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[SET]
name: Geomancy Sweeper
move 1: Geomancy
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Thunder
move 4: Substitute
item: Power Herb
ability: Fairy Aura
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Xerneas is one of the most threatening setup sweepers in AG thanks to Geomancy boosting its Special Attack and Speed to absurd levels in a single turn, strong firepower backed by a boosting ability, and extreme potency under Dynamax. Moonblast is a highly spammable STAB move, capable of blasting through almost the entire defensive metagame barring Steel-types and Ho-Oh after Geomancy. Thunder is the only coverage move Xerneas needs, OHKOing Ho-Oh from full under Dynamax, removing Zacian-C after some chip damage, and heavily damaging Necrozma-DM with a chance to 2HKO even if Necrozma-DM has Dynamaxed. Additionally, Thunder allows Xerneas to fish for paralysis on Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, and Ho-Oh on the switch. Substitute allows Xerneas to scout, potentially waste the opponent's Dynamax if they Dynamax Necrozma-DM too early in reaction to Xerneas' Dynamax, and potentially use non-Power Whip Ferrothorn as setup fodder. Power Herb is vital to allow Xerneas to set up in a single turn.

Xerneas fits best on balanced, bulky offensive, and hyper offensive teams that can pressure its extremely limited number of checks. Zacian-C is an especially good teammate, since it threatens Necrozma-DM, Ferrothorn, and Ho-Oh heavily with Assurance, Close Combat, and Wild Charge, respectively. Gothitelle can also pair very well with Xerneas, since it can trap and remove both Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn, clearing the way for Xerneas to sweep. Choice Specs Kyogre can set rain, which impedes Necrozma-DM's healing abilities, while also heavily threatening Ho-Oh and luring in and cleanly 2HKOing Ferrothorn. Both Zacian-C and Kyogre, as well as the likes of Calyrex-S and Dragon Dance Zekrom, are capable of forcing the opponent's Dynamax, thereby removing Xerneas's best form of counterplay in a Dynamaxed Necrozma-DM. Defensive Necrozma-DM is a mandatory partner in order to check and weaken Zacian-C, as Xerneas fails to OHKO the latter with Max Lightning.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Offensive Xerneas is an extremely linear Pokemon with limited moveset options. Focus Blast can be used over Substitute in order to beat Ferrothorn, but it ensures that Xerneas will lose to Necrozma-DM. Additionally, the EV spread of 140 Def / 252 SpA / 116 Spe allows Xerneas to avoid an OHKO from defensive Necrozma-DM after Stealth Rock, but it makes Xerneas significantly slower than Choice Scarf Marshadow.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Necrozma-DM**: Necrozma-DM is a somewhat reliable check to Xerneas, but it must expend its own Dynamax in order to stop Xerneas. However, if Necrozma-DM Dynamaxes too early, Xerneas can use Substitute twice followed by Max Guard to stall out its Dynamax and break through it.

**Zacian-C**: Bulky Zacian-C is by far the most reliable check to a boosted Xerneas, tanking Max Lightning quite easily and proceeding to take Xerneas out with Behemoth Blade. However, it must be cautious before deciding to switch in, since Xerneas can easily elect to chip it down with Moonblast or Thunder prior to actually setting up.

**Ferrothorn**: Ferrothorn checks Xerneas reliably unless Xerneas has Focus Blast, since Power Whip can break Xerneas’s Substitutes, and Ferrothorn resists both of Xerneas’s attacks.

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh, especially specially defensive variants, can quite easily outlast Xerneas's Dynamax with its own Dynamax with the sequence of Max Guard, Max Flare, and Max Guard. However, it comes down to a 50-50 after this; Ho-Oh either gets taken out by Thunder, which has a 50% chance to hit due to Max Flare setting Sun, or Xerneas gets taken out by a sun-boosted Sacred Fire.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Geysers, 426798]]
- Quality checked by: [[Icemaster, 464176], [Guard, 360582]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
 
