{{Infobox archetypearchseries| cut_from_names = true| image = RiteofSpirit-TF04Mat-JPWCQRegional-VGGravekeepers.jpgpng| caption = From left to right: "[[Gravekeeper's CurseHeretic|Heretic]]", "[[Gravekeeper's ChiefNobleman|Nobleman]]" and , "[[Gravekeeper's GuardOracle|Oracle]]" performing a ritual involving , "[[Cobraman SakuzyGravekeeper's Ambusher|Ambusher]]" in the artwork of and "[[Rite of SpiritGravekeeper's Shaman|Shaman]]"| ja_name = {{Ruby|墓|はか}}{{Ruby|守|もり}}| romaji = Hakamori| ja_anime = {{Ruby|墓|はか}}{{Ruby|守|もり}}の| romaji_anime = Hakamorino| fr_name = Protecteurs du Tombeau| de_name = Grabwächter| it_name = Custode di Tombe| ko_name = 묘지기의묘지기|ko_hanja =墓???墓지기| ko_romanized = Myojigi| ko_name2 = 묘지기의| ko_hanja2 = 墓지기의| ko_romanized2 = MyojigiuiMyojigi-ui| pt_name = do Coveiro| pt_name2 = Coveiro (formerly)| es_name = Cuidador de Tumbas| anime = * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]| sets = * [[Spell Ruler]]

* [[Starstrike BlastLegacy of the Valiant]]* [[Soul Fusion]]| tcg =* [[Spell Ruler]] (''TCG'' only)

* [[Structure Deck: Marik (TCG)|Structure Deck: Marik]]* [[Sneak Preview Participation Starstrike Blast]]* [[Duel Terminal 6b]]* [[Battle Pack Tournament Prize Cards]]* [[Legendary Collection 3: Series Yugi's World Mega Pack]]* [[Legendary Collection 4: Joey's World Mega Pack]]* [[Premium Gold]]* [[2014 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]]* [[Speed Duel Starter Decks: Destiny Masters]]* [[Speed Duel: Arena of Lost Souls]]* [[2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack]]* [[Speed Duel Demo Deck 2020]]* [[King's Court]]* [[Magnificent Mavens]]* [[Photon Hypernova]]| ocg =

* [[Tournament Pack 2011 VolBeginner's Edition 1]]* [[Expert Edition Volume.31]]* [[Expert Edition Volume.4]]

* [[Structure Deck: Marik (OCG)]]* [[Duel Terminal - Xyz Startup!!]]* [[Tournament Pack 2011 Vol.3]]* [[Beginner's Edition1 (2011)]]* [[Duelist Edition Volume 1]]* [[Duelist Edition Volume 4]]* [[Advanced Tournament Pack 2013 Vol.4]]* [[Extra Pack: Knights of Order]]* [[Tournament Pack 2018 Vol.3]]* [[Duelist Pack: Duelists of Pyroxene]]* [[Pharaonic Legend Pack]]| korea =* [[Expansion Pack Vol.2]]* [[Tournament Pack 2012 Vol.12]]* [[Advanced Event Pack 2014 Vol.1]]* [[Marik Structure DeckPrecious Pack Volume 2]]| anime =* [[Legendary Collection 3 MegaYu-Gi-PackOh! GX]]* [[Legacy of the ValiantYu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]

