Corphish (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Corphish (disambiguation).

Corphish ヘイガニ Heigani #341 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Hyper Cutter or Shell Armor Cacophony Cacophony Adaptability Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 205 (37.2%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Water 3 Hatch time 16 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Corphish 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 25.4 lbs. 11.5 kg Corphish 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 111 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 62 V+	Leveling rate Fluctuating
EV yield Total: 1 Corphish 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Corphish (Japanese: ヘイガニ Heigani) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Crawdaunt starting at level 30.

Biology

Corphish is a red-shelled, crustacean Pokémon with a short tail similar to a lobster. Its eyes are saucer-like with small pupils, and it has three spikes on top of its head. It possesses four pairs of limbs in total: two large pincers used for gripping prey, and three pairs of legs used for walking. The upper segments of its legs, underside of its body and lower halves of its pincers are cream-colored. A hardy creature, Corphish is able to live in polluted water and eat nearly anything.

In the anime

Corphish in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Corphish

A Corphish appeared in Gone Corphishin'. Ash battled and captured this Ruffian Pokémon at the end of the episode. Ash's Corphish serves as the main comedic relief member of Ash's team and the only Pokémon that Ash captured in Hoenn that hasn't evolved.

Other

Corphish first appeared in Which Wurmple's Which? Ash caught it on his fishing line and then it attacked him and his friends.

Corphish appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness. He was one of the two Pokémon (the other being Chatot) who kicked Team Razor Wind out of their guild.

A Corphish also appeared in Cheers on Castaways Isle!.

One also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

Minor appearances

Another Corphish also appeared in Bagged Then Tagged!.

A Corphish was caught by Rocko in A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!.

A Corphish appeared in a flashback/fantasy in Day Three Blockbusters!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG021 Corphish Ash's Pokédex Corphish, the Ruffian Pokémon. Corphish uses its sharp pincers to capture prey. It can happily live even in very polluted waters. AG023 Corphish Ash's Pokédex Corphish, the Ruffian Pokémon. Corphish is exceptional in its ability to survive. It adapts to any environment, will drive out its inhabitants, and claim the territory for its own.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW099 Corphish Ash's Pokédex Corphish, the Ruffian Pokemon. Corphish lives anywhere, adapting to its surroundings, its pincers hold on tightly when it catches prey.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Corphish was first seen being used by Team Aqua to attack Ruby and Sapphire at the Seafloor Cavern.

In the Emerald arc, a Corphish was seen as one of the many rental Pokémon rampaging under Guile Hideout's control.

In the Black 2 & White 2 arc, the Magician was seen with a Corphish that helps delivers equipment to Lack-Two.

In the X & Y arc, Tierno owns a Corphish.

In the TCG

Main article: Corphish (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Corphish is a member of the Wigglytuff Guild. His catchphrase is "Hey, hey, hey!"

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Corphish were originally foreign Pokémon that were imported as pets. They eventually turned up in the wild. This Pokémon is very hardy and has greatly increased its population. Sapphire Corphish catches prey with its sharp claws. It has no likes or dislikes when it comes to food - it will eat anything. This Pokémon has no trouble living in filthy water. Emerald Once it grips prey with its large pincers, it will never let go, no matter what. It is a hardy Pokémon that can thrive in any environment. FireRed It came from overseas. It is a very hardy creature that will quickly proliferate, even in polluted streams. LeafGreen
Generation IV Diamond Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It was originally a Pokémon from afar that escaped to the wild. It can adapt to the dirtiest river. SoulSilver
Generation V Black Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey. White Black 2 No matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive. It has a strong will to survive. White 2
Generation VI X No matter how dirty the water in the river, it will adapt and thrive. It has a strong will to survive. Y Its hardy vitality enables it to adapt to any environment. Its pincers will never release prey. Omega Ruby Corphish were originally foreign Pokémon that were imported as pets. They eventually turned up in the wild. This Pokémon is very hardy and has greatly increased its population. Alpha Sapphire Corphish catches prey with its sharp claws. It has no likes or dislikes when it comes to food—it will eat anything. This Pokémon has no trouble living in filthy water.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Routes 102 and 117, Petalburg City (Good Rod or Super Rod) Emerald Routes 102 and 117, Petalburg City (Good Rod or Super Rod) FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Celestic Town (Super Rod) Platinum Celestic Town (Super Rod) HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone (Good Rod or Super Rod) Pal Park Pond
Generation V Black Trade White White Forest (Surfing) Black 2 White 2 Route 3 and Striaton City (Surfing) Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y Route 3 and Parfum Palace (Good Rod) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Routes 102, 117, and 123, Petalburg City (Good Rod or Super Rod)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Lake (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 2 Huge Storage 3 Endless Level 4 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Waterfall Pond (6F-12F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Lake Afar (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger	Waterworks
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Beach: Challenger's Ground Desert: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Beach Zone, Meeting Place *
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond	Cove Area

