{"title":"Pokémon · Base Set","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"machamp-8-102-deck-exclusives","title":"Machamp - #8\/102 - Deck Exclusives (LP)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a holofoil Machamp from the Deck Exclusives set, numbered 008\/102, graded Near Mint to Light Played. The card is shown here with a standard catalog reference image of this printing — for a close look at the specific copy you'll be receiving, feel free to use the Request Additional Pictures button on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachamp is one of the most iconic Pokemon of the original 151, and its Base Set card has been a fixture in the Pokemon TCG since the very beginning. This particular copy is the Deck Exclusives printing — a reprint of the classic Base Set layout produced as part of the two-player starter sets that introduced countless new players to the game. The numbering and card design mirror the original 102-card Base Set checklist, making it a natural companion piece for fans of that foundational era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork by Ken Sugimori captures Machamp in its signature power pose, all four arms flexed and ready — a perfect visual representation of a Pokemon whose stat line and moveset made it genuinely feared at the kitchen table. On the card itself, Seismic Toss hits for a flat 60 damage with no drawback, and the holofoil treatment on the card's illustration box gives it that classic shimmer that made pulling a holo feel like an event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates the Deck Exclusives printing from the standard Unlimited Base Set is its provenance — these copies came sealed in starter decks rather than booster packs, giving them a slightly different path to market and a distinct appeal for set-completers hunting down every variant of the earliest TCG releases. 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As the genetically engineered Pokemon born from a reckless scientific experiment, Mewtwo was the ultimate embodiment of raw psychic power in both the games and the animated world surrounding them. That mystique translates perfectly onto the card. Ken Sugimori's clean, iconic artwork presents Mewtwo in a commanding pose, glowing with an eerie psychic aura against a simple but striking background — a design that has aged beautifully precisely because it never tried too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the competitive side, Base Set Mewtwo was a genuinely formidable card in early TCG play. Its Energy Absorption attack and the powerful Psyburn made it a legitimate threat on the table, and in the hands of a skilled player building a Psychic-type deck, it could be a real centerpiece. 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Released in 2000, it was essentially a curated reprint set drawn from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, designed to give players and fans a second chance to track down cards that had become difficult to find. Rather than a simple re-release, Base Set 2 brought its own card numbering and a distinctive print run that sets it apart from its predecessors — making it its own chapter in the story of the early Pokemon TCG era. For collectors focused on completeness across all early English sets, Base Set 2 is a genuine, standalone milestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScyther itself was a powerhouse card in the early days of the Pokemon TCG. Its Swords Dance attack set up devastating follow-up turns, and its Slash attack hit cleanly without any coin flips or complicated conditions — reliable, efficient, and exactly what competitive players wanted. Colorless retreat cost of zero made it incredibly flexible in any deck, and its Grass typing opened up synergies that savvy players were quick to exploit. Beyond the tournament scene, Scyther was simply a card kids wanted to own — it looked fast, it looked fierce, and it felt great to pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foil version of this card gives it an extra layer of desirability. That shimmering holofoil finish, characteristic of the early Wizards of the Coast era of Pokemon production, gives vintage cards like this an almost nostalgic glow that modern cards simply can't replicate. 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Released in 1999, it launched the Trading Card Game in North America and ignited a cultural phenomenon that is still very much alive today. The original 102-card set introduced the core mechanics of the game — Hit Points, Energy types, Pokémon Powers, and attack damage — in a package that was accessible enough for kids and deep enough to build real competitive play around. Decades later, Base Set cards remain among the most recognized and sought-after in the entire hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyarados sits at number six on the Base Set checklist, right near the top of the holographic rare lineup, and carries a Pokémon Power called Dragon Rage along with a punishing Bubblebeam attack. Statistically it was one of the stronger Water-type options in early competitive play, capable of dealing serious damage. But let's be honest — for most people, the real appeal is that shimmer. 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The holographic treatment applied to the illustration art rather than the background gives it the classic Base Set shimmer that collectors remember fondly and still hunt for today. Under the right light, that foil surface catches and shifts in a way no modern reprint quite replicates. It is a tangible reminder of what made cracking packs in 1999 feel genuinely magical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the gameplay side, Dragonair in the Base Set served as a mid-stage Dragon type Pokemon — a creature useful in evolution-based decks and carrying moves that rewarded patient, strategic play. 