Phanpy (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Phanpy (disambiguation).
Phanpy
Long Nose Pokémon
ゴマゾウ
Gomazou
#0231
Phanpy



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ground Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pickup Cacophony
Cacophony
Sand Veil
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
120 (24.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Phanpy
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
73.9 lbs. 33.5 kg
Phanpy
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
124
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
66
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Phanpy
1
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
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Phanpy (Japanese: ゴマゾウ Gomazou) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Donphan starting at level 25.

Biology

Phanpy is a small, horizon-blue proboscid Pokémon. It has large, floppy ears, which it uses as fans to cool itself. There are two red pads on each ear and another on the bridge of its short trunk. Phanpy has a single nail on each of its four feet, and a short tail.

This small trunk is sensitive, yet strong. It can send a person flying with an affectionate, playful bump of its snout. The trunk is also strong enough to shatter any arm bones it hits. Additionally, this little Pokémon is easily capable of carrying an adult human on its back.

Phanpy is found in rocky terrain. To make its nest, it digs a vertical pit near the edge of a river. It displays ownership of this area by marking it with its trunk. In the deserted morning hours, Phanpy uses its trunk to shower in the river. Sometimes, groups of this Pokémon form and soak each other thoroughly. Afterwards, it can be seen drying its body near the edge of the river. The reason is Phanpy won't settle down until it is clean.

Evolution

Phanpy evolves into Donphan.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Phanpy
 Ground 

 
First evolution
Donphan
 Ground 


In the anime

 
Phanpy in the anime
 
A Phanpy Egg in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Phanpy

Phanpy made its main series debut in Hatching a Plan. It hatched from an Egg that Ash obtained in Extreme Pokémon!. It evolved into a Donphan in Reversing the Charges.

Other

Phanpy debuted in Spell of the Unown: Entei as one of the illusory Pokémon Molly Hale created in her dream world, thanks to the Unown. It was Molly's final Pokémon during her battle against Brock, where it was able to defeat Onix with only one Rollout attack.

A Phanpy appeared in Mad About Blue!, under the ownership of Gorman.

Minor appearances

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, two Phanpy were living in the an underground paradise.

A Coordinator's Phanpy appeared in Mean With Envy.

A Coordinator's Phanpy appeared in The Saffron Con.

In Off the Unbeaten Path, a Trainer's Phanpy participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.

A Trainer's Phanpy appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.

Four Phanpy appeared in a fantasy in The Keystone Pops!.

A Phanpy appeared in Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon.

In The Power of Us, Hoyt's Phanpy battled Ash's Pikachu but was soon defeated.

Two Phanpy appeared in Finding a Legend!, each under the ownership of a different Trainer.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP230 Phanpy Ash's Pokédex Phanpy, the Long Nose Pokémon. Phanpy uses its powerful snout to express affection, not realizing its strength can send you flying.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, a Phanpy was in Professor Oak's fantasy when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.

In Off Course with Corsola, Crystal caught a Phanpy and sent it to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Phanpy was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

In A Dust-Up With Dusclops, Emerald used a Phanpy in the Battle Pyramid for its Ability Pickup.

A Phanpy appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Trainer's Phanpy was at the Safari Zone.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Phanpy appeared in Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Phanpy appeared in Clefairy is a Mama!.

A Phanpy appeared in Clefairy, the Pop Star?!.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

In Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two, Solana captured a Phanpy with her Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

In the TCG

Main article: Phanpy (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#195
Gold It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous.
Silver As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
Crystal During the deserted morning hours, it comes ashore where it deftly uses its trunk to take a shower.
Stadium 2 It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous.
Generation III Hoenn
#165
Kanto
#—
Ruby For its nest, Phanpy digs a vertical pit in the ground at the edge of a river. It marks the area around its nest with its trunk to let the others know that the area has been claimed.
Sapphire Phanpy uses its long nose to shower itself. When others gather around, they thoroughly douse each other with water. These Pokémon can be seen drying their soaking-wet bodies at the edge of water.
Emerald Phanpy's big ears serve as broad fans. When it becomes hot, it flaps the ears busily to cool down. Even the young are very strong.
FireRed As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
LeafGreen It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, this can be dangerous.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#200
Diamond It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous.
SoulSilver As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
White
Black 2 It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#172
X As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
Y It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
Omega Ruby For its nest, Phanpy digs a vertical pit in the ground at the edge of a river. It marks the area around its nest with its trunk to let the others know that the area has been claimed.
Alpha Sapphire Phanpy uses its long nose to shower itself. When others gather around, they thoroughly douse each other with water. These Pokémon can be seen drying their soaking-wet bodies at the edge of water.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#122
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet This Pokémon lives and nests on a riverbank. After playing in the mud, it won't be able to settle down unless it washes its body.
Violet It is far stronger than it appears. If a Phanpy is swinging its trunk around and your arm gets hit by it, your arm bone will shatter.