"'''Gravekeeper's'''", known as "'''Gravekeeper'''" ({{Ruby|墓|はか}}{{Ruby|守|もり}} ''Hakamori'') in the ''[[OCG]]'',<ref group=Notes>is an [[archetype]] of [[Spellcaster]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] based on ancient Egyptian tomb-keepers. The theme is heavily related to the "[[Necrovalley (archetype)|Necrovalley]]" archetype of Spell and Trap cards, and its strategy revolves around the eponymous "[[Necrovalley]]" Field Spell.In Japanese, the archetype was originally known as "'''Gravekeeper's'Hakamori no'' " ({{Ruby|墓|はか}}{{Ruby|守|もり}}の''Hakamori no''), but was changed to just "'''Gravekeeper'''" ({{Ruby|墓|はか}}{{Ruby|守|もり}} ''Hakamori'') with the wording print of "[[Gravekeeper's Priestess]]" in ''[[Advanced Tournament Pack 2013 Vol.4]]'' and in 2014. All subsequent "Gravekeeper's" support printed or reprinted in the Japanese ''OCG'' use the new name.[[Gravekeeper's Chief (character)|Gravekeeper's Chief]] and [[Yasmin|Assailant]] appeared as characters in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]''.==Design=====Members=======Character counterparts====The "Gravekeeper's" monsters that were released in ''[[Starstrike Blast]]'' and ''[[Absolute Powerforce]]'' bear a strong resemblance to members of the Ishtar family, who are a family of [[Tomb Keeper]]s in the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|anime]] and [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (manga)|manga]]. Additionally, one "Gravekeeper's" monster released in ''[[Legacy of the Valiant]]'' refer bears resemblance to it simply as [[Thief King Bakura]], an ancient Egyptian character from the ''HakamoriYu-Gi-Oh!'' (anime and manga.{{Ruby|墓class="wikitable sortable"! Gravekeeper! Corresponding ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' character|-| [[Gravekeeper's Visionary]]| [[Ishtar forefather]]|-| [[Gravekeeper's Descendant]]| [[Marik Ishtar]]|-| [[Gravekeeper's Priestess]]| [[Ishizu Ishtar]]|-| [[Gravekeeper's Recruiter]]| [[Odion]]|-| [[Gravekeeper's Heretic]]| [[Thief King Bakura]]|はか}}====Aged counterparts====Some "Gravekeeper's" monsters have changed, either by age or by other events:{{Ruby|守class="wikitable sortable"! Younger version! Older version|-| [[Gravekeeper's Assailant]]| [[Night Assailant]]|-| [[Gravekeeper's Commandant]]| [[Gravekeeper's Visionary]]|-| [[Gravekeeper's Descendant]]| [[Gravekeeper's Oracle]]|-| [[Gravekeeper's Heretic]]| [[Gravekeeper's Supernaturalist]]|-| [[Gravekeeper's Nobleman]]| [[Gravekeeper's Watcher]]|-| [[Gravekeeper's Priestess]]| [[Gravekeeper's Shaman]]|もり}})==Playing style==The "Gravekeeper's" archetype is a [[stun]] Deck revolving around the [[Field Spell]] "[[Necrovalley]]".</ref> "Necrovalley" is an a [[floodgate]] that prevents both players from moving cards out of either [[archetypeGraveyard]] , shutting down large amounts of cards interactions and combos that involve the Graveyard. It is supported by "Gravekeeper's" monsters, who can search out "Necrovalley" and have simple beatdown-based on ancient Egyptian tomb-keeperseffects, and numerous supporting Spell/Traps with further floodgating effects, such as "[[Royal Tribute]]" or "[[Hidden Temples of Necrovalley]]".

The monsters of this archetype are all [[Spellcaster]]-[[Type]] and almost all [[DARK]] [[Attribute]] (Individual "[[Gravekeeper's Commandant]]" is [[EARTH]] Attribute)monsters typically have simple searching, offensive, or defensive effects. Due to their comparatively lower power level, most "Gravekeeper's" Decks usually revolve around decks focus on the floodgating effects of "[[Necrovalley]]" and gains power from itits supporting Spell/Traps, while avoiding its drawbacksusing the "Gravekeeper's" monsters as searchers and beatsticks. This Deck tends to prevent the opponent from affecting cards placed in In this role, the key "Gravekeeper's" monsters are "[[GraveyardGravekeeper's Commandant|Commandant]]", as well as keeping who can search for "Necrovalley" by discarding itself, and "[[Field advantageGravekeeper's Priestess|field controlPriestess]] ", who treats the field as "Necrovalley" with its ability to [[swarm]]effect.

