally valuable; despite also fusing from Deck, the restrictions on the card's effects forces a going-second beatdown-focused build.

| [[Gem-ElephantPyroxene Fusion]]| [[wikipedia:Red beryl|Red beryl]] / [[wikipedia:Elephant|Elephant]]|-rowspan = 2 | [[Gem-Merchant]]Trap | [[wikipedia:Turquoise|Turquoise]] Fusion Summons using hand/ [[wikipedia:Magician (fantasy)|Magician]]|-| [[Gem-Turtle]]| [[wikipedia:Jadefield materials. |Jade]] / [[wikipedia:Turtle|Turtle]]Situational; 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 effects. The Gemarchetype-Knight's Normal Monsters benefit from most Normal Monster specific support cards, as well as (e.g.: "[[Gem-MerchantArmadillo]]")," whose effect resembles that of Normal Monster support (e.g.: "[[Blackwing - Kalut the Moon ShadowRescue Rabbit]]". , "[[Gem-Knight AlexandriteUnexpected Dai]]" and "), or [[Gem-ArmadilloRock]]" provide excellent search power to facilitate this strategysupport (e. The archetype's key card is "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 Gem-Knight banished from the Graveyardg. [[Discard]] effects can come in handy: cards such as "[[Phoenix Wing Wind BlastAdamancipator Researcher]]" can remove threats from the field, while also loading the Graveyard to pay this cost. "[[D.D.R. - Different Dimension ReincarnationBlock Dragon]]" and ). "[[Chaos ZoneCrystal Rose]]" is an indirect searcher that can re-Summon copy the Gem-Knights banished via name of any "[[Gem-Knight " monster in Deck (allowing it to be used as a Fusion]]"or Link Material), essentially rendering the cost moot and restocking the hand with materials for another Fusion Summon. Pairing sends a "[[Gem-Knight Master Diamond]]" with the field spell from Deck to GY, which can trigger floating effects. "[[Catapult ZoneCrystal Rose]]" is also a good tactic. As and "[[Gem-Knight Master DiamondBrilliant Rose]]'s effect allows it " both have effects to gain 100 attack points with every Gem-Knight in the Graveyard, it's prevented from getting destroyed by battle once per turn Special Summon themselves and send one Rock-Type from copy the Deck to the Graveyard instead. By feeding in cards such as name of a "[[Gem-Knight Lazuli]]"monster, itproviding indirect searching for specific Fusion Materials.To search out the archetype's ATK will steadily rise over 3000Fusion Spells, which causes it to become less vulnerable and it can come in handy when dealing with external "Fusion" support cards such as like "[[Hieratic Sun Dragon Overlord of HeliopolisPredaplant Darlingtonia Cobra]]". The release of both [[Xyz Monster]]s and "[[Rescue RabbitPredaplant Ophrys Scorpio]]" give can be used, but "Gem-Knights" another welcome boost. "Rescue RabbitPhantom Quartz" alone can bring be used to search out the materials for any "Gem-Knight" Fusion Monsters (or even Xyz Summoning "[[Gem-Knight PearlFusion]]"), which can then be repeatedly used and the effect of reused. "[[Gem-Knight AmberQuartz]]" can return a banished Rabbit to search out the hand for further usage.  == Recommended cards =={{Decklist|Vanilla Style|normal monsters =*powerful "[[Gem-Knight GarnetBrilliant Fusion]]*" and "[[Gem-Knight SapphireScatter Fusion]]", but has heavy restrictions attached to it.