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==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice/head|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}500}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}500}}
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===Effect===
===Effect===
====Manual activation====
====Manual activation====
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used against a {{t|Water}}- or {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, it has an increased [[catch rate]] modifier (no additional bonus is applied if the Pokémon is both of these types). If the wild Pokémon's type has been changed during the battle by an effect such as {{m|Soak}}, the ball uses the new type for the purposes of calculation.
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used against a {{t|Water}}- or {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, it has an increased [[catch rate]] modifier (no additional bonus is applied if the Pokémon is both of these types). If the wild Pokémon's [[type change|type has been changed]] (e.g. due to {{m|Soak}}), the Net Ball checks the Pokémon's current type.


=====Generations III to VI=====
=====Generations III to VI=====
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br/>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br/>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.}}
|}
|}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|Poké Balls}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
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| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]], [[Rocket Warehouse]]
| [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]], [[Rocket Warehouse]]
| {{rt|12|Kanto}} (reward for a record-breaking {{p|Magikarp}})<br/>[[Outcast Island]] (hidden [[Recurring item|recurring item]]; group C)
| {{rt|12|Kanto}} (reward for a record-breaking {{p|Magikarp}})<br/>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Outcast Island]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}
|
| [[Outskirt Stand]]
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
|
|
| [[Outskirt Stand]]
| [[Outskirt Stand]]
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| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Mistralton City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br>[[Passerby Analytics HQ]] (complete "The first Pokémon you picked?" survey)
| [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Mistralton City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br>[[Passerby Analytics HQ]] (complete "The first Pokémon you picked?" survey)
| {{ci|Virbank}}, {{ci|Castelia}}, {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{ci|Humilau}}, and {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
| {{ci|Virbank}}, {{ci|Castelia}}, {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{ci|Humilau}}, and {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
| {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
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| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| {{ci|Rustboro}} [[Poké Mart]] (after speaking to scientist on {{rt|116|Hoenn}})<br/>[[Petalburg Woods]] (20% chance after rematch with a {{tc|Bug Catcher}} James), {{rt|120|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a rematch with {{tc|Bug Maniac}} Brandon)
| {{ci|Rustboro}} [[Poké Mart]] (after speaking to the {{tc|Scientist}} on {{rt|116|Hoenn}})<br/>[[Petalburg Woods]] (20% chance after a [[rematch]] with {{tc|Bug Catcher}} James), {{rt|120|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a [[rematch]] with {{tc|Bug Maniac}} Brandon)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
|
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
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| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{rt|9|Alola}}, [[Melemele Meadow]], [[Kala'e Bay]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Brooklet Hill]]
| {{rt|9|Alola}}, [[Melemele Meadow]], [[Kala'e Bay]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Brooklet Hill]]
| [[Paniola Town]] [[Poké Mart]]<br/>{{rt|7|Alola}} ([[Recurring item|reappears occasionally]])
| [[Paniola Town]] [[Poké Mart]]<br/>Hidden [[recurring item]] ({{rt|7|Alola}})
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
|
|
| [[Snowslide Slope]] [[Watt Trader]] (50 {{Watt}})<br>[[Old Cemetery]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Ballimere Lake]] (hidden [[recurring item]])
| [[Snowslide Slope]] [[Watt Trader]] (50 {{Watt}})<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Old Cemetery]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Ballimere Lake]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
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|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Glaseado Mountain]], [[East Province (Area One)]], [[South Province (Area One)]], [[South Province (Area Five)]]<br>Reward for catching 70 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]
| [[Glaseado Mountain]], [[East Province (Area One)]], [[South Province (Area One)]], [[South Province (Area Five)]]<br>Reward for registering 70 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]] (×10)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after earning 2 [[Badge|Gym Badges]]), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after earning 2 [[Badge|Gym Badges]]), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| [[Kitakami Wilds]]
| {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} (after earning 2 [[Badge|Gym Badge]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
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| [[Vending machine]]s ([[Terarium]])<br>[[Item Printer]] (Poké Ball Lotto)
|}
|}
====Distribution====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{Poké Balls color}}"
|-
|
|
| {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} (after earning 2 [[Badge|Gym Badge]]s)
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{Poké Balls color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Games
! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation IX)|Variety Ball Sets}}
| Japan
| November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation IX)|Miscellaneous items: Rare Candies, Max Revives and variety ball set}}
| Japanese
| April 13 to October 2, 2023
|}
|}
|}
|}


===Cameo appearances===
===NPC usage===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]] [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], [[Lana]] keeps her Pokémon in Net Balls.
[[Lana]] keeps her Pokémon in Net Balls.