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
FRLGE	PokéPark Egg Corphish	Japanese	Japan	5	March 12 to May 8, 2005

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 43		103 - 150	196 - 290
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Speed: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Total: 308	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

XY   ORAS   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  000Start 000Start Bubble Water Special 04040 100}}100% 30 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   0077 0055 Harden Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   01010 0077 Vice Grip Normal Physical 05555 100}}100% 30 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   01313 01010 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 02020 01414 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 02323 01717 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   N/AN/A 02020 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 090}}90% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 02626 02323 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 03535 02626 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   N/AN/A 03131 Razor Shell Water Physical 07575 095}}95% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   03232 03434 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 04444 03737 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   04747 03939 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 03838 04343 Crabhammer Water Physical 100100 090}}90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   05353 04848 Guillotine Normal Physical 0000— —}}—% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corphish Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Corphish Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM01 TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM01 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM03 HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM05 HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM06 HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corphish Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Corphish Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Tough 1 ♥ 0   Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ Chip Away Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Dragon Dance Dragon Status — —% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 0   Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Mud Sport Ground Status — —% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Switcheroo Dark Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ Trump Card Normal Special — —% 5 Cool 1 ♥ 0

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Corphish in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Corphish in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corphish Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Corphish Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ X Y OR AS Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Corphish can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Corphish cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Corphish Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Corphish Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 341.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.8% Friend Area: Turtleshell Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP Hey, you don't have a clue how hardy my kind can be! 26%-50% HP Hey, there. My HP's down halfway. 1%-25% HP Hey, I've had it. My pincers lost their grip... Level up Hey, I leveled up! That's happy news! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Hey, I leveled up! That's happy news!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Soak ×1) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 16 Max. exp.: 19 Browser entry   Corphish blows bubbles from its mouth. It stops moving, then scurries about.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Corphish often play in the Beach Zone. They say "Hey hey!" a lot and really love to battle!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: They came to Cove Town in search of freedom. Team Corphish's bonds are very strong.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Corphish  Water

Level 30 →

First evolution Crawdaunt  Water  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Corphish images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Corphish is the only Pokémon to date with a catch rate of 205.
• Corphish can be found in the Hoenn region, but it says in its Pokédex entries that it came from another region overseas. This would make it the first exotic species in the Pokémon world.
• Corphish's tendency to say "Hey, hey!" in such games as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure is a reference to its Japanese name, "Heigani".

Origin

Based on its Ruby Pokédex entry, Corphish is probably based on the red swamp crayfish.

Name origin

Corphish may be a combination of corps (a branch of military servicemen; pronounced as core) or corporal (a member of the military or police force) and crayfish (the species it is based on). Alternatively, it could derive from the archaic Newfoundland fishing term corfish, which are a type of dried fish.

Heigani is a combination of 弊 hei (a bad habit or to harm) or 兵 hei (army/troops) and ebigani (crayfish).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヘイガニ Heigani From 弊 hei, 兵 hei, and ebigani French Écrapince From écrase and pince. May contain a corruption of écrevisse Spanish Corphish Same as English name German Krebscorps From Krebs and corps Italian Corphish Same as English name Korean 가재군 Gajaegun From 가재 gajae and 군 (軍) gun Mandarin Chinese 龍蝦小兵 / 龙虾小兵 Lóngxiāxiǎobīng From 龍蝦 lóngxiā, 小龍蝦 xiǎo​lóng​xiā, and 小兵 xiǎobīng Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Corphish

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