*[[Two key "Gem-Knight Tourmaline]]|effect " monsters =*[[Box of Friends]]*[[Gem-Armadillo]]*, "[[Gem-Knight AlexandriteObsidian]]*" and "[[Gem-Knight Lazuli]]*[[Gem", have non-Knight Obsidian]]*[[Gorz once per turn effects that can recycle the player's monsters when sent to the Emissary of Darkness]]*[[Morphing Jar]]*[[Neo-Spacian Grand Mole]]*[[RedoxGY, Dragon Ruler compensating for the costs of Boulders]]*[[Rescue Rabbit]]*[[Summoner Monk]]*[[Snipe Hunter]]*[[Thunder Dragon]]*[[Tragoedia]]*[[Volcanic Shell]]|fusion monsters =*Fusion Summoning and extending the player's Fusion plays. "[[Gem-Knight AmethystQuartz]]*[[Gem" also has a GY recycle effect if it's used as a Fusion Material, albeit being once-Knight Aquamarine]]*[[Gemper-Knight Citrine]]turn only.*[[===Gem-Knight Master Diamond]]Beatdown===*[[The intended strategy for the "Gem-Knight Pearl]]*" archetype is likely a [[Gem-Knight Prismaurabeatdown]]*[[Gem-Knight Ruby]]*[[focused one, focusing on Fusion Summoning multiple "Gem-Knight Seraphinite]]*[[Gem-Knight Topaz]]*[[Gem-Knight Zirconia]]|synchro monsters =*[[Stardust Dragon]]|xyz monsters =*[[Daigusto Emeral]]*[[Evigishki Merrowgeist]]*[[Evilswarm Ouroboros]]*[[Fairy King Albverdich]]*[[Gaia Dragon" Fusion Monsters, use them to remove the Thunder Charger]]*[[Gagaga Cowboy]] *[[Infernal Flame Vixen]]*[[Lavalval Chain]]*[[Leviair opponent's cards, and defeat the Sea Dragon]]*[[Maestroke opponent with the Symphony Djinn]] *[[Mecha Phantom Beast Dracossack]]*[[Number 11: Big Eye]]*[[Number 16: Shock Master]]*[[Number 39: Utopia]]*[[Number 50: Blackship high ATK of Corn]]the Fusion Monsters.*[[Photon Papilloperative]]*[[Princess Cologne (card)]]|spells =*[[Burial from a Different Dimension]]*[[Creature Swap]]*[[D.D.R. - Different Dimension Reincarnation]]*[[Dark Factory of Mass Production]]*[[==Gem-Knight Fusion]]*[[Mind Control]]*[[Night Beam]]*[[Pot of Duality]]*[[Super Polymerization]]|traps FTK===*This is an [[Common CharityFTK]]*[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]*[[Destruction Jammer]]*[[Justi-Break]]*[[Magical Hats]]*[[Phoenix Wing Wind Blast]]*[[Pyroxene Fusion]]*[[Raigeki Break]]*[[Return from strategy focused on using the Different Dimension]]*[[Fragment Fusion]]}} {{Decklist|Gemini Style|effect monsters =*[[Gem-Armadillo]]*of "[[Gem-Knight AmberLady Lapis Lazuli]]*" and "[[Gem-Knight IoliteMaster Diamond]]*" (copying the effect of "Lady Lapis Lazuli") to repeatedly [[Gem-Knight Obsidianburn]]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 Sardonyx]]*[[Gem-Merchant]]*[[Gem-Turtle]]*[[Grandsoil FTK aims to swarm the Elemental Lord]]*[[Morphing Jar]]|fusion player's own field with monsters =*[[Gem-Knight Amethyst]]*[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]*[[Gem-Knight and activate the effects of "Lady Lapis Lazuli" once and "Master Diamond]]" twice to inflict around 8000 damage to the opponent, achieving an FTK.*[[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]*[[Gem-Knight Seraphinite]]*[[Gem-Knight Zirconia]]*[[Superalloy Beast Raptinus]]|xyz monsters =*[[Gem-Knight Pearl]]*[[Daigusto Emeral]]*[[Fairy King Albverdich]]*[[Lavalval Chain]]|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]]*[[Phoenix Wing Wind Blast]]*[[Pyroxene Fusion]]*[[Raigeki Break]]*[[Return from the Different Dimension]]*[[Fragment Fusion]]}}Recommended cards ==={{Decklist|Maximillian beatdown Style