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On the card, Clefairy brings that charm to life with its warm, rounded artwork and the gentle energy of a Pokémon that feels genuinely iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Set 2 was released in 2000 as an updated reprint set, combining cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions while retiring the original shadowless print runs and standardizing the card border style. It was designed to keep the game accessible for newer players coming into the hobby, and it succeeded by keeping the most beloved and playable cards in circulation. For collectors and historians of the TCG, Base Set 2 represents a fascinating snapshot of the game at peak Pokémon mania — a moment when the trading card game had taken over schoolyards and storefronts across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the sixth card in the set, Clefairy sits near the top of the Base Set 2 roster, and landing it in foil makes this a genuinely eye-catching piece. The holofoil treatment elevates the already appealing artwork into something that shimmers and draws the eye, the kind of card that earns a top-loader and a spot front and center in a binder page. The Metronome attack — capable of copying any move in the opponent's arsenal — gave Clefairy a playful, unpredictable presence at the table that matched the character's whimsical personality perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're chasing a complete Base Set 2 master set, building a vintage Pokémon collection around early English printings, or simply want to own a foil copy of one of the franchise's most charming and historically interesting Pokémon, this card delivers. It's a wonderful pick for longtime collectors, nostalgia-driven fans revisiting the early days of the TCG, and anyone who appreciates the unique place Base Set 2 occupies in Pokémon history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56902177325222,"sku":"PKQ-42483-FL","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PKQ-42483-FL-1.webp?v=1785809641"},{"product_id":"nidoking-base-set-shadowless-011-102-foil","title":"Nidoking - Base Set (Shadowless) #011\/102 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNidoking from the Base Set Shadowless printing is here as a foil single, showing the characteristic holographic treatment that made these early cards so visually striking. 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There is something deeply satisfying about seeing this regal, armored creature rendered in full holographic glory on one of the hobby's most iconic cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Shadowless printing so significant to collectors is its place at the very beginning of the English TCG. These cards were produced before Wizards of the Coast added the small shadow drop beneath the artwork window, making Shadowless copies a distinct and earlier variant than the far more common Unlimited pressings that followed. For a set that launched the entire English-language Pokémon Trading Card Game, that distinction carries real weight — Shadowless cards were in packs during those first electric months of Pokémon mania, and owning one is a tangible connection to that moment in hobby history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNidoking's Base Set artwork, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, captures the Pokémon with a sense of raw, almost regal authority — a pose that feels confident and imposing without being over the top. The holographic foil on these early Wizards-era cards has a quality and depth that later print runs simply didn't replicate in quite the same way. Even with surface wear, that shimmer still catches the light in a way that reminds you why these cards captivated an entire generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Set Shadowless is one of the most sought-after sets in the entire Pokémon TCG, and completing a holo run from it is a serious collecting achievement. 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This card's condition is as described in the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Pokemon captured hearts during the original craze quite like Chansey. As one of the rarest and most beloved creatures from the original 151, this pink, egg-carrying Normal-type became a symbol of both the anime and the earliest days of competitive Pokemon. On the show, Chansey served faithfully alongside Nurse Joy in Pokemon Centers everywhere, its gentle nature and extraordinary HP making it as iconic in the story as it was on the battlefield. That same oversized stamina translates directly onto the card, where Chansey boasts one of the highest HP values in the entire Base Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Base Set, released in 1999, is the foundation of the entire Pokemon Trading Card Game in the Western world. It introduced the world to a 102-card set that would go on to define an era of collecting, trading, and playground economics. Pulling a holographic card from a Base Set pack was a moment millions of kids remember vividly, and Chansey — sitting at number three in the set — was one of the sixteen coveted holos that made the set so special. The card features the classic Ken Sugimori-inspired artwork set against that unmistakable sparkling holo background that still turns heads on any collector's table today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the gameplay side, Chansey's Double-edge attack hits hard but delivers recoil damage, perfectly capturing the self-sacrificing, nurturing spirit of the Pokemon itself. Its Scrunch move offered a coin-flip defensive option that made it a memorable and sometimes maddening opponent in early format play. Whether or not you're building a period-correct deck, the card carries genuine mechanical identity — not just nostalgic window dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Pokemon TCG hobby, Base Set holos represent a true cornerstone. Chansey in particular appeals to collectors chasing the complete holo run, fans of the original 151 who want their favorites represented on the shelf, and anyone who wants a tangible, authentic piece of the set that started it all. A creased copy like this one makes the dream of owning a Base Set holo far more attainable without sacrificing any of the history or charm the card carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is a perfect fit for the set-completer working through the Base Set holo checklist on a budget, the nostalgic collector who just wants Chansey on display, or the Pokemon fan who grew up watching those pink arms wave from behind a Pokemon Center counter and never quite got over it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56902177947814,"sku":"PKD-42371-FL","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PKD-42371-FL-1.webp?v=1785808941"},{"product_id":"raichu-base-set-2-016-130-foil","title":"Raichu - Base Set 2 #016\/130 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a holofoil Raichu from the Pokemon Trading Card Game's Base Set 2, card number 016\/130. 