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{{Infobox/Archetype/Start
 
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     | image caption       = "[[Infinity Dark]]" being [[Normal Summon]]ed a second time in the artwork of "[[Super Double Summon]]"
 
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{{Infobox/Archetype/ExtendedName
 
{{Infobox/Archetype/ExtendedName
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     | kanji = デュアル
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     | kanji               = デュアル(モンスター)<ref group=Notes>The parentheses here specify what part is not shown on the cards' [[Type]]/[[Ability]] line.</ref>
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     | romaji = Dyuaru
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     | romaji             = Dyuaru(monsutā)
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     | japanese translated = Dual
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     | japanese translated = Dual (Monster)
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     | english = Gemini monster
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     | english             = Gemini (monster)
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     | french = Gémeau
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     | french             = (monstre) Gémeau
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     | german = Zwilling
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     | german             = Zwilling(smonster)
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     | italian = Gemello
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     | italian             = (mostro) Gemello<br />Sometimes (Mostro) Gemello or (mostro) Gemelli
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     | portuguese = Gêmeos
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    | korean              = 듀얼 (몬스터) ''Dyueol (Monseuteo)''
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     | korean =
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     | spanish            = (monstruo) Géminis
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     | spanish = Géminis
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     | chinese            = 二重(怪獸) ''Èrchóng (Guàishòu) / Ji6 cung4 (Gwaai3 sau3)''
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     | portuguese          = (monstro) Gêmeos
 
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{{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Archetype/List
 
{{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Archetype/List
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     | sets =
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     | sets               =
 
* [[Champion Pack: Game Seven]]
 
* [[Champion Pack: Game Seven]]
 
* [[Crossroads of Chaos: Special Edition]]
 
* [[Crossroads of Chaos: Special Edition]]
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* [[Duelist Pack 6: Jaden Yuki 3]]
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* [[Duelist Pack: Jaden Yuki 3]]
 
* [[Gladiator's Assault]]
 
* [[Gladiator's Assault]]
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* [[Gold Series 2]]
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* [[Gold Series 2009]]
 
* [[Light of Destruction]]
 
* [[Light of Destruction]]
 
* [[Phantom Darkness]]
 
* [[Phantom Darkness]]
 
* [[Stardust Overdrive]]
 
* [[Stardust Overdrive]]
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* [[Structure Deck 17: Warrior's Strike]]
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* [[Structure Deck: Warriors' Strike]]
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* [[Warriors' Strike Structure Deck]]
 
* [[Tactical Evolution]]
 
* [[Tactical Evolution]]
 
* [[Duel Terminal - Xyz Startup!!]]
 
* [[Duel Terminal - Xyz Startup!!]]
 
* [[Duel Terminal - Sacred Star Knights!!]]
 
* [[Duel Terminal - Sacred Star Knights!!]]
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* [[Legendary Collection 2: The Duel Academy Years Mega Pack]]
 
* [[Order of Chaos]]
 
* [[Order of Chaos]]
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* [[Ra Yellow Mega Pack]]
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]
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* [[Galactic Overlord]]
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]
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* [[Shadow Specters]]
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     | list = List of Gemini monsters
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* [[Samurai Warlords Structure Deck]]
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     | support list = List of Gemini monster support cards
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* [[Hidden Arsenal 6: Omega Xyz]]
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* [[Hidden Arsenal 7: Knight of Stars]]
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* [[Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants]]
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* [[Structure Deck: The Blue-Eyed Dragon's Thundering Descent]]
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* [[Saga of Blue-Eyes White Dragon Structure Deck]]
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* [[Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants]]
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* [[Battle Pack 3: Monster League]]
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* [[Clash of Rebellions]]
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* [[Invasion: Vengeance]]
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     | anime             =
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* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''
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* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]''
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* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]''
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* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]''
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     | list             = List of Gemini monsters
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     | support list     = List of Gemini monster support cards
 