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Geysers said:
[SET]
name: Geomancy Sweeper
move 1: Geomancy
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Thunder
move 4: Substitute
item: Power Herb
ability: Fairy Aura
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Xerneas is one of the most threatening setup sweepers in AG thanks to its strong firepower backed by a boosting ability, good coverage options, and ability to boost its Special Attack and Speed to absurd levels in a single turn thanks to Geomancy. Moonblast is a highly spammable STAB move, capable of blasting through almost the entire defensive metagame barring Steels and Chansey after just a single boost. In addition, it can remove two notable threats, Zygarde and Yveltal, without even needing a boost first. Thunder is the only coverage move Xerneas needs, OHKOing Ho-Oh from full under Dynamax, and removing Zacian-C, while heavily damaging defensive Necrozma-DM with a chance to 2HKO it's Dynamaxed form. Additionally, Thunder can allow for Xerneas to fish for paralysis on Pokemon like Necrozma-DM without setting up first, since Necrozma-DM is basically forced to switch in every time Xerneas enters the field, in order to avoid having to sacrifice a Pokemon. Substitute allows Xerneas to avoid otherwise crippling status from common defensive Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Chansey while also scouting and potentially wasting the opponent's Dynamax if they use it on Necrozma-DM reactively to Xerneas' Dynamax too early. Substitute also lets Xerneas continue to set up on Chansey that doesn't have Confide or Seismic Toss. The Power Herb is vital to allow Xerneas to set up in a single turn, allowing it to begin sweeping almost immediately.

Xerneas fits bets best on offensive teams that can pressure its extremely limited checks. Zacian-C is an especially good teammate, since it threatens Chansey heavily while also taking advantage of any chip inflicted by Xerneas on opposing Necrozma-DM. Additionally, Zacian-C can heavily chip opposing Necrozma-DM ,potentially putting it into OHKO range of +2 Xerneas's Max Lightning. Gothitelle can also pair very well with Xerneas, since it can trap and remove both Necrozma-DM and Chansey, clearing the way for Xerneas to sweep. Hazard setters such as Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn can also fit well alongside Xerneas, since it really appreciates their ability to force chip damage on potential checks, forcing them closer to OHKO range. Choice Specs Kyogre can set Rain which impedes on Necrozma-DM's healing abilities while also luring and cleanly 2HKOing Chansey and Ferrothorn - which may carry Power Whip or Gyro Ball. Breakers such as Groudon, Zacian-C, Kyogre and Calyrex-S which can lure Defensive Dynamaxes from the opponent are beneficial, as generally Dynamaxed Necrozma-DM is the one roadblock preventing a Dynamaxed Xerneas from sweeping.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Offensive Xerneas is an extremely linear Pokemon, with no truly viable other moveset options, although the EVs can be modified with investment into HP and / or Defense in order to get more setup opportunities, but at the cost of potentially losing to Choice Scarf users, notably Marshadow.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Chansey**: Chansey can switch in to Xerneas on its Geomancy turn, and then eat any hit from a Dynamaxed Xerneas, and recover the damage off with Soft-Boiled. Xerneas can, however, use Substitute to take advantage of Chanseys that do not have either Confide or Seismic Toss, and then continue to set up. As such, Chansey is an unreliable check at best, but if it carries Confide, then Xerneas will be utterly unable to break through.

**Necrozma-DM**: Necrozma-DM is the only other reliable check to Xerneas, but it must expend its own Dynamax in order to stop Xerneas. Necrozma-DM can defensively Dynamax in order to stop Xerneas' sweep, although it must wait until after Xerneas' first Dynamax turn to use its own. Additionally, if Necrozma-DM Dynamaxes too early, Xerneas can use Substitute to stall out its Dynamax, before Dynamaxing itself to break through. Regardless, if played properly, Necrozma-DM can stop Xerneas, but at the cost of a significant portion of its health.

**Ferrothorn**: Although rare, some variants of Ferrothorn may carry Gyro Ball or Power Whip, enabling them to Xerneas even if it carries Substitute.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Geysers, 426798]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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Very nice work, QC 1/2.
 
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Geysers said:
[SET]
name: Geomancy Sweeper
move 1: Geomancy
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Thunder
move 4: Substitute
item: Power Herb
ability: Fairy Aura
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Xerneas is one of the most threatening setup sweepers in AG thanks to its strong firepower backed by a boosting ability, good coverage options, and ability to boost its Special Attack and Speed to absurd levels in a single turn thanks to Geomancy -would definitely reorder this sequence to Geomancy>Dynamax>Fairy Aura and leave out 'good coverage options'- . Moonblast is a highly spammable STAB move, capable of blasting through almost the entire defensive metagame barring Steels and Chansey Ho-Oh after just a single boost. In addition, it can remove two notable threats, Zygarde and Yveltal, without even needing a boost first. -fluff- Thunder is the only coverage move Xerneas needs, OHKOing Ho-Oh from full under Dynamax, and removing Zacian-C after some chip damage, while heavily damaging defensive Necrozma-DM with a chance to 2HKO it's Dynamaxed form. Additionally, Thunder can allow for Xerneas to fish for paralysis on Pokemon like Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, and Ho-Oh on the switch without setting up first, since Necrozma-DM is basically forced to switch in every time Xerneas enters the field, in order to avoid having to sacrifice a Pokemon. Substitute allows Xerneas to avoid otherwise crippling status from common defensive Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Chansey while also scouting and potentially wasting the opponent's Dynamax if they use it on Necrozma-DM reactively to Xerneas' Dynamax too early -this is not the correct order, Substitute's main purpose is to outlast Necrozma-DM's Dynamax and use non-STAB move Ferrothorn as setup bait, you don't really avoid status from relevant Pokemon- . Substitute also lets Xerneas continue to set up on Chansey that doesn't have Confide or Seismic Toss. Power Herb is vital to allow Xerneas to set up in a single turn, allowing it to begin sweeping almost immediately.