The first archetype to receive supportFor additional, members and support for the archetype were introduced in ''[[Pharaonic Guardian]]''. The [[Gravekeeper's Chief (character)|Gravekeeper's Chief]] and [[Yasmin|Assailant]] were present in the anime. He Duels against [[Jaden Yuki]]easily accessible board presence, giving the Duelist a hard time, but eventually Jaden manages to beat him. After the defeat, he gave Jaden one half of the [[Shadow Charm]] pendant, telling him that another person ([[Atticus Rhodes]]) has the other half. The "new" Deck primarily relies on "Gravekeeper's" monsters that were released in later sets bear a strong resemblance to members of the [[Ishtar]] family, likely because they were Tomb Guardians.  ==Play style=====Strategy===The key card to the "Gravekeeper's" Deck is "[[NecrovalleySpiritualist|Spiritualist]]", who can perform a [[Field Spell Card]] that increases Fusion Summon to summon the [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] of "Gravekeeperarchetype's" monsters by 500. "Necrovalley" also stops effects from affecting cards in the [[Graveyard]], like "[[Fusion Monster Reborn]]" and "[[Call of the Haunted]]", and prevents either player from [[banish]]ing from their Graveyards with cards like "[[Soul Release]]". However, "Necrovalley" does not prevent effects that [[activate]] in the Graveyard, so cards like "[[Mystic Tomato]]" and "[[Pyramid Turtle]]" still activate. Because of the effects of "Necrovalley", this Deck tends to be somewhat anti-meta, countering "[[Zombie]]", and to a certain extent, "[[Psychic]]" monsters, "[[Inzektor]]", and "[[Chaos Dragon]]". It is therefore an ideal anti-meta Deck. Because most of the "Gravekeeper's" monsters are [[DARK]] they can also use "[[Allure of DarknessSupernaturalist|Supernaturalist]]", and other DARK [[Attribute]] [[support]] cards. Although "Necrovalley" stops most Graveyard related effects, "Gravekeeper's" have their own support that are unaffected by "Necrovalley", namely "[[Rite of Spirit]]" and "[[Gravekeeper's Stele]]". "[[Gravekeeper's ChiefHeadman|Headman]]" enables your graveyard to be unaffected by "[[Necrovalley]]". This enables the use of the effect of "[[Dark Armed Dragon]]". Your opponent is also allowed to target your graveyard however, so this could become who revives a disadvantage. With the ''[[Starstrike Blast]]'' set release came one of the most important members of the [[archetype]] with Level 4 "[[Gravekeeper's Recruiter]]". This monster acts like a "Gravekeeper's" exclusive "[[Witch of the Black Forest]]", allowing the player to add a "Gravekeeper's" monster with 1500 or less DEF from the Deck to the hand. The multiple combinations possible with this creature to generate advantage and thin the Deck adds much needed consistency to the "Gravekeeper's" archetype. With the release of ''[[Legacy of the Valiant]]'', the "Gravekeeper's" lockdown becomes even more fearsome. "[[Gravekeeper's Shaman]]" can protect "[[Necrovalley]]" and at the same time prevent effects that [[activate]] in the Graveyard, completely locking down the Graveyard. "[[Gravekeeper's Nobleman]]" can call out any "Gravekeeper's" in face-down defense position; it can help bring out "[[Gravekeeper's Spy]]" or "[[Gravekeeper's Guard]]" and use their [[Flip Monster Effect|Flip Effect]]s, allowing "Spy's" effect to be used to Special on Normal Summon high level Gravekeeper monsters (without tribute. "[[Gravekeeper's Ambusher]]" can recycle being affected by "Necrovalley"). "[[GravekeeperThe Deck's Oracle]]" can destroy any annoying Flip Effect Monster and is a great beatstick with an ATK ranging from 2400 to over 3000. Finally, the "Gravekeeper's" field control is complete with "[[Gravekeeper's Heretic]]" who main search spell is not effected by any card effects as long as "[[Necrovalley]]" is on the field, even "[[NecrovalleyThrone]]". To protect the main card in the Deck, "[[Necrovalley]]", you can use "Gravekeeper's Shaman", "[[Field Barrier]]", "[[Malefic Stardust Dragon]]" or "[[Number 66: Master Key Beetle]]"

|effect monsters =* [[Gravekeeper's Oracle]]* [[Gravekeeper's Visionary]]* [[Gravekeeper's Priestess]]

* [[Gravekeeper's Spear SoldierHeadman]]* [[Gravekeeper's Guard]]* [[Gravekeeper's Recruiter]] * [[Gravekeeper's SpyHeretic]]

* [[Number 104: MasqueradeCairngorgon, Antiluminescent Knight]]|link monsters =* [[Crowley, the First Propheseer]]* [[Dharc the Dark Charmer, Gloomy]]* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]* [[Black Luster Soldier - Soldier of Chaos]]* [[Barricadeborg Blocker]]|normal spells =* [[Necrovalley Throne]]* [[Royal Tribute]]

* [[NecrovalleyTrismagistus]]* [[Royal TributeMagician's Right Hand]]* [[Allure of DarknessMagician's Left Hand]]* [[Book of MoonField Barrier]]|quick-play spells =

* [[Wonder WandEye of Illusion]]|normal traps = * [[Imperial Tombs of Necrovalley]]