==Artwork==
==Artwork==
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|-
| Artwork by<br>{{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork by<br>{{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokemon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}
|}


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A Net Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
A Net Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.


In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', multiple Net Balls were seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. Pikachu was briefly painted with Net Ball pattern.
In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', multiple Net Balls were seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. In addition, {{AP|Pikachu}} was also briefly painted with Net Ball pattern.
{{-}}
{{-}}
==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Net Ball Adventures.png|thumb|130px|Net Balls in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Net Ball Adventures.png|thumb|130px|Net Balls in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I]]'', [[Mr. Briney]] used Net Balls to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a trio of {{p|Wailmer}} he reeled in.
In ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I]]'', [[Mr. Briney]] used Net Balls to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a trio of {{p|Wailmer}} he reeled in.


===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
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[[File:NetBallLostThunder187.jpg|200px|thumb|Net Ball]]
[[File:NetBallLostThunder187.jpg|200px|thumb|Net Ball]]
{{main|Net Ball (Lost Thunder 187)}}
{{main|Net Ball (Lost Thunder 187)}}
The {{TCG ID|Lost Thunder|Net Ball|187}}, first found in {{TCG|Fairy Rise}}, allows the player to search their deck for a Basic {{e|Grass}} Pokémon or a {{e|Grass}} Energy card and put it into their hand.
The {{TCG ID|Lost Thunder|Net Ball|187}} was first printed in the English {{TCG|Lost Thunder}} set and the Japanese {{TCG|Fairy Rise}} set. It allows the player to search their [[deck]] for a {{TCG|Basic Pokémon|Basic}} {{e|Grass}} {{TCG|Pokémon}} or a {{e|Grass}} [[Grass Energy (TCG)|Energy]] card and put it into their [[hand]].
{{-}}
{{-}}


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[[es:Malla Ball]]
[[es:Malla Ball]]
[[fr:Filet Ball]]
[[fr:Filet Ball]]
[[it:Poké Ball#Rete Ball]]
[[it:Rete Ball]]
[[ja:ネットボール]]
[[ja:ネットボール]]
[[zh:捕网球（道具）]]
[[zh:捕网球（道具）]]

Latest revision as of 12:04, 8 May 2024

The Net Ball (Japanese: ネットボール Net Ball) is a type of Poké Ball introduced in Generation III. It can be used to catch a wild Pokémon, being more likely to succeed against Water- or Bug-type Pokémon. It was developed in Mossdeep City.

Net Ball
ネットボール
Net Ball
Bag Net Ball Sprite.png
Net Ball
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation III
Pocket
Generation III Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation IV Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation V Bag Items pocket icon.png Items (Poké Balls)
Generation VI Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VII Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VIII Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation IX Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RSEFRLG
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM
SwShBDSP 		$1,000 $500
SV $1,000 $250

Effect

Manual activation

When used from the Bag in a wild encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used against a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, it has an increased catch rate modifier (no additional bonus is applied if the Pokémon is both of these types). If the wild Pokémon's type has been changed (e.g. due to Soak), the Net Ball checks the Pokémon's current type.

Generations III to VI

If used against a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, the Net Ball has a 3× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.

Generation VII onward

If used against a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, the Net Ball has a 3.5× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. If used on an Ultra Beast, the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 410/4096× (~0.1×).

Held item

Fling fails if the user is holding a Net Ball.

