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Gem-Knight Emerald
Photon Shockwave PHSW-EN096 • rare
- Set
- Photon Shockwave
- Printing code
- PHSW-EN096
- Rarity
- Rare
- Card type
- Effect monster
- Attribute
- Earth
- Level / Rank
- 4
- ATK
- 1800
- DEF
- 800
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Where it came from
Gem-Knight Emerald was introduced in the 2011 Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game expansion set Photon Shockwave, serving as a tactical support piece for the Gem-Knight archetype. The set was released during the ZEXAL era, which saw a shift toward complex combo-heavy playstyles. The card was designed to facilitate resource management, allowing players to shuffle two Gem-Knight monsters from their graveyard into their deck to draw a card, effectively recycling resources for the Fusion Summoning mechanic central to the archetype.
The artwork follows the thematic visual identity of the Gem-Knight series, which utilizes crystalline anatomy and vibrant, mineral-inspired color palettes to define each creature. As an Effect Monster with a Rare rarity in the English set, it was intended as a utility card for players exploring the then-new Gem-Knight engine. The design focused on reinforcing the theme of geologic endurance and regeneration, fitting the strategic role of a reliable engine-stabilizer rather than a high-powered offensive threat.
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