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Rakdos, the Muscle
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Rakdos, the Muscle

{2}{B}{B}{R}

Legendary Creature — Demon Mercenary

Flying, trample

Whenever you sacrifice another creature, exile cards equal to its mana value from the top of target player's library. Until your next end step, you may play those cards, and mana of any type can be spent to cast those spells.

Sacrifice another creature: Rakdos gains indestructible until end of turn. Tap it. Activate only once each turn.

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FlyingTrample
Set
Outlaws of Thunder Junction Promos (POTJ #226s)
Rarity
Mythic
Mana value
5
Released
2024-04-19
Artist
Victor Maury
EDHREC rank
#4,933
Colour identity
{B}{R}
Finishes
Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In a two-card combo

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.35
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander

Combos 558

Rakdos, the Muscle+Forsaken Miner+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Cast any number of spells from opponents' librariesExile each opponent's libraryInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
2,806 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Golgari Thug+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1,460 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Doomsday Excruciator
{B}{R}
Each opponent loses the gameExile each opponent's library
1,018 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Mortuary+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
58 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Mortuary+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
52 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Mortuary+Reckless Barbarian
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
43 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Mortuary+Blood Pet
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
39 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Reckless Barbarian+Pitiless Plunderer+Haunted Crossroads
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite black manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Blood Pet+Haunted Crossroads+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Reckless Barbarian+Haunted Crossroads
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Greedy Freebooter+Haunted Crossroads+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Blood Pet+Haunted Crossroads+Skittering Precursor
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Viscera Seer+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Blood Pet+Haunted Crossroads+Pawn of Ulamog
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Greedy Freebooter+Haunted Crossroads+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Viscera Seer+Skittering Precursor
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Goblin Bombardment+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Pitiless Plunderer+Viscera Seer
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Viscera Seer+Pawn of Ulamog
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Viscera Seer
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Umbral Collar Zealot+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Pitiless Plunderer+Umbral Collar Zealot
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Haunted Crossroads+Ingot Chewer+Pitiless Plunderer+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Patron of the Arts+Haunted Crossroads+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Carrion Feeder+Skittering Precursor
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Haunted Crossroads+Ingot Chewer+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Umbral Collar Zealot+Skittering Precursor
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Carrion Feeder+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Viscera Seer+Sifter of Skulls
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Pitiless Plunderer+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Umbral Collar Zealot+Sifter of Skulls
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Pitiless Plunderer+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Viscera Seer+Jet Medallion
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Jet Medallion+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Goblin Bombardment+Skittering Precursor
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Umbral Collar Zealot+Pawn of Ulamog
