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Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel
Price tag $2.58

Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon

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Brackets

Brackets let a table agree on how strong their decks are before shuffling up, so a cEDH list doesn't land in a casual pod. Pick one to see what Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks at that level play.

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Liliana the Faultless Liliana the Faultless
+46% Synergy in 54% of decks $3.34
Ajani Resolute Ajani Resolute
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $7.92
Ob Nixilis, the Ascended Ob Nixilis, the Ascended
+25% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.46
Enlightened Confidant Enlightened Confidant
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $6.50
Germinate Recruits Germinate Recruits
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.34

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Soul Warden Soul Warden
+46% Synergy in 64% of decks $4.04
Liliana the Faultless Liliana the Faultless
+46% Synergy in 54% of decks $3.34
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+36% Synergy in 49% of decks $9.83
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+35% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+33% Synergy in 48% of decks $1.37
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+32% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.50
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+30% Synergy in 48% of decks $5.63
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+29% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.75
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+29% Synergy in 37% of decks $9.44
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+29% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.31

Top Cards

The cards most Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks run.

Soul Warden Soul Warden
+46% Synergy in 64% of decks $4.04
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+36% Synergy in 49% of decks $9.83
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+32% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.50
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+30% Synergy in 48% of decks $5.63
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+29% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.31
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+27% Synergy in 41% of decks $9.09
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+10% Synergy in 44% of decks $2.51
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+0% Synergy in 64% of decks $1.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.37
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.60

Creatures

Creatures played in Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+29% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.75
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.79
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+26% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.27
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.40
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+24% Synergy in 37% of decks $4.47
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.90
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+23% Synergy in 34% of decks $4.45
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+22% Synergy in 28% of decks $16.44
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+22% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.38
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+22% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.92
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+20% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.41
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+19% Synergy in 32% of decks $12.24
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $14.25
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+18% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.96
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+17% Synergy in 22% of decks $5.67
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.35
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $5.25
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+16% Synergy in 36% of decks $10.34
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy in 22% of decks $20.10
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.43
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $31.74
Edgar, Ancient Bloodlord Edgar, Ancient Bloodlord
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.29
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.25
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.25
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $45.27
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.63
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.23
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $21.52
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.20
Koth of the Homestead Koth of the Homestead
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.26
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.38
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.35
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.34
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+10% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.89
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.14
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.44
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.51
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.53
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $100.64
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.44
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.42
Avacyn, Angel of Horror Avacyn, Angel of Horror
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $12.31
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.11
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.87
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+3% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.57
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $11.06
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.24
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $8.16
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-1% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.55

Instants

Instants played in Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+26% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.84
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+13% Synergy in 23% of decks $7.75
Riot Control Riot Control
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.27
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.20
Vindictive Triumph Vindictive Triumph
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.33
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.89
Revitalize Revitalize
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.36
Extended Absence Extended Absence
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.11
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.30
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.28
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $15.62
Despark Despark
+5% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.33
Awe Strike Awe Strike
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.19
Congregate Congregate
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy in 32% of decks $9.26
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.45
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.31
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.36
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.48
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $9.81
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.54
Bilbo's Gambit Bilbo's Gambit
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.23
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.60
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $15.93
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $9.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $8.47
Inkshield Inkshield
+0% Synergy in 22% of decks $5.62
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+0% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.45
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.73
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy in 10% of decks $11.12
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy in 10% of decks $28.34
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.38
Village Rites Village Rites
-15% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.73

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+27% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.40
Fumigate Fumigate
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Surgical Precision Surgical Precision
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.13
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.26
Vindicate Vindicate
+6% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.32
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.49
Cast Away Doubt Cast Away Doubt
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.26
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.58
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.34
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.61
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.23
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy in 16% of decks $10.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy in 16% of decks $4.22
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.34
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.41
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.36
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.46

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+29% Synergy in 37% of decks $9.44
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+19% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.62
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $22.12
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.34
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.97
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.26
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.11
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $9.04
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.43
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $9.64
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $16.71
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.74
Eye of Jace Eye of Jace
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.26

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Cleric Class Cleric Class
+23% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.87
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.34
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+17% Synergy in 34% of decks $6.00
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+15% Synergy in 34% of decks $6.31
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.43
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.64
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.57
Way of the Mentor Way of the Mentor
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.33
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.81
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.19
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $7.00
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy in 18% of decks $16.85
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.60
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.62
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.35
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $25.77
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-2% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.32
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy in 11% of decks $7.01
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy in 9% of decks $42.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy in 16% of decks $13.66
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-12% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $9.17
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.66
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.40

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.64
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.49
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.24
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.77
Hall of Echoes Hall of Echoes
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.13
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.42
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.51
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.38
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $31.61
High Market High Market
-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.52
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy in 18% of decks $55.93
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.32

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+35% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+33% Synergy in 48% of decks $1.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+15% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.72
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+13% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.93
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+8% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.25
Murmuring Volume Murmuring Volume
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.91
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $45.17
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $79.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.25

Lands

The lands Core Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks run.

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+19% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.12
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+12% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.35
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+9% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.46
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+8% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.27
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+8% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Foot Headquarters Foot Headquarters
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.22
Meticulous Commons Meticulous Commons
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.19
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.32
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+5% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.10
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy in 47% of decks $2.76
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.28
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+4% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.32
Fisk Tower Fisk Tower
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+3% Synergy in 28% of decks $8.26
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.28
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.18
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.35
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy in 99% of decks $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.28
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $28.06
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+0% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.26
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy in 98% of decks $0.08
Forum of Amity Forum of Amity
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.24
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $29.03
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy in 12% of decks
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.28
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy in 22% of decks $10.57
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $20.42
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.73
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.01
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy in 10% of decks $11.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.50
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.29
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy in 49% of decks $5.28
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-3% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.31
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-5% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.28
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.26
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-9% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.24
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-10% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.73
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-10% Synergy in 20% of decks $32.30
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-11% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.38

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