Xerneas fits best on balanced, bulky offensive, and hyper offensive teams that can pressure its extremely limited amount of checks. Zacian-C is an especially good teammate, since it threatens Chansey heavily while also taking advantage of any chip inflicted by Xerneas on opposing Necrozma-DM, Ferrothorn, and Ho-Oh heavily with Assurance, Close Combat, and Wild Charge, respectively. Additionally, Zacian-C can heavily chip opposing Necrozma-DM, potentially putting it into OHKO range of +2 Xerneas's Max Lightning. Gothitelle can also pair very well with Xerneas, since it can trap and remove both Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn and Chansey, clearing the way for Xerneas to sweep. Hazard setters such as Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn can also fit well alongside Xerneas, since it really appreciates their ability to force chip damage on potential checks, forcing them closer to OHKO range. -fluff, you shouldnt mention entry hazard support just for the sake of mentioning it, it pairs well with everything- Choice Specs Kyogre can set Rain which impedes on Necrozma-DM's healing abilities, while also heavily threatening Ho-Oh and luring and cleanly 2HKOing Chansey and Ferrothorn - which may carry Power Whip or Gyro Ball. Breakers such as Groudon, Zacian-C, Kyogre and Calyrex-S which can lure Defensive Dynamaxes from the opponent are beneficial, as generally Dynamaxed Necrozma-DM is the one roadblock preventing a Dynamaxed Xerneas from sweeping. Both Zacian-C and Kyogre, as well as the likes of Calyrex-S and Dragon Dance Zekrom are capable of forcing the opponent's Dynamax, thereby removing Xerneas's best form of counterplay in a Dynamaxed Necrozma-DM. -better wording, since zacian and kyogre were alreade mentioned, and groudon synergizes horribly with xerneas due to also requiring dmax- Defensive Necrozma-DM is a mandatory partner in order to check and weaken Zacian-C, as Xerneas fails to OHKO the latter with Max Lightning.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Offensive Xerneas is an extremely linear Pokemon, with no truly viable other moveset options, although the EVs can be modified with investment into HP and / or Defense in order to get more setup opportunities, but at the cost of potentially losing to Choice Scarf users, notably Marshadow. -this serves literally no purpose without you explicitly stating what specific evs to run; would also definitely mention focus blast over substitute-

Checks and Counters
===================

**Chansey**: Chansey can switch in to Xerneas on its Geomancy turn, and then eat any hit from a Dynamaxed Xerneas, and recover the damage off with Soft-Boiled. Xerneas can, however, use Substitute to take advantage of Chanseys that do not have either Confide or Seismic Toss, and then continue to set up. As such, Chansey is an unreliable check at best, but if it carries Confide, then Xerneas will be utterly unable to break through.

**Necrozma-DM**: Necrozma-DM is the only other a somewhat reliable check to Xerneas, but it must expend its own Dynamax in order to stop Xerneas. Necrozma-DM can defensively Dynamax in order to stop Xerneas' sweep, although it must wait until after Xerneas' first Dynamax turn to use its own. Additionally, However, if Necrozma-DM Dynamaxes too early, Xerneas can use Substitute twice, followed by Max Guard to stall out its Dynamax and break through it , before Dynamaxing itself to break through. Regardless, if played properly, Necrozma-DM can stop Xerneas, but at the cost of a significant portion of its health. -this isnt true, it doesnt come down to proper play, it comes down to a sheer 50-50 based on whether or not xerneas uses substitute or dynamaxes immediately-

**Zacian-C**: Bulky Zacian-C is by far the most reliable check to a boosted Xerneas, tanking Max Lightning quite easily, and proceeding to take Xerneas out with Behemoth Blade. However, it must be cautious before deciding to switch in, since Xerneas can easily elect to chip it down with Moonblast or Thunder prior to actually setting up.

