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The Locust God
Price tag $5.78

Legendary Creature — God

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#394 Current Rank
#403 Last Week
#310 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Locust God.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Locust God decks.

Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
0% Synergy $1.33
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
0% Synergy $2.71
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
0% Synergy $0.27
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
-1% Synergy $0.40
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-7% Synergy $2.57

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Locust God's abilities and overall game plan.

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+73% Synergy $1.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+72% Synergy $3.62
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+52% Synergy $0.29
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+51% Synergy $1.40
Sage of the Falls Sage of the Falls
+51% Synergy $0.13
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+50% Synergy $0.82
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+48% Synergy $9.12
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+48% Synergy $1.89
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+46% Synergy $21.71
Windfall Windfall
+45% Synergy $3.98

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Locust God decks.

Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+44% Synergy $0.71
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+43% Synergy $1.16
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+43% Synergy $0.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+32% Synergy $1.25
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+28% Synergy $5.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+24% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+22% Synergy $1.86
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.57
Counterspell Counterspell
+15% Synergy $1.61
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.49

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+32% Synergy $37.35
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+26% Synergy $1.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+21% Synergy $51.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $43.59
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+6% Synergy $17.49
Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $64.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $13.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.56
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $43.48
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Locust God's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+41% Synergy $6.74
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+39% Synergy $1.17
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+32% Synergy $0.96
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+32% Synergy $0.18
Whirlpool Rider Whirlpool Rider
+32% Synergy $0.27
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+30% Synergy $0.26
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+28% Synergy $0.99
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+26% Synergy $0.47
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+22% Synergy $7.05
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+21% Synergy $0.29
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+19% Synergy $3.17
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+15% Synergy $0.33
Whirlpool Drake Whirlpool Drake
+14% Synergy $0.34
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.20
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+12% Synergy $0.13
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+11% Synergy $11.81
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+11% Synergy $1.06
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+11% Synergy $5.30
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+11% Synergy $0.58
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+10% Synergy $0.50
Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+10% Synergy $2.42
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.14
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+8% Synergy $0.28
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+7% Synergy $6.50
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+7% Synergy $3.91
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+7% Synergy $33.74
Starwinder Starwinder
+7% Synergy $0.72
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+6% Synergy $0.20
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+6% Synergy $0.24
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+6% Synergy $7.95
Mindwrack Liege Mindwrack Liege
+6% Synergy $0.23
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+5% Synergy $7.64
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+5% Synergy $3.18
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+5% Synergy $7.47
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+5% Synergy $11.14
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+5% Synergy $0.15
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+5% Synergy $39.63
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.26
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+4% Synergy $0.48
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+3% Synergy $0.16
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+1% Synergy $0.12
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+1% Synergy $6.47
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+1% Synergy $18.53
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $1.92
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-7% Synergy $0.41
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.27
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-11% Synergy $0.14
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-15% Synergy $0.80
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-15% Synergy $0.14
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-26% Synergy $1.02

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Locust God safe.

Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+27% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+24% Synergy $11.41
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+24% Synergy $0.99
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+24% Synergy $1.96
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+23% Synergy $0.18
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+18% Synergy $0.23
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.28
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+14% Synergy $0.20
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+13% Synergy $1.35
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+11% Synergy $1.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.11
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $46.95
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+8% Synergy $0.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.24
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $8.33
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $1.41
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.36
Counterflux Counterflux
+5% Synergy $0.53
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.23
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.08
Quick Study Quick Study
+4% Synergy $0.28
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $2.64
Opt Opt
+3% Synergy $0.10
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $47.03
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $0.79
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.79
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $15.34
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.47
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $1.35
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $1.72
Demand Answers Demand Answers
0% Synergy $0.28
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $52.72
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.29
Rewind Rewind
-1% Synergy $0.40
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.11
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-3% Synergy $1.86
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-4% Synergy $0.20
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $10.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.43
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $1.26
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-6% Synergy $9.87
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.65
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-7% Synergy $0.41
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.35
Big Score Big Score
-10% Synergy $0.69
Seething Song Seething Song
-10% Synergy $6.37
Snap Snap
-16% Synergy $1.92
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $1.02

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Locust God's game plan and control the board.

Winds of Change Winds of Change
+37% Synergy $3.98
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+22% Synergy $12.84
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+22% Synergy $0.46
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+22% Synergy $2.92
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+19% Synergy $2.83
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+18% Synergy $2.22
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+15% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+14% Synergy $5.19
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+14% Synergy $0.22
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+13% Synergy $0.39
Flux Flux
+12% Synergy $0.31
Shattered Perception Shattered Perception
+10% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $1486.43
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+9% Synergy $0.22
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+8% Synergy $2.44
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.24
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.76
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+7% Synergy $1.09
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+7% Synergy $0.09
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.83
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.12
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+6% Synergy $90.90
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $4.78
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $36.28
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.33
Game Plan Game Plan
+5% Synergy $0.63
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.17
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.08
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.10
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+4% Synergy $3.66
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+3% Synergy $0.25
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.57
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.23
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.62
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $8.72
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.11
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-5% Synergy $1.32
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $11.45
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $1.84
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $3.38
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $28.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.85
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-13% Synergy $2.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+31% Synergy $9.56
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+20% Synergy $5.03
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $59.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.07
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+9% Synergy $0.57
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+9% Synergy $169.50
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.34
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+8% Synergy $18.63
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $16.00
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+7% Synergy $10.06
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.43
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $2.63
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+6% Synergy $0.19
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+4% Synergy $3.38
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.47
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+3% Synergy $1.94
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $79.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.05
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $6.98
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $16.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Locust God's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+42% Synergy $0.68
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+38% Synergy $3.14
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+30% Synergy $1.03
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+17% Synergy $4.93
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+16% Synergy $1.15
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+16% Synergy $0.65
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+14% Synergy $1.36
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+12% Synergy $0.69
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.00
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+11% Synergy $0.13
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+10% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $10.52
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+9% Synergy $37.23
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+8% Synergy $0.67
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+6% Synergy $1.04
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+6% Synergy $10.14
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+5% Synergy $3.80
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+4% Synergy $0.19
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.16
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+4% Synergy $4.45
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+3% Synergy $1.47
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $8.14
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+3% Synergy $0.93
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $3.04
Curiosity Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.57
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.29
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $8.37
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
-9% Synergy $13.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Locust God to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+18% Synergy $6.53
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $3.15
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+7% Synergy $6.53
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+7% Synergy $0.39
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+5% Synergy $18.96
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+4% Synergy $6.17

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $2.07
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $0.10
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+13% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+12% Synergy $0.14
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $0.66
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.69
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.32
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $17.71
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+7% Synergy $4.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.12
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+4% Synergy $0.13
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+4% Synergy $0.10
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.18
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.82
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.65
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-1% Synergy $10.68
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $18.45
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $6.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $1.02
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy $3.85
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+16% Synergy $0.43
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+8% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.45
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.53
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.27
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.45
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+5% Synergy $0.14
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.63
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.01
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.02
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $4.67
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+1% Synergy $38.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.48
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $109.39
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $26.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Locust God decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+24% Synergy $11.41
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+6% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.63
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $36.28
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+5% Synergy $0.10
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $17.00
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.15
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.91
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+2% Synergy $0.26
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $1.60
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.90
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $10.41
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $3.73
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $2.85
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.97
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
0% Synergy $0.70
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.31
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $0.36
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $19.46
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.61
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $1.60
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-2% Synergy $23.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $14.94
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $26.10
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $22.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $12.55
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $12.58
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $10.81
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.35
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.23
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $14.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.65
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $1.52

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