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The Thing

Legendary CreatureHuman Hero

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3521 Current Rank
#2712 Last Week

New Cards

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

Mister Fantastic Mister Fantastic
0% Synergy
World War Hulk World War Hulk
0% Synergy
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $3.13
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
0% Synergy $0.14
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
0% Synergy $3.48

Top Cards

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

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $1.81
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $7.23
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.53
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $12.29
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $9.55
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.38
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy $0.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $0.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.47
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
0% Synergy $2.58

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $30.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $90.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $40.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $49.18
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $37.86

Creatures

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

Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
0% Synergy $15.57
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
0% Synergy $1.42
Arwen, Mortal Queen Arwen, Mortal Queen
0% Synergy $8.00
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
0% Synergy $0.64
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
0% Synergy $0.86
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
0% Synergy $1.09
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
0% Synergy $30.54
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
0% Synergy $0.41
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
0% Synergy $0.15
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
0% Synergy $2.03
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
0% Synergy $0.37
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
0% Synergy $0.21
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
0% Synergy $3.98
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
0% Synergy $4.43
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $42.57
Mila, Crafty Companion Lukka, Wayward Bonder Mila, Crafty Companion
0% Synergy $0.96
Animar, Soul of Elements Animar, Soul of Elements
0% Synergy $10.98
Avenging Huntbonder Avenging Huntbonder
0% Synergy $0.12
Blazing Bomb Blazing Bomb
0% Synergy $0.03
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
0% Synergy $0.72
Crystalline Giant Crystalline Giant
0% Synergy $0.36
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
0% Synergy $0.18
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
0% Synergy $3.10
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
0% Synergy $7.36
Perrie, the Pulverizer Perrie, the Pulverizer
0% Synergy $0.33
Serah Farron Crystallized Serah Serah Farron
0% Synergy $0.39
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
0% Synergy $2.30
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
0% Synergy $41.47
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
0% Synergy $0.09
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
0% Synergy $0.42
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
0% Synergy $2.24
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
0% Synergy $1.33
Yuna, Grand Summoner Yuna, Grand Summoner
0% Synergy $6.03
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
0% Synergy $0.16
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
0% Synergy $1.18
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
0% Synergy $0.51
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
0% Synergy $9.47
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
0% Synergy $5.30
Shalai and Hallar Shalai and Hallar
0% Synergy $4.72
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
0% Synergy $24.39
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
0% Synergy $3.38
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
0% Synergy $0.27
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
0% Synergy $4.43
Spark Double Spark Double
0% Synergy $10.73
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
0% Synergy $0.11
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
0% Synergy $0.86
Captain America, Super-Soldier Captain America, Super-Soldier
0% Synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
0% Synergy $0.58
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
0% Synergy $0.29
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
0% Synergy $2.17

Instants

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

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
0% Synergy $0.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.41
Brokers Confluence Brokers Confluence
0% Synergy $1.32
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.92
Protection Magic Protection Magic
0% Synergy $0.36
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.42
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
0% Synergy $10.38
Silkguard Silkguard
0% Synergy $4.31
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
0% Synergy $0.37
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
0% Synergy $3.16
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
0% Synergy $1.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $48.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.78
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
0% Synergy $4.33
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
0% Synergy $0.16
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.72
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
0% Synergy $0.12
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
0% Synergy $0.15
Berserk Berserk
0% Synergy $16.18
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $17.25
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
0% Synergy $0.24
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
0% Synergy $0.47
Manamorphose Manamorphose
0% Synergy $3.76
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $14.75
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.57
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $9.24
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $6.38
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
0% Synergy $2.34
Snap Snap
0% Synergy $2.64
Submerge Submerge
0% Synergy $5.45
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.72
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
0% Synergy $1.55
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
0% Synergy $0.14
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
0% Synergy $0.97
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $44.38

Sorceries

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

Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.45
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
0% Synergy $0.33
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.59
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
0% Synergy $10.05
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
0% Synergy $3.31
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
0% Synergy $1.78
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
0% Synergy $0.09
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
0% Synergy $4.75
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
0% Synergy $0.37
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
0% Synergy $0.38
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.31
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
0% Synergy $0.19
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
0% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.13
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.51
Seize the Day Seize the Day
0% Synergy $15.42
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.19
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $32.62
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
0% Synergy $0.14