**Ferrothorn**: Although rare, some variants of Ferrothorn may carry Gyro Ball or Power Whip, enabling them to Xerneas even if it carries Substitute. -this isnt true either, ferrothorn must run power whip always, else it doesnt even check cmrest kyogre, so yes it does check xerneas in almost every instance, bar focus blast sets-

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh, especially specially defensive variants, can quite easily outlast Xerneas's Dynamax with its own Dynamax with the sequence of Max Guard, Max Flare, and Max Guard. However, it comes down to a 50-50 after this; Ho-Oh either gets taken out by Thunder, which has a 50% chance to hit due to Max Flare setting Sun, or Xerneas gets taken out by a Sun-boosted Sacred Fire.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Geysers, 426798]]
- Quality checked by: [[Icemaster, 464176], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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getting seriously tired of all these chansey mentions everywhere, its a horrible mon dont put it in analyses
be sure to correctly implement everything, 2/2 once done
 
AM GP :)
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[SET]
name: Geomancy Sweeper
move 1: Geomancy
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Thunder
move 4: Substitute
item: Power Herb
ability: Fairy Aura
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Xerneas is one of the most threatening setup sweepers in AG thanks to its ability to Geomancy boosting its Special Attack and Speed to absurd levels in a single turn thanks to Geomancy, strong firepower backed by a boosting ability, and extreme potency under Dynamax. Moonblast is a highly spammable STAB move, capable of blasting through almost the entire defensive metagame barring Steels Steel-types and Ho-Oh after just a single boost Geomancy. Thunder is the only coverage move Xerneas needs, OHKOing Ho-Oh from full under Dynamax, and removing Zacian-C after some chip damage, while and heavily damaging Necrozma-DM with a chance to 2HKO it's Dynamaxed form. even if Necrozma-DM has Dynamaxed. Additionally, Thunder can allow for allows Xerneas to fish for paralysis on Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, and Ho-Oh on the switch. Substitute allows Xerneas to scout and(AC), potentially waste the opponent's Dynamax if they use it on Dynamax Necrozma-DM reacting too early in reaction to Xerneas' Dynamax too early while (AC), and potentially using use non-Power Whip Ferrothorn as as setup fodder. Power Herb is vital to allow Xerneas to set up in a single turn (RC) allowing it to begin sweeping almost immediately.

Xerneas fits best on balanced, bulky offensive, and hyper offensive teams that can pressure its extremely limited amount number of checks. Zacian-C is an especially good teammate, since it threatens Necrozma-DM, Ferrothorn, and Ho-Oh heavily with Assurance, Close Combat, and Wild Charge, respectively. Gothitelle can also pair very well with Xerneas, since it can trap and remove both Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn, clearing the way for Xerneas to sweep. Choice Specs Kyogre can set rain(AC), (capitalization) which impedes on Necrozma-DM's healing abilities, while also heavily threatening Ho-Oh and luring in and cleanly 2HKOing Ferrothorn(AP). Both Zacian-C and Kyogre, as well as the likes of Calyrex-S and Dragon Dance Zekrom(AC), are capable of forcing the opponent's Dynamax, thereby removing Xerneas's best form of counterplay in a Dynamaxed Necrozma-DM. Defensive Necrozma-DM is a mandatory partner in order to check and weaken Zacian-C, as Xerneas fails to OHKO the latter with Max Lightning.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Offensive Xerneas is an extremely linear Pokemon (RC) with limited moveset options. Focus Blast can be used over Substitute in order to beat Ferrothorn, but it comes with the significant utility cost of assuredly lose ensures that Xerneas will lose to Necrozma-DM. Additionally, the EV spread of 140 Def / 252 SpA / 116 Spe allows Xerneas to avoid an OHKO from defensive Necrozma-DM after Stealth Rock, but at the cost of being it makes Xerneas significantly slower than Choice Scarf Marshadow.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Necrozma-DM**: Necrozma-DM is a somewhat reliable check to Xerneas, but it must expend its own Dynamax in order to stop Xerneas. However, if Necrozma-DM Dynamaxes too early, Xerneas can use Substitute twice (RC) followed by Max Guard to stall out its Dynamax and break through it.

**Zacian-C**: Bulky Zacian-C is by far the most reliable check to a boosted Xerneas, tanking Max Lightning quite easily (RC) and proceeding to take Xerneas out with Behemoth Blade. However, it must be cautious before deciding to switch in, since Xerneas can easily elect to chip it down with Moonblast or Thunder prior to actually setting up.

