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Oriss, Samite Guardian
Price tag $0.90

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3782 Current Rank
#3584 Last Week
#3461 Past 2 Years

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Oriss, Samite Guardian decks.

Erode Erode
+16% Synergy $5.37
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+14% Synergy $0.49

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Oriss, Samite Guardian's abilities and overall game plan.

Palace Guard Palace Guard
+68% Synergy $0.11
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+60% Synergy $2.28
Palisade Giant Palisade Giant
+57% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+55% Synergy $0.53
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+50% Synergy $0.32
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+47% Synergy $6.00
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+46% Synergy $5.14
Pariah Pariah
+42% Synergy $2.19
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+41% Synergy $2.14
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+41% Synergy $3.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Oriss, Samite Guardian decks.

Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+40% Synergy $13.69
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+35% Synergy $4.85
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+34% Synergy $12.14
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+30% Synergy $10.94
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+26% Synergy $0.33
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+26% Synergy $2.17
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+25% Synergy $6.30
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-26% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-18% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Oriss, Samite Guardian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+39% Synergy $0.28
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+36% Synergy $1.88
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+27% Synergy $0.41
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+27% Synergy $5.40
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+27% Synergy $0.74
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+25% Synergy $8.04
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+25% Synergy $0.38
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+25% Synergy $4.54
Kjeldoran Royal Guard Kjeldoran Royal Guard
+22% Synergy $0.19
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+22% Synergy $0.26
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+20% Synergy $0.37
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+19% Synergy $1.22
Master Apothecary Master Apothecary
+19% Synergy $0.82
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+19% Synergy $3.62
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+18% Synergy $0.53
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+17% Synergy $0.26
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+17% Synergy $0.28
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+16% Synergy $0.33
Order of Whiteclay Order of Whiteclay
+15% Synergy $0.35
Ironfist Crusher Ironfist Crusher
+15% Synergy $0.09
Veteran Bodyguard Veteran Bodyguard
+15% Synergy
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+13% Synergy $3.99
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+13% Synergy $5.77
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+13% Synergy $3.64
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+12% Synergy $1.74
Battlefield Medic Battlefield Medic
+12% Synergy $0.10
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.32
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+11% Synergy $1.96
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+10% Synergy $0.26
Beacon of Destiny Beacon of Destiny
+10% Synergy $0.43
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+9% Synergy $0.60
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+8% Synergy $0.21
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+7% Synergy $8.86
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.43
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+6% Synergy $3.44
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $4.62
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.44
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+6% Synergy $1.88
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $3.93
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+4% Synergy $3.23
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+4% Synergy $0.32
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+4% Synergy $9.19
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+2% Synergy $4.95
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
-1% Synergy $0.25
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $4.94
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.11
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-3% Synergy $0.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-9% Synergy $4.55
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-16% Synergy $59.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Oriss, Samite Guardian safe.

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+27% Synergy $0.59
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+25% Synergy $6.58
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+24% Synergy $2.91
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+23% Synergy $1.76
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+21% Synergy $7.35
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+18% Synergy $12.85
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+17% Synergy $0.42
Holy Day Holy Day
+17% Synergy $0.51
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+16% Synergy $5.10
Shelter Shelter
+15% Synergy $0.23
Riot Control Riot Control
+13% Synergy $0.38
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+12% Synergy $0.30
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+10% Synergy $0.17
Angelsong Angelsong
+10% Synergy $0.67
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+9% Synergy $2.15
Awe Strike Awe Strike
+8% Synergy $0.22
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.33
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+7% Synergy $5.58
Condemn Condemn
+7% Synergy $0.26
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+7% Synergy $14.74
Samite Ministration Samite Ministration
+7% Synergy $0.22
Bandage Bandage
+7% Synergy $0.15
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+7% Synergy $0.22
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $4.08
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.31
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.07
Illumination Illumination
+6% Synergy $0.78
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+6% Synergy $0.12
Congregate Congregate
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+5% Synergy $1.07
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $3.12
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+5% Synergy $0.22
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+5% Synergy $1.67
Valor Made Real Valor Made Real
+5% Synergy $0.17
Mirror Strike Mirror Strike
+5% Synergy $1.16
Channel Harm Channel Harm
+5% Synergy $0.14
Retaliate Retaliate
+5% Synergy $0.61
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.79
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.58
Oblation Oblation
+4% Synergy $0.62
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+3% Synergy $0.64
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $10.00
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.31
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-2% Synergy $6.97
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.30
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $22.25
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-4% Synergy $4.73
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.45
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $15.93

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Oriss, Samite Guardian's game plan and control the board.