*[[Alexandrite DragonGem-Knight Crystal]]* [[Gem-Knight Garnet]]*[[Gem-Knight CrystalLapis]]*[[Gem-Knight Sapphire]]*[[Gem-Knight Tourmaline]]

*[[Elemental HERO PrismaGem-Knight Alexandrite]]*[[Gem-Knight AlexandriteEmerald]]*[[Gem-Knight EmeraldLazuli]]*[[Gem-Knight IoliteObsidian]]*[[Gem-Knight ObsidianQuartz]]* [[Brilliant Rose]]* [[Crystal Rose]]* [[Gem-Armadillo]]* [[Gem-Merchant]]*[[Gem-Knight SardonyxTurtle]]* [[Box of Friends]]*[[Rescue Rabbit]]*[[Second BoosterPredaplant Darlingtonia Cobra]] + [[Predaplant Ophrys Scorpio]]* [[Thunder Dragon]]|gemini monsters =* [[Gem-Knight Amber]]* [[Gem-Knight Iolite]]*[[Vylon PrismGem-Knight Sardonyx]]

*[[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]]|synchro monsters =* [[First of the Dragons]]* [[Thunder Dragon Colossus]] (OCG or Traditional Format only)*[[Stardust Thunder DragonTitan]]

*[[Lavalval ChainGem-Knight Pearl]]*[[Number 16: Shock MasterGallant Granite]]|link monsters =*[[Number 32: Shark DrakeGem-Knight Phantom Quartz]]*[[Number 39: UtopiaAussa the Earth Charmer, Immovable]]*[[Photon PapilloperativeMissus Radiant]]* [[Some Summer Summoner]]|normal spells =*[[Catapult ZoneAbsorb Fusion]]*[[Gem-Knight Fusion]]*[[Fighting SpiritParticle Fusion]]*[[Mist BodyThunder Dragon Fusion]]*[[Particle FusionUnexpected Dai]]*[[Nobleman of CrossoutGravity Balance]]*[[Swords of Revealing LightSilent Doom]]*[[Back to Square One]]|equip spells =*[[Mystical Space TyphoonD.D.R. - Different Dimension Reincarnation]]*[[Banner of CourageSupervise]]|traps continuous spells =*[[Bottomless Shifting SandBrilliant Fusion]]''(OCG or Traditional Format only)''*[[Bottomless Trap HoleScatter Fusion]]|quick-play spells =*[[Fragment FusionBurial from a Different Dimension]]|normal traps =*[[A Hero EmergesBrilliant Spark]]*[[Compulsory Evacuation DeviceFragment Fusion]]*[[Pyroxene FusionGem-Enhancement]]*[[Return from Back to the Different DimensionFront]]|continuous traps =*[[Scrap-Iron ScarecrowCall of the Haunted]]

===Weaknesses===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," or "[[Armageddon Designator]]" (the latter if your opponent also just so happens to be using "Gem-Knights" too,) 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 (plus "[[Anti-Fusion Device]]" and "[[Steelswarm StingArchlord Kristya]]" can expunge Fusions on the Field). "[[Torrential Tribute]]" and "[[Needle Ceiling]]", if activated at the right time, can also knock the Gem-Knight player off balance. Fortunately, "[[Seven Tools of the Bandit]]" or "[[Royal Decree]]" can be reliable answers for those threats but not for cards like "[[Dark HoleDimensional Barrier]]", "[[Lightning Vortex]]" or even "[[4-Starred Ladybug of Doom]]" (all non-Fusion "Gem-Knights" and some Domain of their support are [[Level]] 4,) which will involve varying stratagems to counteract against (i.e. "[[Dark Bribe]]" and "[[Royal Command]]"). A more typical concern would be anti-Special Summoning 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 like "[[Gemini SparkTrue Monarchs]]" can be used to handle threats of this nature. The same applies for cards like "[[Macro Cosmos]]" or "[[Dimensional Fissure]]," so that they will not disrupt completely shut off the stream of Fusionsdeck's game plan. Cards such as "[[Mist Wurm]]", "[[Byser Shock]]", "[[Guardian Sphinx]]" "[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]", "[[Compulsory Escape Device]]" and "[[Neo* Anti-Spacian Grand Mole]]" can also get rid of your Gem-Knights Fusion Monsters (especially useful for dispatching Spell floodgates like "[[Gem-Knight Aquamarine]]" and "[[Gem-Knight Amethyst]]"). "[[Effect VeilerNaturia Beast]]" or "[[Divine WrathImperial Order]]" are readily available responses. Occasionally, a Gem-Knight player's hand may clog up with Normal Monsters in a moment where can prevent the deck from using "[[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 (recovering "[[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). 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 "[[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]" and "[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]," since "[[Thunder Dragon]]" and "[[Volcanic Shell]]" are [[Thunder]]-type and [[Pyro]]-type, listed as materials on the above-mentioned cards, respectively. Another strategy in this vein is using "[[Lavalval Chain]]" to put "[[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: it is susceptible to cards such as "[[Effect Veiler]]", "[[Bottomless Trap Hole]]" and "[[Solemn Warning]]." * Most "Gem-Knight " decks that utilize either use "[[Gem-Knight AlexandritePhantom Quartz]]" or "[[Rescue Rabbit]]" are also susceptible as their only way to search "[[Mirror of Oaths]]", resulting a possibly loss of momentum. "[[Skill Drain]]" 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]]". Finally, "Gem-Knight"s alone have no way of bouncing back into play once they're [[Banish]]ed, making [[Macro]] Decks a heckuva mis-match for them. However this can be alleviated with it the use of Gemini Spark in a Gemini Build, or a simple MST (Mystical Space Typhoon) to get rid of Macro Cosmos or Dimensional Fissuredeck's main chokepoint. Miracle Dig and Burial from a Different Dimension can also return Gem-Knights back to the Graveyard for further use. 

* 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>[Official Thread]</nowiki> Hidden Arsenal 4 : Special Edition post #123 |author=[[Crystal BeastKevin 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-Knights" can also reference the Power Rangers/Super Sentai series (much like the "Elemental HEROKnight" monsters pay tribute to American comic * Gem-Knights are all of one Attribute ([[EARTH]]), yet have a variety of Types, whereas most the anime-based "[[Elemental HERO]]" monsters are nearly all of one Type ([[Warrior]]) , but of different Attributes.* In context of the "gem" theme, this archetype also appears to be 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).* 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]]" 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]]", "[[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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