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The holofoil treatment catches the light beautifully, giving Raichu's orange coloring a shimmer that makes this one of the more eye-catching cards in the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Set 2 was released in 2000 as a curated reprint set, combining the strongest and most popular cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions into a single, refreshed print run. It was designed to give newer players an accessible entry point into the game at a time when the TCG's popularity was absolutely explosive. While it shares much of its card pool with its predecessors, Base Set 2 has its own distinct black-bordered identity and a dedicated collector base that prizes it as a snapshot of the game at the peak of its original golden age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically, Raichu here is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokemon with solid damage output for the era, capable of dealing meaningful hits to the format's defining threats. Its attacks reflect the straightforward, hard-hitting design philosophy of early TCG sets — no complex card interactions, just clean, aggressive Pokemon gameplay that holds up as a nostalgic reminder of how the game began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building a complete Base Set 2 master set, chasing that holofoil glow for your binder, or hunting down every Raichu card in existence, this one belongs in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56902178308262,"sku":"PKQ-42460-FL","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PKQ-42460-FL-1.webp?v=1785809323"},{"product_id":"nidoking-base-set-011-102-foil","title":"Nidoking - Base Set #011\/102 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a holofoil Nidoking from the original Pokemon Base Set, card number 011\/102, in Near Mint to Light Played condition. It is a single card — no booster pack or additional materials included. You can use the \"Request Additional Pictures\" button on this page to request high-resolution photos of this exact card before purchasing. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of this card's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNidoking is one of the original 151, a towering Poison-type that earned its place among Base Set's holofoil elite. Card 011\/102 puts him front and center in Ken Sugimori's classic painted style — that thick, imposing silhouette backed by the shimmering holofoil treatment that made pulling a rare from a Base Set booster feel like an event. Even decades on, the holographic pattern on these early Wizards of the Coast printings has a warmth and depth that collectors still seek out over later iterations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the competitive side, Nidoking's Toxic attack and Thrash were a meaningful part of early format play, giving the card real presence at the table and not just in the binder. Base Set was the foundation everything else in the Pokemon TCG was built on — the 102-card set that launched in 1999 and introduced millions of players to booster drafts, lunch-table trades, and the particular thrill of holofoil rares. Completing this set remains one of the benchmark goals in Pokemon collecting, and Nidoking is one of the sixteen holos standing between a collector and a full run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Base Set holos carry a weight of nostalgia that newer sets simply can't replicate. These cards predate modern print technology and collector culture as we know it — they were made to be played with and loved, which makes a well-preserved copy all the more satisfying to hold. The artwork on this card captures Nidoking at his most iconic, commanding and a little menacing, rendered in that painterly early-era style that defined what a Pokemon card looked like for an entire generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is a natural fit for anyone chasing a complete Base Set holo run, a Nidoking or Nidoran evolution collector, or a player looking to add a piece of the original era to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159080444070,"sku":"PKQ-42351-FL","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PKQ-42351-FL-1.webp?v=1787593102"},{"product_id":"chansey-base-set-2-003-130-foil","title":"Chansey - Base Set 2 #003\/130 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a holofoil Chansey from the Pokemon Trading Card Game's Base Set 2, card number 003\/130, in Near Mint to Light Played condition. Base Set 2 holofoils carry that unmistakable rainbow shimmer behind the classic Ken Sugimori artwork that longtime fans will recognize instantly. You can use the \"Request Additional Pictures\" button right here on this product page to get a closer look at the actual card before you buy. