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'''"Gem-Knight"''', spelled '''"Gemknight"''' (ジェムナイト ''Jemunaito'') in Japan, is an [[archetype]] 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 the monster or object to which it is attached. All Gem-Knights are [[EARTH]] [[Attribute]], whereas [[Type]] varies between [[Pyro]], [[Thunder]], [[Aqua]], or [[Rock]]-[[Type]] (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]].
Each Type of Gem-Knight have different strategies to take advantage of the field. The Rock-Type monsters looks as if they are a supportive team to help the other Gem-Knights on focusing on their plan. The Aqua-Type monsters are a defensive team as proven with their high DEF; even, their Fusion Monsters can show comforting results by used as a Fusion Material Monster. The Pyro-Type ones are the strong ATK attacking team as they are full of brute strength and break anything that stands in their ways. The Thunder-Type team seem to be a tactical force like how they destroy the opponent's cards or inflict damage for better results.
They 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 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 three Gem-Knight [[Normal Monster]]s are shown to be unarmed, 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 and what is either a wand or a slim blade; "[[Gem-Knight Citrine]]" uses a sword, and "[[Gem-Knight Prismaura]]" wields a lance and shield. "[[Gem-Knight Zirconia]]," on the other hand, is equipped with gigantic fists seemingly to compensate for its lack of effect, "[[Gem-Knight Seraphi]]" uses a saber, and "[[Gem-Knight Master Dia]]" uses a broadsword embedded with gems.