     | anti-support list = List of Gemini monster anti-support cards
 
     | anti-support list = List of Gemini monster anti-support cards
 
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{{Infobox/Archetype/End}}
 
{{Infobox/Archetype/End}}
  
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'''Gemini monsters''', known as '''Dual monsters''' in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game|''OCG'']] are a subtype of [[Effect Monster]]s. They have [[effect]]s, but these effects must be "unlocked" by performing an additional [[Normal Summon]] on them while they are [[face-up]] on the [[Playing Field|field]] called a [[Gemini Summon]] (known in the ''[[OCG]]'' as a [[Second Summon]]). Until then, they are treated as [[Normal Monster]]s on the field and in the [[Graveyard]]. Basically they are normal monsters until the next turn where you normal summon another monster which then activates it's effect. All Gemini monsters to date are treated as Normal Monsters while they are face-up on the field before being [[Gemini Summon]]ed, or while they are in the Graveyard. If they exist anywhere else, they are treated as [[Effect Monster]]s. They benefit greatly from the many support cards that allow Normal Monsters to be Summoned back from the Graveyard, like "[[Birthright]]".
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'''Gemini monsters''' (Japanese: デュアルモンスター ''Dyuarumonsutā'' "Dual Monster") are [[Effect Monster]]s with the [[ability]] "Gemini". Gemini monsters are treated as [[Normal Monster]]s with no usable effects when first placed on the field, but can gain usable effects if they are [[Normal Summon]]ed while already [[face-up]] on the [[field]].
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The process of Gemini Summoning a Gemini monster (that is being treated as a Normal Monster by its effect) is just the same as performing any other Normal Summon, except that the monster is already on the field and you don't have to [[Tribute]] monsters for Gemini monsters of [[Level]] 5 or above. You cannot Gemini Summon a Gemini monster that has already been Gemini Summoned (and is still considered to have been Gemini Summoned).
 
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Once a Gemini monster has been Gemini Summoned, it is then treated as an Effect Monster and it gains the effect(s) written on it. While this entire process seems very troublesome to go through for just one monster, note that Gemini monsters usually have extremely powerful effects, often without a drawback.
 
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The Gemini monsters were initially released in ''[[Tactical Evolution]]'', with more released in ''[[Gladiator's Assault]]'', ''[[Phantom Darkness]]'', ''[[Light of Destruction]]'', ''[[Structure Deck 17: Warrior's Strike]]'' and ''[[Stardust Overdrive]]''.
 
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Gemini monsters can play an important role in Decks based around Normal Monsters. A good example of this is "[[Cú Chulainn the Awakened]]", seeing as he can use the [[ATK]] of a Normal Monster in the Graveyard.
 
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For quite some time, there have been a few Gemini monsters that are part of an [[archetype]]; the first being "[[Alien Hypno]]" and "[[Ancient Gear Knight]]" which were then followed by "[[Elemental HERO Neos Alius]]", and finally three "[[Gem-Knight]]" Gemini; "[[Gem-Knight Amber|Amber]]", "[[Gem-Knight Iolite|Iolite]]" and "[[Gem-Knight Sardonyx|Sardonyx]]".
 
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So far, Gemini monsters have yet to make a proper appearance in the anime or manga. However, several members have made brief appearances in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' and ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]''. "[[Phoenix Gearfried]]" is on the poster for the [[World Racing Grand Prix]], "[[Gigaplant]]" appears in a flashback of [[Akiza Izinski]]'s past, and "[[Crusader of Endymion]]" has been seen played by random [[Duelist]]s in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 114]] and [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 001]].  
 