* [[Soul TransitionRivalry of Warlords]]* [[Starlight RoadGozen Match]]|counter traps =* [[Imperial Tombs of Necrovalley]]

===Optional support=Trivia==* "[[Tsukuyomi]]" can recycle Though the effects of "Spy" and "Guard"; this is particularly useful with ones activated during your opponents turn. Additionally, it can flip the opponent's monsters face-down so they are unable to use effects, or to make it easily destroyed archetype was not used by battle.* "[[GagagashieldIshizu Ishtar]]" can make any "Gravekeeper" invulnerable to attacks and card effects twice per turn. This card combos well with "Gravekeeper's Descendant" to strengthen the "Spy-Descendant-Recruiter" combo, making this card a +1. * "[[Inari FireMarik Ishtar]]" is useful if you want an Xyz Material that can be freely Special Summoned from the hand. He also has a nice effect that allows him to Special Summon himself from the Graveyard if destroyed by an effect.* "[[The End of Anubis]]" is useful in this deck as it works like "Necrovalley" with the added bonus of negating effects in the graveyard. ===Strengths and weaknesses===The use of "''[[Necrovalley]]" in this [[archetype]] prevents the opponent from using the [[Graveyard]] as a resource. Therefore, a very large number of opposing strategies will be at a severe disadvantage while this card is on the [[field]] Yu-Gi-Oh! ([[Zombie]], "[[Infernity]]", "[[Xanime)|Yu-Gi-Saber]]", [[Dragon]], "[[Blackwing]]", "[[Inzektor]]", etc.). They also have excellent search capabilities, as exemplified by "[[Gravekeeper's SpyOh!]]" "Gravekeeper's Nobleman" and "[[Gravekeeper's Recruiter]]". "Recruiter" is especially useful in this respectanime, creating fantastic combinations it became retroactively associated with them; the two are shown using "[[Gravekeeper's Descendant]]". Their intense reliance on "Necrovalley" and their own effects makes them very vulnerable to opponents who enjoy using [[Spell]] and [[Trap]] [[destroy]]ing effects and monster card [[negate|negating]] effects, so cards to protect "Necrovalley" (such as "[[Malefic Stardust Dragon]]")in some video games, and traps that can help the player maintain a field and hand advantage over a stronger opponent despite losing access to ''[[Monster Card]] effects amid other things are highly recommended. "[[Consecrated Light]]" is another weakness of this Structure Deck because it is almost entirely made up of DARK monsters. The only good thing is that it still allows you to [[Set]] DARK monsters. Luckily, it is only found in the Side : Marik (TCG)|Structure Deck of most Decks and cards like "[[Cyber Dragon: Marik]]" and "[[Fissure]]" can be sided to eliminate it. Also, "[[Gravekeeper's Commandant]]' includes some " can destroy it by battle and you can [[flip]] "[[Gravekeeper's Descendant]]" and activate its effectcards. "[[Shadow-Imprisoning Mirror]]" can also be very troublesome for "Gravekeeper** The connection likely originates from the fact that Ishizu and Marik shared the archetype's" Decks as it stops the effects theme of all "Gravekeeper's" monsters other than "[[Gravekeeper's Commandant]]" from being used. "[[Last Day of WitchTomb Keeper]]" and other anti-Spellcaster cards can also cause problems for "Gravekeeper's", since all of them are [[Spellcaster]]-Type. Your opponent may use "[[Mind Control]]" on your [[face-down]] "Spy" or "Guard" and then [[Flip Summon]] them on their side of the field, which is especially deadly in the mirror match as "Spy" will provide field advantage for your opponent. "Guard" could also decrease your field presence and leave you open for an attack. Keep in mind that cards in the Graveyard that have an ability that Special Summons them to the field will not be negated by "[[Necrovalley]]". Cards that Special Summon them, like "[[Monster Reborn]]", will be negated, but cards that Special Summon themselves, such as "[[Treeborn Frog]]", can still activate. Several "Gravekeeper's" Decks most destructive weapon, "[[Royal Tribute]]", can put you at a severe disadvantage when Dueling a "[[Dark World]]" Deck, as these gain powerful effects from being discarded by a card effect, particularly an opponent's effect.This can be partly solved by siding them out for Anti-Meta cards, such as "[[The End of Anubis]]", "[[Dimensional Fissure]]", "[[D.D. Crow]]", or "[[Secret Village of monsters also resemble the Spellcasters]]"Ishtar family. ==Notes==<references group="Notes" />