 
Phanpy in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold
Trade, Event
Silver
Route 45*
Crystal
Routes 45 and 46Morning
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Safari Zone
Emerald
Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
Sevault Canyon, Canyon Entrance
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Oasis Poké Spot
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 207 (Swarm)
Platinum
Route 207 (Swarm)
HeartGold
Route 45, Mt. Silver Cave
SoulSilver
Trade
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Trade with Curtis in Nimbasa City (female player character only)
Dream World
Rugged Mountain
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Ground)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Breed Donphan
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Route 207 (Swarm)
Grand Underground - Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Four
West Province: Area One, Area Two, Asado Desert
Tera Raid Battles (2★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Springleaf Field
Pinball: R&S
Hatch from Egg
Trozei!
Secret Storage 6, Endless Level 3, Forever Level 3, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Great Canyon (1F-3F), Southern Cavern (10F-19F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest, Olive Jungle
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Amp Plains (1F-8F), Marine Resort (1F-B19F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
MD Sky
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Amp Plains (1F-8F), Marine Resort (1F-19F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
MD Stormy
Hero Pokémon
PokéPark Wii
Cavern Zone
Ranger: GS
Faldera Island, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Desert: Sunny Seashore
Rumble U
Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Infinite Ruins: Stage 2
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Dusty Desert (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Great Canyon (4F-6F), Southern Cavern (4F-12F), Marvelous Sea (16F-17F), Fantasy Strait (16F-19F)
Fainted Pokémon: Silent Chasm
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Sandy Bazaar: Stage 15
Blau Salon: Stage 403
Masters EX
Costume sync pair scout: Lyra (Special Costume) & Phanpy


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Encore Phanpy Japanese Japan 5 December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Absorb Phanpy English United States 5 January 31 to February 6, 2003

Held items

Games Held items
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver
Black 2 White 2

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
Total:
330
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
3/3 ★★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
066 Flail Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
1010 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20
1515 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20
1919 Endure Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
2424 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20
2828 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
3333 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100100% 20
3737 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5
4242 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Phanpy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002  TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM035  TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM071  TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM102  TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM116  TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM117  TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM121  TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM122  TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM127  TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133  TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM176  TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM179  TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM181  TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM186  TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Phanpy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
Fissure Ground Physical 30% 5
Focus Energy Normal Status —% 30
Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5
Heavy Slam Steel Physical 100% 10
High Horsepower Ground Physical 95 95% 10
Ice Shard Ice Physical 40 100% 30
Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10
Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Phanpy
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Phanpy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Yawn Phanpy (EX Holon Phantoms 75)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
   
Acquisition: Hatch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
Friend Area: Safari
Phrases
51%-100% HP Can I bump with my trunk? Can I bump with my trunk?
26%-50% HP I only have one half of my HP left.
1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I have no power to even lift my trunk...
Level up I leveled up! I'll bump with my trunk more!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Lively Town
Connected to: Donphan, Poochyena, Blitzle, Skiddo
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I want to be strong like my dad!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm getting kinda sleepy...
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Ground
Poké Assist:  
Ground
Field move:  
(Tackle ×1)
Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 16 Max. exp.: 30
Browser entry R-034
Phanpy might be small, but its powerful tackle can move aside an obstacle.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Ground
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Ground
Field move:
(present)
 
(Tackle ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Ground
Field move:
(past)
 
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry R-209/N-085
It triggers tremors to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 70 Base Defense: 48 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon came to the Cavern Zone to play. His favorite Attraction is Blaziken's Boulder Bash.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ground
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Ground
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#45
 

Opportunist
Rarely increases damage.
  Swappable Skill(s): Power of 4+


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 107 Base Defense: 98
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   50
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Rock Smash
Charged Attacks: Bulldoze, Rock Slide, Body Slam, Trailblaze*, Frustration , Return 

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Phanpy
 Ground 
 
Level 25
 
First evolution
Donphan
 Ground 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
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
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Phanpy images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Phanpy seems to be based on an elephant calf. The red pads on its snout and ears may be inspired by the fabrics and jewelry used to adorn elephants during various celebrations in India. Its ability to curl itself and roll like a wheel appears to mimic tyres which is more obvious association in Donphan. Phanpy's Ground type may come from the fact that elephants like to play in mud or that tyres always stick to the ground and are made out of rubber which is known as a great insulator fitting the Electric-type immunity. Its bright coloration contrasting with Donphan's grey pallete bring reminescence of colorful toys.

Name origin

Phanpy may be derived from elephant and possibly infant or the diminutive suffix -y.

Gomazou may be a combination of 細かい komakai (small, minute) and 象 (elephant).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ゴマゾウ Gomazou From 細かい komakai and
  French Phanpy Same as English name
  Spanish Phanpy Same as English name
  German Phanpy Same as English name
  Italian Phanpy Same as English name
  Korean 코코리 Kokori From 코끼리 kokkiri
  Mandarin Chinese 小小象 Xiǎoxiǎoxiàng From xiǎo reduplicated and xiàng
  Cantonese Chinese 小小象 Síusíujeuhng From síu reduplicated and jeuhng


See also

External links


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