  
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==Example==
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Gemini monsters debuted in ''[[Tactical Evolution]]''. The "[[Chemicritter]]" archetype is heavily focused on, and almost completely composed of, Gemini monsters. The "[[Red-Eyes]]" archetype also contains several Gemini monsters.
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[[File:PhoenixGearfriedSDWS-EN-UR-1E.jpg|center|300px]]
 
  
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==Play Style==
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==Characteristics==
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Decks built entirely around Gemini monsters are almost all [[Aggro]] Decks with strong field control, some capacity for field-[[swarm]]ing, and quick Synchro. However, the main strength of this archetype is versatility. Gemini Decks can vary greatly in specialty and method of operation, so much so that (unlike many archetypes) any two examples could be almost entirely different outside of two or three monsters and traps. The major types of Gemini Decks are Field Control (which tend to focus on destruction effects), Equip (which focus on Equips and often lean towards [[Warrior]] Gemini monsters), and the most popular: "Gigavise" (which focuses on abuse of the effect of "Gigaplant" effect to field-swarm [[Plant]]s or Geminis, sometimes going for the [[Gigaplant OTK]]). Some may include elements of all these types. Now, with the debut of [[Xyz Monster]]s, Decks that revolves on [[Level]] 4 or lower Gemini and non-Gemini monsters has good potential in conducting a quick [[Xyz Summon]] of [[Rank]] 4 or lower Xyz Monsters.
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===Shared effects===
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All Gemini monsters share the following two effects:
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Gemini monsters have seen an upswing recently in inclusion in anti-meta Decks, with the powerful beatsticks ("[[Elemental Hero Neos Alius]]" and "[[Crusader of Endymion]]") splashing in with support from "[[Honest]]" and "[[Gemini Spark]]". The [[Fusion Monster]] "[[Superalloy Beast Raptinus]]" causes them to gain their effects immediately, and can be fused from any two Gemini.
 
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"[[Elemental HERO Neos Alius]]" is an ideal [[Fusion Material Monster]] for the "[[Elemental HERO]]" fusions with non-specific fusion material based on the different [[attributes]]. What makes it really impressive is the use of "[[Super Polymerization]]", enabling not only [[discard]]s (which are beneficial to a Deck of this kind) but the theft of certain monsters depending on attribute.
 
  
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==Further Strategy==
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* This card is [[treated as a Normal Monster|treated]] as a [[Normal Monster]] while [[face-up]] on the [[field]] or in the [[GY]].
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If your “Gemini” Deck consist of utilizing level 4 Gemini monsters, adding in “[[Gemini Spark]]” would be extremely effective in dodging inevitable trap cards or removing any target on the field. What makes “[[Gemini Spark|spark]]” effective is the ability to chain it to an opponent’s card such as “[[Bottomless Trap Hole]]”, which not only saves your monster from being banished but also enabling you to draw 1 card. In addition, “[[Gemini Spark]]” also benefits “Gemini” monsters such as “[[Blazewing Butterfly]]” which depends on a “Gemini's” in your graveyard.
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* While this card is a Normal Monster on the field, you can [[Normal Summon]] it to have it become an [[Effect Monster]] with these effects.<br/>● [Individual Effects]
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In “Gemini” decks that focus on gaining the effect of “Gemini” monsters, running “[[Supervise]]” is a must. Combos with “[[Supervise]]” involve “[[Evocator Chevalier]]” which destroys any card your opponent controls and reviving a [[Normal Monster]] from your graveyard.
 
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Since “Gemini” monsters are [[Normal Monster]]s while in your graveyard, adding “[[Swing of Memories]]” can be of great use. This card proves versatile with the addition of xyz monsters, one may summon a monster on the field then use “[[Swing of Memories]]” to revive a “Gemini” in the graveyard, which will then set-up for an easy [[Xyz Summon]](since most “Gemini’s” are level 4), a [[Tribute Summon]](such as “[[Knight of the Red Lotus]]”) or [[Synchro Summon]] if a tuner is available.
 
  
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“[[Knight of the Red Lotus]]” is another great addition for a “Gemini” deck. This card resurrects a “Gemini” monster from your graveyard every turn. Although this card is a tribute summon, you may special summon it if the requirements are met. Xyz monsters such as “[[Daigusto Emeral]]” may also be of great assistance in reviving a “Gemini’ from your graveyard.
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Gemini monsters treated as Normal Monsters can be Normal Summoned while already face-up on the field (this Normal Summon is referred to as a Gemini Summon in some video games). Normal Summoning a face-up Gemini monster is still a Summon, so it can be [[negate]]d by cards and effects that [[negates Normal Summons|negate Normal Summon]]s. Unlike when being Normal Summoned from the hand, [[Tribute]]s are not required to Normal Summon a [[Level]] 5 or higher Gemini monster that is already on the field.
  