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh, especially specially defensive variants, can quite easily outlast Xerneas's Dynamax with its own Dynamax with the sequence of Max Guard, Max Flare, and Max Guard. However, it comes down to a 50-50 after this; Ho-Oh either gets taken out by Thunder, which has a 50% chance to hit due to Max Flare setting Sun, or Xerneas gets taken out by a sun-boosted (capitalization) Sacred Fire.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Geysers, 426798]]
- Quality checked by: [[Icemaster, 464176], [Guard, 360582]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
 
Finland said:
AM GP :)
Add/Fix Remove Comment
(AC)/(RC): Add/Remove Comma
(AP): Add Period

[SET]
name: Geomancy Sweeper
move 1: Geomancy
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Thunder
move 4: Substitute
item: Power Herb
ability: Fairy Aura
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Xerneas is one of the most threatening setup sweepers in AG thanks to its ability to Geomancy boosting its Special Attack and Speed to absurd levels in a single turn thanks to Geomancy, strong firepower backed by a boosting ability, and extreme potency under Dynamax. Moonblast is a highly spammable STAB move, capable of blasting through almost the entire defensive metagame barring Steels Steel-types and Ho-Oh after just a single boost Geomancy. Thunder is the only coverage move Xerneas needs, OHKOing Ho-Oh from full under Dynamax, and removing Zacian-C after some chip damage, while and heavily damaging Necrozma-DM with a chance to 2HKO it's Dynamaxed form. even if Necrozma-DM has Dynamaxed. Additionally, Thunder can allow for allows Xerneas to fish for paralysis on Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, and Ho-Oh on the switch. Substitute allows Xerneas to scout and(AC), potentially waste the opponent's Dynamax if they use it on Dynamax Necrozma-DM reacting too early in reaction to Xerneas' Dynamax too early while (AC), and potentially using use non-Power Whip Ferrothorn as as setup fodder. Power Herb is vital to allow Xerneas to set up in a single turn (RC) allowing it to begin sweeping almost immediately.

Xerneas fits best on balanced, bulky offensive, and hyper offensive teams that can pressure its extremely limited amount number of checks. Zacian-C is an especially good teammate, since it threatens Necrozma-DM, Ferrothorn, and Ho-Oh heavily with Assurance, Close Combat, and Wild Charge, respectively. Gothitelle can also pair very well with Xerneas, since it can trap and remove both Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn, clearing the way for Xerneas to sweep. Choice Specs Kyogre can set rain(AC), (capitalization) which impedes on Necrozma-DM's healing abilities, while also heavily threatening Ho-Oh and luring in and cleanly 2HKOing Ferrothorn(AP). Both Zacian-C and Kyogre, as well as the likes of Calyrex-S and Dragon Dance Zekrom(AC), are capable of forcing the opponent's Dynamax, thereby removing Xerneas's best form of counterplay in a Dynamaxed Necrozma-DM. Defensive Necrozma-DM is a mandatory partner in order to check and weaken Zacian-C, as Xerneas fails to OHKO the latter with Max Lightning.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Offensive Xerneas is an extremely linear Pokemon (RC) with limited moveset options. Focus Blast can be used over Substitute in order to beat Ferrothorn, but it comes with the significant utility cost of assuredly lose ensures that Xerneas will lose to Necrozma-DM. Additionally, the EV spread of 140 Def / 252 SpA / 116 Spe allows Xerneas to avoid an OHKO from defensive Necrozma-DM after Stealth Rock, but at the cost of being it makes Xerneas significantly slower than Choice Scarf Marshadow.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Necrozma-DM**: Necrozma-DM is a somewhat reliable check to Xerneas, but it must expend its own Dynamax in order to stop Xerneas. However, if Necrozma-DM Dynamaxes too early, Xerneas can use Substitute twice (RC) followed by Max Guard to stall out its Dynamax and break through it.

**Zacian-C**: Bulky Zacian-C is by far the most reliable check to a boosted Xerneas, tanking Max Lightning quite easily (RC) and proceeding to take Xerneas out with Behemoth Blade. However, it must be cautious before deciding to switch in, since Xerneas can easily elect to chip it down with Moonblast or Thunder prior to actually setting up.

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh, especially specially defensive variants, can quite easily outlast Xerneas's Dynamax with its own Dynamax with the sequence of Max Guard, Max Flare, and Max Guard. However, it comes down to a 50-50 after this; Ho-Oh either gets taken out by Thunder, which has a 50% chance to hit due to Max Flare setting Sun, or Xerneas gets taken out by a sun-boosted (capitalization) Sacred Fire.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Geysers, 426798]]
- Quality checked by: [[Icemaster, 464176], [Guard, 360582]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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Implemented - I assume that since you’re on GP now, this is good to go?
 
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