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Blood Pet+Haunted Crossroads+Sifter of Skulls
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Goblin Bombardment+Jet Medallion
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty+Viscera Seer
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Goblin Bombardment+Pawn of Ulamog
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Carrion Feeder+Thunderscape Familiar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Umbral Collar Zealot
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Showing the 50 most played of 558.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Shriekmaw 73 %+71.0 %
  2. Ingot Chewer 73 %+70.9 %
  3. Forsaken Miner 68 %+65.0 %
  4. Poxwalkers 64 %+62.8 %
  5. Burnt Offering 68 %+62.4 %
  6. Ashnod's Altar 73 %+62.4 %
  7. Fury 58 %+56.2 %
  8. Reckless Barbarian 58 %+55.8 %
  9. Viscera Seer 61 %+52.0 %
  10. Warren Soultrader 59 %+51.2 %
  11. Grief 50 %+48.7 %
  12. Sacrifice 51 %+48.4 %
  13. Priest of Gix 50 %+47.8 %
  14. Phyrexian Altar 52 %+46.1 %
  15. Culling the Weak 53 %+46.1 %
  16. Phyrexian Tower 52 %+41.6 %
  17. Infernal Plunge 44 %+41.4 %
  18. Priest of Urabrask 42 %+40.1 %
  19. Impulsive Pilferer 45 %+38.3 %
  20. Chthonian Nightmare 40 %+37.7 %
  21. Pitiless Plunderer 50 %+37.0 %
  22. Dargo, the Shipwrecker 37 %+36.1 %
  23. Reanimate 59 %+35.6 %
  24. Prosper, Tome-Bound 42 %+35.1 %
  25. Flare of Duplication 39 %+33.7 %
  26. Skittering Precursor 34 %+33.4 %
  27. Timeline Culler 34 %+32.7 %
  28. Diabolic Intent 41 %+32.4 %
  29. Greedy Freebooter 36 %+31.5 %
  30. Party Thrasher 36 %+31.0 %
  31. Blood Pet 33 %+30.7 %
  32. Victimize 44 %+29.4 %
  33. Mayhem Devil 54 %+28.9 %
  34. Carrion Feeder 32 %+28.4 %
  35. Reassembling Skeleton 33 %+27.9 %
  36. Golgari Thug 29 %+27.8 %
  37. Umbral Collar Zealot 31 %+27.7 %
  38. Boggart Trawler 34 %+26.5 %
  39. Boggart Trawler 34 %+26.5 %
  40. Cabal Ritual 35 %+26.4 %
  41. Accursed Marauder 31 %+26.2 %
  42. Dark Ritual 69 %+26.1 %
  43. Pinnacle Monk 33 %+25.7 %
  44. Pinnacle Monk 33 %+25.7 %
  45. Hoarding Broodlord 29 %+25.0 %
  46. Entomb 32 %+24.7 %
  47. Shambling Ghast 27 %+24.6 %
  48. Saw in Half 36 %+24.4 %
  49. Mindslicer 24 %+23.8 %
  50. Underworld Breach 29 %+22.6 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Swamp 97 %-0.5 %
  2. Mountain 92 %-5.7 %
  3. Sol Ring 92 %+5.7 %
  4. Arcane Signet 90 %+8.0 %
  5. Command Tower 89 %+3.4 %
  6. Shriekmaw 73 %+71.0 %
  7. Ingot Chewer 73 %+70.9 %
  8. Ashnod's Altar 73 %+62.4 %
  9. Talisman of Indulgence 70 %+14.7 %
  10. Dark Ritual 69 %+26.1 %
  11. Forsaken Miner 68 %+65.0 %
  12. Burnt Offering 68 %+62.4 %
  13. Poxwalkers 64 %+62.8 %
  14. Sulfurous Springs 62 %+13.5 %
  15. Blood Crypt 62 %+13.6 %
  16. Viscera Seer 61 %+52.0 %
  17. Warren Soultrader 59 %+51.2 %
  18. Reanimate 59 %+35.6 %
  19. Reckless Barbarian 58 %+55.8 %
  20. Fury 58 %+56.2 %
  21. Dragonskull Summit 55 %-9.5 %
  22. Mayhem Devil 54 %+28.9 %
  23. Culling the Weak 53 %+46.1 %
  24. Phyrexian Tower 52 %+41.6 %
  25. Bloodstained Mire 52 %+18.4 %
  26. Phyrexian Altar 52 %+46.1 %
  27. Rakdos Signet 51 %-5.3 %
  28. Luxury Suite 51 %+12.1 %
  29. Sacrifice 51 %+48.4 %
  30. Pitiless Plunderer 50 %+37.0 %
  31. Priest of Gix 50 %+47.8 %
  32. Grief 50 %+48.7 %
  33. Smoldering Marsh 49 %-15.0 %
  34. Impulsive Pilferer 45 %+38.3 %
  35. Victimize 44 %+29.4 %
  36. Infernal Plunge 44 %+41.4 %
  37. Fellwar Stone 43 %+9.7 %
  38. Priest of Urabrask 42 %+40.1 %
  39. Prosper, Tome-Bound 42 %+35.1 %
  40. Blazemire Verge 41 %+9.4 %
  41. Diabolic Intent 41 %+32.4 %
  42. Chthonian Nightmare 40 %+37.7 %
  43. Exotic Orchard 39 %+7.9 %
  44. Flare of Duplication 39 %+33.7 %
  45. Raucous Theater 37 %+15.5 %
  46. Deadly Dispute 37 %+9.1 %
  47. Deflecting Swat 37 %+15.3 %
  48. Dargo, the Shipwrecker 37 %+36.1 %
  49. Blasphemous Act 37 %-14.8 %
  50. Party Thrasher 36 %+31.0 %

Format legality

Standard Legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2024-04-12

    If the sacrificed creature had {X} in its mana cost, X is 0 for the purpose of determining its mana value.

  • 2024-04-12

    Use the mana value of the sacrificed creature as it last existed on the battlefield to determine how many cards to exile.

  • 2024-04-12

    You pay all costs and follow all normal timing rules for cards played from exile with Rakdos's triggered ability. For example, if the exiled card is a land card, you may play it only during your main phase while the stack is empty.

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