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Gemini decks that specialize in sending your “Gemini” monsters to the graveyard often would use cards such as Future fusion, Foolish burial or Featherizer. “[[Future Fusion]]” will send two of your “Gemini” monsters to your graveyard(best to send “Gemini” monsters that require tribute) which will then allow you to Summon “[[Superalloy Beast Raptinus]]” in a few standby phases. “[[Featherizer]]” will send a “Gemini” from your deck to your graveyard and allowing you to draw 1 card after being destroyed by battle.
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Cards and effects that are [[target]]ing or affecting the Gemini monster (such as [[Equip Spell Card]]s) remain in effect after the Summon. If a Gemini monster that has gained its effects is flipped [[face-down]], it will become treated as a Normal Monster again when it is flipped back up.
  
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==Weaknesses==
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Some card effects (such as "[[Supervise]]" and "[[Superalloy Beast Raptinus]]") allow Gemini monsters to gain their effects without being Normal Summoned. If these effects stop applying, Gemini monsters that only gained their effects due to one of these card effects (i.e. had not been Normal Summoned while face-up on the field) lose their effects again.
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All Decks that deal with Gemini are extremely vulnerable to commonly played cards such as "[[Book of Moon]]" (which can reset the effects of Gemini monsters) and "[[Bottomless Trap Hole]]" (which not only stops their Summon, but removes them from play). Another problem with pure Gemini Decks is speed. Even when built for field-swarming, Gemini Decks can have a hard time matching the speed of the most commonly played archetypes that specialize in it, such as "[[X-Saber]]s", "[[Blackwing]]s", and "[[Lightsworn]]s". Other weaknesses include "[[Fortune Lady]]" Decks because of their Field Spell "[[Future Visions]]", which prevents Gemini monsters from gaining their effects, and "[[Black Garden]]", which would cut down the [[ATK]] of a Gemini Summoned Monster to a quarter before it would gain its effects. Also, Gemini monsters tend to rely more heavily on support cards than some archetypes, so Decks built around them more typically go over the forty card standard than others.
 
  
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==Gemini Toolbox==
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==Playing style==
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This deck is focused on having the most functionality and focuses on monster effects and fast [[Synchro Summon]] or [[Xyz Summon]]. Key cards are "[[Gemini Soldier]]", "[[Damage Condenser]]", and "[[Reinforce Truth]]", which help get many of the main engines of the deck on the field safely and fast. (Most staples are omitted but expected.)
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Gemini monsters require the player using their once-per-turn Normal Summon to grant an already summoned monster its effects. Since all non-Gemini effect monsters do not require such a cost to "unlock" their effects, the effects that Gemini monsters provide must outweigh their opportunity cost for the trade to be valuable. Unfortunately, due to their often old designs, most Gemini monsters do not have powerful enough effects to make up for their Normal Summon cost.
  
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{{Decklist|Gemini Toolbox
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Because of their hefty costs and weak effects, most Gemini playstyles heavily depend on Gemini support cards to offset their costs and enable certain power cards that specifically require Gemini monsters. Key Gemini support cards include:
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* [[Evocator Chevalier]]
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* "[[Gemini Spark]]", a [[Quick-Play Spell]] that can be used to make a 2-for-2 trade of tributing 1 Gemini monster, destroying 1 opposing card, and drawing a card; it can be used to dodge some targeted effects to maximize advantage.
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* [[Crusader of Endymion]]
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* Cards that immediately grant Gemini monsters their effects, such as "[[Supervise]]" and "[[Superalloy Beast Raptinus]]"
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* [[Tuned Magician]]
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* "[[Catalyst Field]]", which grants Tribute-free Normal Summons, double Normal Summons, and removal effects for Gemini decks
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* [[Blazewing Butterfly]]
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* "[[Chemicritter]]", which provides general support to Gemini monsters
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* [[Dark Valkyria]]
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* "[[Gemini Ablation]]", which Special Summons Gemini monsters from the Deck, with their effects enabled
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* [[Gemini Soldier]]
 