Description

Games Description
RSE A Ball that works well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
FRLG A somewhat different Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
ColoXD A Ball that works well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.
SV A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RSE Mossdeep City Mossdeep Poké Mart
FRLG Rocket Hideout, Rocket Warehouse Route 12 (reward for a record-breaking Magikarp)
Hidden recurring item (Outcast Island)
ColoXD Outskirt Stand
DPPt Eterna ForestPt Oreburgh, Eterna, Floaroma, Hearthome, Solaceon, and Pokémon League Poké Marts
Pokémon News Press
HGSS Azalea, Ecruteak, Blackthorn, Frontier Access, and Viridian Poké Marts
Goldenrod Department Store lottery (second place)We
PW Noisy Forest (5000+ steps), Blue Lake (4000+ steps)
BW Pinwheel Forest, Cold Storage
Passerby Analytics HQ (complete "The first Pokémon you picked?" survey) 		Nacrene, Castelia, Driftveil, and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
B2W2 Lostlorn Forest, Mistralton City, Pinwheel Forest
Passerby Analytics HQ (complete "The first Pokémon you picked?" survey) 		Virbank, Castelia, Driftveil, Humilau, and Victory Road Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
DW* Pleasant Forest
XY Routes 4, 12, 15, and 19 Lumiose City (North Boulevard), Cyllage, and Snowbelle Poké Marts, Poké Ball Boutique
ORAS Mossdeep City Rustboro Poké Mart (after speaking to the Scientist on Route 116)
Petalburg Woods (20% chance after a rematch with Bug Catcher James), Route 120 (20% chance after a rematch with Bug Maniac Brandon)
PMC* Mine Cart Adventure (all levels)
SMUSUM Route 9, Melemele Meadow, Kala'e BaySM, Brooklet Hill Paniola Town Poké Mart
Hidden recurring item (Route 7)
SwSh Hulbury Central Motostoke Poké Mart
All Wild Area Watt Traders (50 W)
SwShIA Cram-o-matic (Blue Apricorn)
SwShCT Snowslide Slope Watt Trader (50 W)
Hidden recurring item (Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake)
BDSP Oreburgh, Floaroma, Hearthome, Solaceon, and Pokémon League Poké Marts
Pokémon News Press
SV Glaseado Mountain, East Province (Area One), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Five)
Reward for registering 70 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex (×10) 		All Poké Marts (after earning 2 Gym Badges), Porto Marinada auction
SVTM Kitakami Wilds Peachy's (after earning 2 Gym Badges)
SVID Vending machines (Terarium)
Item Printer (Poké Ball Lotto)

Distribution

Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
SV Variety Ball Sets Japan November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
Miscellaneous items: Rare Candies, Max Revives and variety ball set Japanese April 13 to October 2, 2023

NPC usage

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Lana keeps her Pokémon in Net Balls.

Artwork

   
Artwork by
Ken Sugimori 		Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

Sprites

       
In-battle and
Summary sprite from
Generation III 		Summary sprite from
Colosseum 		Summary sprite from
XD: Gale of Darkness 		Summary sprite from
Generations IV and V
     
In-battle sprite in
Generation IV 		Summary sprite from
Battle Revolution 		In-battle sprite in
Generation V

Models

   
In-battle model from
X, Y, Omega Ruby,
Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon,
Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon 		Model from
Generation VIII

In the anime

 
A Net Ball in the anime

A Net Ball appeared in Which One ~ Is It?, a Japanese ending theme from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

In A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!, multiple Net Balls were seen at the Poké Ball Factory. In addition, Pikachu was also briefly painted with Net Ball pattern.

In the manga

 
Net Balls in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Ruby & Sapphire arc

In Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I, Mr. Briney used Net Balls to catch a trio of Wailmer he reeled in.

Emerald arc

A Net Ball appeared in A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle while Emerald was thinking which of his Poké Balls he should use to catch Jirachi.

More of Emerald's Net Balls were seen in Sneaky Like Shedinja II, The Final Battle III, and The Final Battle V.

In the TCG

 
Net Ball
Main article: Net Ball (Lost Thunder 187)

The Net Ball was first printed in the English Lost Thunder set and the Japanese Fairy Rise set. It allows the player to search their deck for a Basic   Pokémon or a   Energy card and put it into their hand.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 捕網球 Bouhmóhng Kàuh
Mandarin 捕網球 / 捕网球 Bǔwǎng Qiú
  Finnish Verkkopallo
  French Filet Ball
  German Netzball
  Indonesian Bola Net
  Italian Rete Ball
  Korean 넷트볼 Net Ball
  Polish Siecioball
Portuguese   Brazil Bola Tela
  Portugal Bola Rede
Spanish   Latin America Malla Bola
  Spain Malla Ball
  Vietnamese Bóng Net


Poké Balls
  Poké Ball
  Great Ball
  Ultra Ball
  Master Ball
  Safari Ball
  Fast Ball
  Level Ball
  Lure Ball
  Heavy Ball
  Love Ball
  Friend Ball
  Moon Ball
  Sport Ball
  Net Ball
  Nest Ball
  Repeat Ball
  Timer Ball
  Luxury Ball
  Premier Ball
  Dive Ball
  Dusk Ball
  Heal Ball
  Quick Ball
  Cherish Ball
  Park Ball
  Dream Ball
  Beast Ball
  Strange Ball
Exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Arceus
  Poké Ball
  Great Ball
  Ultra Ball
  Heavy Ball
  Leaden Ball
  Gigaton Ball
  Feather Ball
  Wing Ball
  Jet Ball
  Origin Ball


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