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of this card's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChansey is one of the most beloved support Pokemon in the entire franchise, and her Base Set 2 holofoil card captures everything that made the original Wizards of the Coast era so special. The art showcases Chansey's round, cheerful design in that warm, hand-painted style characteristic of the earliest Pokemon TCG printings — the kind of card that feels genuinely nostalgic the moment you pick it up. With a massive 120 HP for its era, Chansey was a genuine tank on the tabletop, and cards like this remind you just how dominant the original Base Set staples were in early Pokemon TCG competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Set 2 arrived in 2000 as Wizards of the Coast's way of reintroducing the foundational cards to a wave of new players who had missed the original Base Set print run. The set drew heavily from both Base Set and Jungle, giving it a comfortable familiarity while refreshing availability on cards that had become difficult to track down at retail. That heritage makes Base Set 2 holofoils a meaningful slice of early TCG history — cards that represent the game at its most elemental, when the entire Pokemon phenomenon was still at its cultural peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holofoil treatment on these Wizards-era cards has aged beautifully, with a distinct sparkle pattern that differs noticeably from modern foiling techniques. Collectors who focus on early-era holos will tell you there's simply nothing quite like holding a WOTC holo from this period — the card stock, the finish, the artwork style all come together in a way that feels like a time capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're chasing a complete Base Set 2 master set, hunting down every Chansey card ever printed, or just want a standout classic holo to display or play, this one delivers on all fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159080804518,"sku":"PKQ-42471-FL","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PKQ-42471-FL-1.webp?v=1787592860"},{"product_id":"magneton-base-set-009-102-foil","title":"Magneton - Base Set #009\/102 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagneton from Base Set is a Holo Rare holofoil single card, numbered 009\/102 from the original Base Set printing — one of the iconic holographic rares from the set that started it all. This is a particularly sharp, standout copy of a card that carries serious collector appeal. If you'd like a closer look before committing, just use the Request Additional Pictures button on this page to ask for high-resolution photos of the exact card. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of this card's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagneton holds a special place in Base Set lore as one of the eleven holographic rares that defined what it meant to pull something exciting from a pack back in 1999. Numbered 009\/102, it sits among the upper tier of the original 102-card set — the foundation of an entire trading card game that would go on to become a global phenomenon. Pulling a holofoil from a Base Set pack was a moment, and Magneton was one of the cards that delivered that feeling. Finding a clean copy today is a reminder of just how much this set meant to an entire generation of players and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card features Magneton's distinctive triple-magnet form rendered in the original Ken Sugimori-influenced art style, with the holographic foil treatment making its metallic design particularly well-suited to the format. Mechanically, Magneton was a respectable Lightning-type attacker in the early metagame, capable of putting out solid damage with its Sonicboom and Thunder Wave attacks — a card that saw genuine play in the era when Base Set was the format. That combination of playability and collectibility is part of what makes Base Set holofoils so enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Set itself is the starting point of the entire Pokemon TCG — the print run that introduced Booster Packs, Trainer cards, Energy types, and the fundamental rules that underpin every set released since. Owning a holofoil from this set is owning a piece of the hobby's origin story. Cards like Magneton, sometimes overshadowed by the Charizards and Blastoises of the set, carry their own distinct character and are genuinely sought after by collectors building complete holofoil runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for the collector chasing a complete Base Set holo lineup, the longtime fan who remembers cracking packs at the lunch table, or anyone who simply appreciates owning a standout card from the most important set in Pokemon TCG history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159080902822,"sku":"PKC-42433-FL","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PKC-42433-FL-1.webp?v=1787593044"},{"product_id":"mewtwo-base-set-2-010-130-foil","title":"Mewtwo - Base Set 2 #010\/130 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Holo Rare holofoil single from the Pokemon Trading Card Game's Base Set 2 printing, card number 010\/130. The condition is Near Mint to Light Played. This card is shown with a real photo of the actual card in hand — and if you'd like a closer look before purchasing, just use the Request Additional Pictures button on this page to ask for high-resolution photos. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of this card's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMewtwo needs no introduction. The most powerful Psychic-type Pokemon in the original 151 stands here in its full holofoil glory, the classic Ken Sugimori-era artwork rendered with that unmistakable starfield holo pattern that made early Pokemon cards feel genuinely special. This is the kind of card that stopped you cold when you pulled it from a pack — a heavy hitter in both the game and the imagination of an entire generation of players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Set 2 was released in 2000 as a curated reprint set, combining fan-favorite cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions into a single, slightly expanded collection numbered to 130 cards. It brought iconic holofoil Pokemon back to store shelves at a time when the trading card craze was still at full throttle, and today it occupies a warm corner of TCG history as a bridge set that kept new players connected to the game's foundational era. The 010\/130 numbering places Mewtwo exactly where you'd expect — right near the top of the set and the top of the power rankings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the gameplay side, Mewtwo's Psychic attack has always rewarded strategic energy management, punishing opponents for loading up their own Pokemon. 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