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* [[Gigaplant]]
 
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* [[Glow-Up Bulb]]
 
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* [[Featherizer]]
 
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* [[Nettles]]
 
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* [[T.G. Striker]]
 
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* [[Lonefire Blossom]]
 
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* [[Knight of the Red Lotus]]
 
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* [[Black Brutdrago]]
 
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* [[Daigusto Emeral]]
 
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* [[Superalloy Beast Raptinus]]
 
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* [[Scrap Dragon]]
 
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* [[Lavalval Chain]]
 
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* [[Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier]]
 
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* [[Future Fusion]]
 
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* [[Supervise]]
 
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* [[Gemini Spark]]
 
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* [[Polymerization]]
 
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* [[Birthright]]
 
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* [[Call of the Haunted]]
 
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* [[Damage Condenser]]
 
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* [[Reinforce Truth]]
 
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==Phoenix Revival==
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Gemini monsters also benefit from some [[Normal Monster]] support, due to being treated as Normal Monsters while first summoned onto the field and in the GY. However, key Normal Monster consistency cards like "[[Unexpected Dai]]" do not work on Gemini monsters, because they are not treated as Normal Monsters in the hand or Deck.
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This deck mainly concentrates on sending "[[Phoenix Gearfried]]" from either your hand or deck to the Graveyard, so that it can be Special Summoned.
 
  
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{{Decklist|Phoenix Revival
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Because many Gemini monsters belong to other archetypes, Gemini decks often benefit from other archetypal support as well.
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* [[Phoenix Gearfried]]
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===Recommended cards===
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* [[Evocator Chevalier]]
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{{Decklist|Recommended cards
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* [[Crusader of Endymion]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Neos Alius]]
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* [[Gemini Scorpion]]
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* [[Tuned Magician]]
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* [[Immortal Phoenix Gearfried]]
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* [[Knight of the Red Lotus]]
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* [[Sublimation Knight]]
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* [[Woodland Archer]]
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* [[Blazewing Butterfly]]
 
* [[Blazewing Butterfly]]
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* "[[Chemicritter]]" monsters
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* [[Darkstorm Dragon]]
 
* [[Dark Valkyria]]
 
* [[Dark Valkyria]]
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* [[Evocator Chevalier]]
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* [[Evocator Eveque]]
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* [[Future Samurai]]
 
* [[Gemini Soldier]]
 
* [[Gemini Soldier]]
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* [[Gemini Summoner]]
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* [[Geminize Lord Golknight]]
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* [[Featherizer]]
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* [[Gigaplant]]
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* [[Marauding Captain]]
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* [[Infernoble Knight - Roland]]
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* [[Infernoble Knight Turpin]]
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* [[Black Brutdrago]]
 
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* [[Stardust Dragon]]
 
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* [[Superalloy Beast Raptinus]]
 
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* [[Black-Winged Dragon]]
 
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* [[Lavalval Chain]]
 
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* [[Supervise]]
 
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* [[Future Fusion]]
 
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* [[Burden of the Mighty]]
 
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* [[Unleash Your Power!]]
 
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* [[Reinforcement of the Army]]
 
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* [[Release Restraint Wave]]
 
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* [[Hidden Armory]]
 
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* [[Gemini Spark]]
 
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* [[Foolish Burial]]
 
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* [[Polymerization]]
 
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* [[Herculean Power]]
 
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* [[Swords of Revealing Light]]
 
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* [[Birthright]]
 
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* [[Gemini Booster]]
 
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* [[Justi-Break]]
 
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* [[Gemini Trap Hole]]
 
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* [[Imperial Iron Wall]]
 
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* [[Call of the Haunted]]
 
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* [[Mirror Force]]
 
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* [[Champion's Vigilance]]
 
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==Recommended cards==
 
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{{Decklist
 
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* [[Tune Warrior]]
 
