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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
:''For a comprehensive list of Shellder's appearances in the {{pkmn|anime}} as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the anime sections of {{DL|Slowbro (Pokémon)|In the anime|Slowbro}} and {{DL|Slowking (Pokémon)|In the anime|Slowking}}.''
:''For a comprehensive list of Shellder's appearances in the {{pkmn|anime}} as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the anime sections of {{DL|Slowbro (Pokémon)|In the anime|Slowbro}} and {{DL|Slowking (Pokémon)|In the anime|Slowking}}.''
[[File:Shellder SM015.png|thumb|250px|left|Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Shellder SM015.png|thumb|250px|Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|thumb|left|220px|Spiral Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|thumb|left|220px|Spiral Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Arthur Shellder crown.png|thumb|220px|right|Crown Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Arthur Shellder crown.png|thumb|220px|Crown Shellder in the anime]]


===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
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Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', where they evolved many Slowpoke into Slowbro, as well as a Slowking under [[Alice Telesu|Alice]]'s [[released Pokémon|former ownership]].
Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', where they evolved many Slowpoke into Slowbro, as well as a Slowking under [[Alice Telesu|Alice]]'s [[released Pokémon|former ownership]].


A Shellder appeared in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', under the ownership of [[Marilyn]]. Despite what other people thought, Marilyn thought Shellder was the cutest and was to battle [[Brock's Happiny]], but the match was interrupted by {{TRT}}.
A Shellder appeared in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', under the ownership of [[Marilyn]]. Despite what other people thought, Marilyn thought Shellder was the cutest Pokémon she ever saw. It was about to battle [[Brock's Happiny]], but the match was interrupted by {{TRT}}.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
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Three Shellder appeared in ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', where they were among the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]]. Two of them were under the ownership of different Trainers.
Three Shellder appeared in ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', where they were among the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]]. Two of them were under the ownership of different Trainers.


A Trainer's Shellder appeared in [[SM141]].
A Trainer's Shellder appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.
 
Four Shellder appeared in [[SS002]].


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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A Shellder was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in [[Archie]]'s collection in ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I]]''.
A Shellder was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in [[Archie]]'s collection in ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I]]''.
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
A Shellder appeared in [[GDZ33]].


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{TP|Red|Clefairy}} was attacked by a Shellder in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears]]''.
{{TP|Red|Clefairy}} was attacked by a Shellder in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears]]''.
Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]''.


[[Bruno]] owns five Shellder, as seen in ''[[PM034|Clefairy's Under Training!!]]''.
[[Bruno]] owns five Shellder, as seen in ''[[PM034|Clefairy's Under Training!!]]''.
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Even when its shell is closed, its tongue still hangs out. If you give its tongue a good yank, the shock will cause Shellder to open its shell.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Even when its shell is closed, its tongue still hangs out. If you give its tongue a good yank, the shock will cause Shellder to open its shell.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=150}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Kala'e Bay]] ([[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Kala'e Bay]] ([[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Seafoam Islands]] ([[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Seafoam Islands]] ([[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[West Lake Axewell]], [[East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Seat]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In side games====
====In side games====
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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]=====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|9|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|18|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|22|Clamp|Water|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|27|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|31|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|36|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|40|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|45|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
 
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]=====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM04|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM28|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM47|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM51|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM55|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
 
====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]====
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]=====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|8|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|16|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|20|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|25|Clamp|Water|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|28|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|32|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|40|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|44|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|49|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|52|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|56|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|61|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}


=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]=====
====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM51|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM53|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM54|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM55|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM64|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM94|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM83|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR03|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR04|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR19|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR98|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}


=====By {{pkmn|breeding}}=====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|740|Crabominable}}|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Barrier|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}<br>{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP|739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP|740|Crabominable}}|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|222G|Corsola}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40|*}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Screech|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|40}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}|Twineedle|Bug|Physical|25|100|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}


=====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]=====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Slowking evolution anime.png|thumb|Shellder and Slowpoke evolving into Slowking in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'']]
[[File:Slowking evolution anime.png|thumb|Shellder and Slowpoke evolving into Slowking in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'']]
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Shellder is required to evolve Slowpoke into Slowbro or Slowking. Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail to evolve into Slowbro, or onto its head while wearing the [[King's Rock]] to evolve into a Slowking. Even though Shellder changes form drastically when it bonds with Slowpoke to evolve (see above), it is not considered an evolution in and of itself.
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Shellder is required to [[Evolution|evolve]] Slowpoke into Slowbro or Slowking. Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail to evolve into Slowbro, or onto its head while wearing the [[King's Rock]] to evolve into a Slowking. Even though Shellder changes form drastically when it bonds with Slowpoke to evolve (see above), it is not considered an evolution in and of itself.
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', it is revealed that Shellder is still capable of speech as the shell of a Slowbro.
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', it is revealed that Shellder is still capable of speech as the shell of a Slowbro.
* Shellder were shown to be capable of floating through the air in {{g|Snap}}, a trait that has been seen in no other media.
* Shellder were shown to be capable of floating through the air in {{g|Snap}}, a trait that has been seen in no other media.
* Shellder and {{p|Cloyster}} share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Clamperl}}. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
* Shellder and {{p|Cloyster}} share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Clamperl}}. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
* Shellder can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Staryu}}. Both are Water-types in the {{OBP|Water 3|Egg Group}} [[Egg Group]], both evolve with a [[Water Stone]], and both gain a second type upon evolution. Cloyster is seen as a slow defensive Pokémon, while Starmie is seen as a fast attacking Pokémon; and Staryu is exclusive to Fire Red and Y, while Shellder is exclusive to Leaf Green and X.
* Shellder can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Staryu}}. Both are Water-types in the {{OBP|Water 3|Egg Group}} [[Egg Group]], both evolve with a [[Water Stone]], and both gain a second type upon evolution. Cloyster is seen as a slow defensive Pokémon, while Starmie is seen as a fast attacking Pokémon; and Shellder is exclusive to Fire Red and Y, while Staryu is exclusive to Leaf Green and X.


===Origin===
===Origin===
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