Tentacruel
#107 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Jellyfish Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Sun
Normally, it has 80 poisonous tentacles. The longer one has been alive, the fewer tentacles it will have.
Moon
Although these Pokémon are rare, when a large outbreak of them occurs, all fish Pokémon disappear from the surrounding sea.
Details
Types


Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
80
270
364
Attack
70
130
262
Defense
65
121
251
Sp. Atk
80
148
284
Sp. Def
120
220
372
Speed
100
184
328
Total
515
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Alola #107Melemele #107Akala #39Ula'ula #54Poni #56 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 SpD |
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 180 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Tentacool #106 | Level 30 | ![]() Tentacruel #107 |
Encounters
Moon| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Poni Wilds | Surfing | 40-43 | 30% | - |
Poni Wilds | SOS ally encounter | 40-43 | - | SOS ally of tentacruel; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response. |
Sun| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Poni Wilds | Surfing | 40-43 | 30% | - |
Poni Wilds | SOS ally encounter | 40-43 | - | SOS ally of tentacruel; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response. |
Moon
SunMoves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Poison Sting | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| Start | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target. |
| Start | Acid | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat. |
| Start | Constrict | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Start | Wring Out | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 5 | The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater the move’s power. |
| Start | Reflect Type | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user reflects the target’s type, making it the same type as the target. |
| 4 | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target. |
| 7 | Constrict | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| 10 | Acid | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat. |
| 13 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| 16 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| 19 | Wrap | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns. |
| 22 | Acid Spray | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 25 | Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat. |
| 28 | Barrier | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat. |
| 32 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| 36 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power. |
| 40 | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| 44 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| 48 | Sludge Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit. |
| 52 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| 56 | Wring Out | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 5 | The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater the move’s power. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Sludge Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM55 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM83 | Infestation | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
| TM98 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies’ stats. |
| Aqua Ring | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn. |
| Aurora Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
| Bubble | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat. |
| Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| Haze | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Mirror Coat | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Muddy Water | ![]() | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. |
| Rapid Spin | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. |
| Tickle | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Tentacool — breeding; retain through evolution | The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies’ stats. |
| Aqua Ring | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn. |
| Aurora Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
| Aurora Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
| Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| Bind | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns. |
| Bind | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns. |
| Bubble | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat. |
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is cut with a scythe or claw. |
| Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is cut with a scythe or claw. |
| Dive | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Haze | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Haze | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Magic Coat | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Magic Coat | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mirror Coat | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Mirror Coat | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Muddy Water | ![]() | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Rage | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle. |
| Rapid Spin | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. |
| Rapid Spin | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. |
| Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Skull Bash | ![]() | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tickle | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
| Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Traits
Clear Body
Ability Slot 1
Prevents other Pokémon’s moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon’s stats.
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Liquid Ooze
Ability Slot 2
Oozed liquid has strong stench, which damages attackers using any draining move.
HP-draining moves and Leech Seed damage the beneficiary instead of healing it.
Rain Dish(Hidden Ability)
The Pokémon gradually regains HP in rain.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.












































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