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* [[Flamvell Guard]]
 
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<u>Effect Monsters</u>
 
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* [[Darkstorm Dragon]]
 
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* [[Aquarian Alessa]]
 
 
* [[Phoenix Gearfried]]
 
* [[Phoenix Gearfried]]
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* [[Chthonian Emperor Dragon]]
 
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* [[Crusader of Endymion]]
 
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* [[Evocator Chevalier]]
 
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* [[Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord]]
 
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* [[Featherizer]]
 
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* [[Gemini Soldier]]
 
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* [[Blazewing Butterfly]]
 
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* [[Future Samurai]]
 
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* [[Dark Valkyria]]
 
 
* [[Tuned Magician]]
 
* [[Tuned Magician]]
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* [[Gemini Summoner]]
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* [[Energy Bravery]]
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* [[Dragon Knight Draco-Equiste]]
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* [[Gemini Scorpion]]
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* [[First of the Dragons]]
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* [[Gemini Lancer]]
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* [[Superalloy Beast Raptinus]]
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* [[Knight of the Red Lotus]]
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* [[Woodland Archer]]
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* [[Black Brutdrago]]
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* [[Orichalcos Shunoros]]
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* "[[Infernoble Knight]]" monsters
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* [[Marauding Captain]]
 
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* [[Vylon Prism]]
 
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* [[Vylon Stella]]
 
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* [[Ancient Gear Knight]]
 
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* [[Cu Chulainn the Awakened]] / [[Lycanthrope]]
 
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* [[Power Tool Dragon]]
 
* [[Power Tool Dragon]]
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* [[Black Brutdrago]]
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* [[Superalloy Beast Raptinus]]
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* [[Daigusto Emeral]]
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* [[Dragon Knight Draco-Equiste]]
 
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* [[Colossal Fighter]]
 
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* [[Stardust Dragon]]
 
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* [[Red Dragon Archfiend]]
 
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* [[Thought Ruler Archfiend]]
 
 
* [[Number 39: Utopia]]
 
* [[Number 39: Utopia]]
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* [[Daigusto Emeral]]
 
 
* [[Thunder End Dragon]]
 
* [[Thunder End Dragon]]
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* [[Vola-Chemicritter Methydraco]]
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* [[Future Fusion]]
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* [[Super Polymerization]]
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* [[Dark Factory of Mass Production]]
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* [[Dimer Synthesis]]
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* [[Double Summon]]
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* [[Dragon's Mirror]]
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* [[Dragon Shrine]] (with "[[Darkstorm Dragon]]")
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* [[Hidden Armory]]
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* [[Polymerization]]
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* [[Reinforcement of the Army]]
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* [[Silent Doom]]/[[Swing of Memories]]/[[Symbols of Duty]]
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* [[Time-Tearing Morganite]]
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* [[Phoenix Gearblade]]
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* [[Supermagic Sword of Raptinus]]
 
* [[Supervise]]
 
* [[Supervise]]
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* [[Unleash Your Power!]]
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|field spells =
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* [[Catalyst Field]]
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* [[Gearbreed]]
 
* [[Herculean Power]]
 
* [[Herculean Power]]
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* [[Gemini Spark]]
 
* [[Gemini Spark]]
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* [[Silent Doom]]
 
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* [[Symbols of Duty]]
 
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* [[Swing of Memories]]
 
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* [[Double Summon]]
 
 
* [[Super Double Summon]]
 
* [[Super Double Summon]]
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* [[Hidden Armory]]
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* [[Unleash Your Power!]]
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* [[Ekibyo Drakmord]]
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* [[Polymerization]]
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* [[Burnout]] (if using "Chemicritter" monsters)
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* [[Burden of the Mighty]]
 
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* [[Dark Factory of Mass Production]]
 
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* [[Reinforcement of the Army]]
 
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* [[Big Bang Shot]]
 
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* [[Horn of the Unicorn]]
 
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* [[Synthesis Spell]]/[[Emblem of the Awakening]]
 
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* [[Ultimate Offering]]
 
 
* [[Gemini Trap Hole]]
 