Utility Artifacts

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

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy $6.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.66
The Ozolith The Ozolith
0% Synergy $43.39
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
0% Synergy $0.14
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
0% Synergy $0.80
Insight Engine Insight Engine
0% Synergy $3.07
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
0% Synergy $3.98
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
0% Synergy $4.37
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
0% Synergy $4.57
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
0% Synergy $0.25
Caltrops Caltrops
0% Synergy $18.42
Blitzball Stadium Blitzball Stadium
0% Synergy $0.11
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
0% Synergy $9.00
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
0% Synergy $0.34
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
0% Synergy $2.23
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
0% Synergy $38.53
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
0% Synergy $11.94
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
0% Synergy $1.60
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $36.18
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
0% Synergy $37.76
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
0% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
0% Synergy $1.68
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
0% Synergy $0.25
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.29
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
0% Synergy $7.45
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
0% Synergy $3.40
Asceticism Asceticism
0% Synergy $5.08
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
0% Synergy $0.43
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
0% Synergy $0.66
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
0% Synergy $0.19
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
0% Synergy $5.92
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $0.95
Oath of Ajani Oath of Ajani
0% Synergy $0.39
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
0% Synergy $0.58
Burgeoning Burgeoning
0% Synergy $34.85
Exploration Exploration
0% Synergy $27.68
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
0% Synergy $0.12
City of Death City of Death
0% Synergy $0.75
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
0% Synergy $0.68
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
0% Synergy $0.89
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy $7.59
Fall of the Impostor Fall of the Impostor
0% Synergy $0.14
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
0% Synergy $1.20
Loading Zone Loading Zone
0% Synergy $1.45
The First Tyrannic War The First Tyrannic War
0% Synergy $0.46
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
0% Synergy $8.21
The Weatherseed Treaty The Weatherseed Treaty
0% Synergy $0.17
All Will Be One All Will Be One
0% Synergy $13.93
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
0% Synergy $13.37
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
0% Synergy $0.18
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
0% Synergy $2.31
Well Rested Well Rested
0% Synergy $1.21
Bioengineered Future Bioengineered Future
0% Synergy $0.17
Blighted Burgeoning Blighted Burgeoning
0% Synergy $0.11
Tale of Katara and Toph Tale of Katara and Toph
0% Synergy $1.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $9.06
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $21.64
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.28
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
0% Synergy
Doubling Season Doubling Season
0% Synergy $26.94
Dueling Grounds Dueling Grounds
0% Synergy $7.27
Oath of Nissa Oath of Nissa
0% Synergy $0.52

Planeswalkers

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

Commodore Guff Commodore Guff
0% Synergy $0.75
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
0% Synergy $0.98
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
0% Synergy $0.18
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
0% Synergy $4.32
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
0% Synergy $2.86
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
0% Synergy $1.44
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
0% Synergy $0.86
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
0% Synergy $0.66
Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
0% Synergy $2.14
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
0% Synergy $4.86
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
0% Synergy $0.49
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
0% Synergy $3.33
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
0% Synergy $7.17
Dovin Baan Dovin Baan
0% Synergy $0.46
Huatli, Warrior Poet Huatli, Warrior Poet
0% Synergy $3.25
Kasmina, Enigma Sage Kasmina, Enigma Sage
0% Synergy $0.73
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
0% Synergy $8.41
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
0% Synergy $5.75
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
0% Synergy $5.67
Rowan Kenrith Rowan Kenrith
0% Synergy $0.67
Will Kenrith Will Kenrith
0% Synergy $0.72
Ajani Unyielding Ajani Unyielding
0% Synergy $0.53
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
0% Synergy $0.34
Arlinn Kord Arlinn, Embraced by the Moon Arlinn Kord
0% Synergy $0.94
Basri Ket Basri Ket
0% Synergy $0.94
Domri, Chaos Bringer Domri, Chaos Bringer
0% Synergy $0.51
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
0% Synergy $7.22
Garruk, Caller of Beasts Garruk, Caller of Beasts
0% Synergy $1.71
Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
0% Synergy $0.66
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
0% Synergy $1.77
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
0% Synergy $1.88
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
0% Synergy $0.85
Kiora, Master of the Depths Kiora, Master of the Depths
0% Synergy $1.46
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Kiora, the Crashing Wave
0% Synergy $1.76
Narset Transcendent Narset Transcendent
0% Synergy $7.27
Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
0% Synergy $0.40
Nissa, Vital Force Nissa, Vital Force
0% Synergy $3.04
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
0% Synergy $2.81
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
0% Synergy $4.73
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
0% Synergy $3.62
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
0% Synergy $11.07
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
0% Synergy $0.35
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
0% Synergy $1.46
Chandra, Legacy of Fire Chandra, Legacy of Fire
0% Synergy $1.65
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
0% Synergy $2.78
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $27.84
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
0% Synergy $17.61
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
0% Synergy $5.47
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
0% Synergy $0.23
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $5.71

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.38
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $1.20
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $8.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.12
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $33.49
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $36.06
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
0% Synergy $0.13
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
0% Synergy $13.96
Homeward Path Homeward Path
0% Synergy $14.67
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
0% Synergy $7.93
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
0% Synergy $7.15
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
0% Synergy $10.73
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
0% Synergy $1.24
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
0% Synergy $4.61
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
0% Synergy $0.20
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $1.73
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.83
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
0% Synergy $0.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.47
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
0% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.93
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.15
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
0% Synergy $33.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.16
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
0% Synergy $1.44
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $24.13
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
0% Synergy $1.64
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
0% Synergy $0.56
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
0% Synergy $17.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.85
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
0% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.15
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $5.95
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $13.05
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $5.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $12.84
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $24.56
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $25.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.76
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $14.00
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $8.01
Temple Garden Temple Garden
0% Synergy $17.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
0% Synergy $15.00
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
0% Synergy $12.52
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.21
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $10.97
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $323.65
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $7.41
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $13.46
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
0% Synergy $12.42
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $16.97
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $10.33
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
0% Synergy $7.97
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
0% Synergy $0.25
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
0% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.25
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
0% Synergy $14.74
Spire Garden Spire Garden
0% Synergy $13.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.11
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
0% Synergy $4.94
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.61
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Commercial District Commercial District
0% Synergy $5.51
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $23.14
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $13.53
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $19.78
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
0% Synergy $0.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.18
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
0% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.20
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
0% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.19
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
0% Synergy $0.39
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
0% Synergy $13.18

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