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.36
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+11% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+9% Synergy $0.82
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+7% Synergy $0.46
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+7% Synergy $0.10
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $11.82
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.73
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+5% Synergy $0.34
Survival Cache Survival Cache
+5% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.33
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $5.02
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.33
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+2% Synergy $0.60
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.92
Fumigate Fumigate
+1% Synergy $0.30
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $0.69
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.12
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $0.28
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-5% Synergy $2.81
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy $3.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-14% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+25% Synergy $14.81
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+21% Synergy $11.25
Campfire Campfire
+19% Synergy $0.47
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $0.75
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+14% Synergy $4.04
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+14% Synergy $2.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+12% Synergy $2.62
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+12% Synergy $2.84
Bubble Matrix Bubble Matrix
+10% Synergy $9.65
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+10% Synergy $34.13
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $13.86
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+10% Synergy $0.59
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+10% Synergy $5.70
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+10% Synergy $2.10
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+9% Synergy $0.85
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+9% Synergy $5.10
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+9% Synergy $0.44
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $7.82
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+8% Synergy $17.51
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+8% Synergy $8.12
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+7% Synergy $0.63
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.45
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+7% Synergy $1.65
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.39
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+7% Synergy $6.59
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+7% Synergy $1.01
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+6% Synergy $3.32
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $5.10
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+5% Synergy $5.85
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+5% Synergy $0.57
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.17
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.23
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+5% Synergy $0.33
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+5% Synergy $10.92
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+5% Synergy $0.46
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $10.89
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+4% Synergy $6.27
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+4% Synergy $11.22
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+4% Synergy $15.45
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+3% Synergy $0.93
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+3% Synergy $5.37
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $12.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $1.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.44
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $24.31
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-5% Synergy $4.20
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $7.69
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-19% Synergy $5.50

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Oriss, Samite Guardian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+30% Synergy $7.32
Entangler Entangler
+28% Synergy $6.46
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+22% Synergy $0.60
Worship Worship
+21% Synergy $1.09
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+14% Synergy $0.59
Crackdown Crackdown
+12% Synergy $9.27
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.30
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+11% Synergy $2.93
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $3.34
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+10% Synergy $7.70
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+10% Synergy $5.34
Words of Worship Words of Worship
+10% Synergy $2.06
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+9% Synergy $9.15
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $4.72
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+8% Synergy $0.49
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+7% Synergy $3.70
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+7% Synergy $0.35
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+7% Synergy $1.21
Celestial Convergence Celestial Convergence
+7% Synergy $1.49
Heart of Light Heart of Light
+7% Synergy $0.19
Samite Blessing Samite Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.17
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+6% Synergy $0.30
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+6% Synergy $0.18
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.51
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+5% Synergy $2.02
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.14
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.37
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+5% Synergy $0.65
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+4% Synergy $0.64
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+4% Synergy $5.61
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $2.14
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.41
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+4% Synergy $0.61
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+4% Synergy $0.28
High Ground High Ground
+4% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+4% Synergy $1.19
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+3% Synergy $0.39
Saving Grace Saving Grace
+3% Synergy $0.32
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.23
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+3% Synergy $1.87
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+2% Synergy $0.38
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+2% Synergy $0.57
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $6.60
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.35
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
0% Synergy $1.96
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.00
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
-3% Synergy $9.48
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-6% Synergy $4.03
Land Tax Land Tax
-8% Synergy $13.49
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.60

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Oriss, Samite Guardian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+15% Synergy $0.39
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+12% Synergy $0.34
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+8% Synergy $2.10
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+6% Synergy $0.36
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $1.82
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+5% Synergy $7.90
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+36% Synergy $18.86
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+28% Synergy $11.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+22% Synergy $0.26
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+19% Synergy $12.90
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+15% Synergy $7.26
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+14% Synergy $0.84
Karoo Karoo
+13% Synergy $1.17
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+11% Synergy $0.36
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.56
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+11% Synergy $0.33
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+10% Synergy $0.32
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+10% Synergy $0.29
New Benalia New Benalia
+10% Synergy $0.27
Icatian Store Icatian Store
+8% Synergy $0.81
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $2.47
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $13.86
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+7% Synergy $40.55
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+7% Synergy $3.58
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $4.72
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.31
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $3.83
Ruins of Trokair Ruins of Trokair
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+6% Synergy $6.97
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.54
Springjack Pasture Springjack Pasture
+5% Synergy $0.87
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.35
Vesuva Vesuva
+4% Synergy $3.18
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.52
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.21
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.24
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $13.15
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $3.42
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+2% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $51.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.73
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.34
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.74
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-1% Synergy $0.94
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.99
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-5% Synergy $7.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $6.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.94
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.34
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.38
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.40
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+5% Synergy $0.37
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Oriss, Samite Guardian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $8.86
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+6% Synergy $4.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $3.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.79
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.91
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $16.02
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.11

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