Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sandshrew is a Ground Type Mouse Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Sandshrew can be found with Sand Veil as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Impish Nature, based on 300 combined Base Stats.
Sandshrew Stats and Abilities
Based on Sandshrew Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Sandshrew Highest IV Stat is Defense 85 and the Lowest being Special Attack 20.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 50 | 210 | 304 |
D | Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 |
E | Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 |
F | Special Attack | 20 | 40 | 152 |
F | Special Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Total | 300 |
Sandshrew | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Impish
↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Grip Claw ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Defense |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Sand Veil Ability 1 | Sand Veil raises the ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. It also gives immunity to sandstorm damage (if they are not already protected by being Ground/Rock/Steel type). |
Sand Rush Hidden Ability | Sand Rush doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during a sandstorm. |
How To Evolve Sandshrew in BDSP
Sandshrew requires (Level 22) to evolve into Sandslash.

Where To Find Sandshrew in BDSP
Sandshrew has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Sandslash, within the Big Bluff Cavern location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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![]() Sandshrew
Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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![]() Sandslash
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sandshrew Weakness
Sandshrew is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Sandshrew to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Sandshrew Weak Against?
What pokemon is Sandshrew Strong Against?
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Best Moves Sandshrew in BDSP
Best Moveset for Sandshrew Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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45 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
33 |
Dig
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
30 |
Slash
| ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | High critical hit ratio. |
18 |
Bulldoze
| ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
Best Moveset for Sandshrew TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM26 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM23 |
Iron Tail
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM28 |
Dig
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |



Sandshrew Level Up Moves
List of Moves Sandshrew can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Scratch
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
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1 |
Defense Curl
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() Raises user's Defense.
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3 |
Poison Sting
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Power: 15
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() May poison the opponent.
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6 |
Sand Attack
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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9 |
Rollout
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Power: 30
Acc: 90
PP: 20
![]() Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
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12 |
Fury Cutter
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Power: 40
Acc: 95
PP: 20
![]() Power increases each turn.
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15 |
Rapid Spin
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Power: 20
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Removes effects of trap moves.
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18 |
Bulldoze
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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21 |
Swift
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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24 |
Fury Swipes
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Power: 18
Acc: 80
PP: 15
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
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27 |
Agility
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
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30 |
Slash
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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33 |
Dig
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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36 |
Gyro Ball
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
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39 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
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42 |
Sandstorm
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
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45 |
Earthquake
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Power:
150 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
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Sandshrew TM Moves
List of Moves Sandshrew can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
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Power: 150
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
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TM10 |
Work Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM20 |
Safeguard
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 25
![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM26 |
Earthquake
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Power:
150 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM37 |
Sandstorm
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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TM74 |
Gyro Ball
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
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TM75 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
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TM76 |
Stealth Rock
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM81 |
X-Scissor
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM84 |
Poison Jab
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM93 |
Cut
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 30
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Sandshrew Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Sandshrew can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Counter
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
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Flail
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
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Mud-Slap
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Power:
30 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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Night Slash
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Metal Claw
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 35
![]() May raise user's Attack.
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Hone Claws
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
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Rapid Spin
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Power: 20
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Removes effects of trap moves.
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Crush Claw
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Power: 75
Acc: 95
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Mud Shot
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Power:
82.5 Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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