* [[Gemini Trap Hole]]
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|counter traps =
 
* [[Gemini Counter]]
 
* [[Gemini Counter]]
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* [[Gemini Booster]]
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|continuous traps =
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* [[Birthright]]
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* [[Gemini Ablation]]
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* [[Soul Resurrection]]
 
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* [[Call of the Haunted]]
 
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* [[Justi-Break]]
 
 
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===Neos Alius Beatdown===
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This is a historical Gemini-focused deck revolving around "[[Elemental HERO Neos Alius]]", who benefits from "[[HERO]]" support (e.g.: "[[E - Emergency Call]]") and Gemini support, specifically "[[Gemini Spark]]".
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===Weaknesses===
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* The heavy cost inherently involved within the Gemini playstyle means that Gemini decks are extremely fragile, and simple disruptions can often completely shut down the deck's ability to play, as each player only has 1 Normal Summon per turn.
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* Most Gemini monsters, even after being Normal Summoned and gaining their effects, have effects that are merely equal to the effects of other contemporary non-Gemini effect monsters, meaning that they do not make up the opportunity cost.
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==Example==
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| Red-Eyes Black Flare Dragon | Effect Gemini Monster
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==In the anime==
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Gemini monsters have made brief appearances in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'', ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'', ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]'', and ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]''.
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* "[[Phoenix Gearfried]]" is on the poster for the [[World Racing Grand Prix]] in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''.
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* "[[Gigaplant]]" appears in a flashback of [[Akiza Izinski]]'s past in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''.
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* "[[Crusader of Endymion]]" has been seen played by random [[Duelist]]s in {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|114}} as well as {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|1|ref}}.
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* Multiple copies of "[[Ancient Gear Knight]]" are used by members of [[Duel Academy (ARC-V)|Duel Academy]] during their [[Invasion of Xyz Dimension|invasion]] of [[Heartland City (ARC-V)|Heartland City]] in {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|36|ref}}.
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* [[Rin]] used "[[Lucky Pied Piper]]" in a flashback in {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|54|ref}}.
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* "[[Future Samurai]]" appeared in a flashback, used by [[No.9]] in {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|126|ref}}.
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* The first Gemini monster that made an appearance in a proper Duel is "Phoenix Gearfried" in {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|61|ref}}, under the ownership of [[Theodore Hamilton]]. However, it was never Normal Summoned while on the field, and never used its effects, nor was any reference made of it being a Gemini monster from characters in the duel.
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== Trivia ==
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*The shared effect to Normal Summon a Gemini monster already face-up on the field is referred to as a Gemini Summon (Dual Summon in Japanese) in some video games.
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* There are no [[Beast-Warrior]], [[Cyberse]], [[Dinosaur]], [[Psychic]], or [[Wyrm]]-Type Gemini monsters.
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** However, the effect of the Gemini monster "[[Skelesaurus]]" treats it as Dinosaur-Type after it has been Normal Summoned while face-up on the [[field]].
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==See also==
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* [[Card Rulings:Gemini monster]]
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* [[Gigaplant OTK]]
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==Notes==
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[[Category:Secondary types of Monster Cards]]

Latest revision as of 21:10, 31 January 2024

Gemini monster

"Infinity Dark" being Normal Summoned a second time in the artwork of "Super Double Summon"
"Infinity Dark" being Normal Summoned a second time in the artwork of "Super Double Summon"

Japanese

デュアル(モンスター)[Notes 1]

Japanese (romanized)

Dyuaru(monsutā)

Japanese (translated)

Dual (Monster)

English

Gemini (monster)

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Appears in (anime)
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Gemini monsters (Japanese: デュアルモンスター Dyuarumonsutā "Dual Monster") are Effect Monsters with the ability "Gemini". Gemini monsters are treated as Normal Monsters with no usable effects when first placed on the field, but can gain usable effects if they are Normal Summoned while already face-up on the field.

Gemini monsters debuted in Tactical Evolution. The "Chemicritter" archetype is heavily focused on, and almost completely composed of, Gemini monsters. The "Red-Eyes" archetype also contains several Gemini monsters.

Characteristics[edit]

Shared effects[edit]

All Gemini monsters share the following two effects:

Gemini monsters treated as Normal Monsters can be Normal Summoned while already face-up on the field (this Normal Summon is referred to as a Gemini Summon in some video games). Normal Summoning a face-up Gemini monster is still a Summon, so it can be negated by cards and effects that negate Normal Summons. Unlike when being Normal Summoned from the hand, Tributes are not required to Normal Summon a Level 5 or higher Gemini monster that is already on the field.

Cards and effects that are targeting or affecting the Gemini monster (such as Equip Spell Cards) remain in effect after the Summon. If a Gemini monster that has gained its effects is flipped face-down, it will become treated as a Normal Monster again when it is flipped back up.

Some card effects (such as "Supervise" and "Superalloy Beast Raptinus") allow Gemini monsters to gain their effects without being Normal Summoned. If these effects stop applying, Gemini monsters that only gained their effects due to one of these card effects (i.e. had not been Normal Summoned while face-up on the field) lose their effects again.

Playing style[edit]

Gemini monsters require the player using their once-per-turn Normal Summon to grant an already summoned monster its effects. Since all non-Gemini effect monsters do not require such a cost to "unlock" their effects, the effects that Gemini monsters provide must outweigh their opportunity cost for the trade to be valuable. Unfortunately, due to their often old designs, most Gemini monsters do not have powerful enough effects to make up for their Normal Summon cost.

Because of their hefty costs and weak effects, most Gemini playstyles heavily depend on Gemini support cards to offset their costs and enable certain power cards that specifically require Gemini monsters. Key Gemini support cards include:

  • "Gemini Spark", a Quick-Play Spell that can be used to make a 2-for-2 trade of tributing 1 Gemini monster, destroying 1 opposing card, and drawing a card; it can be used to dodge some targeted effects to maximize advantage.
  • Cards that immediately grant Gemini monsters their effects, such as "Supervise" and "Superalloy Beast Raptinus"
  • "Catalyst Field", which grants Tribute-free Normal Summons, double Normal Summons, and removal effects for Gemini decks
  • "Chemicritter", which provides general support to Gemini monsters
  • "Gemini Ablation", which Special Summons Gemini monsters from the Deck, with their effects enabled

Gemini monsters also benefit from some Normal Monster support, due to being treated as Normal Monsters while first summoned onto the field and in the GY. However, key Normal Monster consistency cards like "Unexpected Dai" do not work on Gemini monsters, because they are not treated as Normal Monsters in the hand or Deck.

Because many Gemini monsters belong to other archetypes, Gemini decks often benefit from other archetypal support as well.

Recommended cards[edit]

Recommended cards

Monster Cards

Effect Monsters

Gemini monsters

Spell Cards

Normal Spells

Equip Spells

Field Spells

Continuous Spells

Quick-Play Spells

Trap Cards

Normal Traps

Counter Traps

Continuous Traps

Neos Alius Beatdown[edit]

This is a historical Gemini-focused deck revolving around "Elemental HERO Neos Alius", who benefits from "HERO" support (e.g.: "E - Emergency Call") and Gemini support, specifically "Gemini Spark".

Weaknesses[edit]

  • The heavy cost inherently involved within the Gemini playstyle means that Gemini decks are extremely fragile, and simple disruptions can often completely shut down the deck's ability to play, as each player only has 1 Normal Summon per turn.
  • Most Gemini monsters, even after being Normal Summoned and gaining their effects, have effects that are merely equal to the effects of other contemporary non-Gemini effect monsters, meaning that they do not make up the opportunity cost.

Example[edit]

In the anime[edit]

Gemini monsters have made brief appearances in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V, and Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS.

Trivia[edit]

  • The shared effect to Normal Summon a Gemini monster already face-up on the field is referred to as a Gemini Summon (Dual Summon in Japanese) in some video games.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ The parentheses here specify what part is not shown on the cards' Type/Ability line.
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