Pineco (Japanese: クヌギダマ Kunugidama) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Forretress starting at level 31.
Biology
Pineco is an insectoid Pokémon encased in a blue-green, pine cone-like shell that protects it from bird Pokémon. It has red eyes and no visible limbs, along with a single spike on top of its head, which is supposedly its stem. It makes its shell thicker by gluing tree bark to its body. The glue is made of fluid that Pineco spits out, which hardens when it is exposed to air. Pineco's shell becomes bigger and thicker as more tree bark is accumulated; older Pineco are very large in size.
Unbothered by the added weight of its shell, Pineco patiently hangs from a tree branch in tropical and temperate forests, waiting to prey on flying insects. In Alola, its favorite prey is Cutiefly. Typically immobile, it will drop to the ground and explode if someone shakes its tree while it is eating.
Evolution
Pineco evolves into Forretress.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC Appearances
- Pokémon Stadium 2: Pineco appears in the Mini-game Eager Eevee. Pineco will sometimes be revealed as the contents of the crate and if any players go after it, they will get hit with an Explosion and be unable to move in the next round.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #093
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Gold
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It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
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Silver
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It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own.
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Crystal
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It spits out a fluid that it uses to glue tree bark to its body. The fluid hardens when it touches air.
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Stadium 2
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It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Pineco hangs from a tree branch and patiently waits for prey to come along. If the Pokémon is disturbed while eating by someone shaking its tree, it drops down to the ground and explodes with no warning.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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A Pineco hangs from a tree branch and waits for prey. While eating, if it is disturbed by someone shaking its tree, it falls on the ground and suddenly explodes.
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FireRed
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It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own.
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LeafGreen
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It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #093
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Diamond
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It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
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SoulSilver
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It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own.
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Generation V
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Black
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It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
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White
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Black 2
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It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
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Y
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It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
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Omega Ruby
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Pineco hangs from a tree branch and patiently waits for prey to come along. If the Pokémon is disturbed while eating by someone shaking its tree, it drops down to the ground and explodes with no warning.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation IX
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Paldea #258
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Scarlet
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It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it.
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Violet
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It spits out a fluid that it uses to glue tree bark to its body. The fluid hardens when it touches air.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Silver
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Routes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees) (only high-encounter trees)
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Routes 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 43, Lake of Rage, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47, and 48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City, Cerulean City, Safari Zone Gate, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park (Headbutt trees)
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Pal Park
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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15
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18 - 73
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31 - 141
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Total: 290
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pineco
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pineco
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pineco
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Pineco
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pineco
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pineco
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pineco
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 48
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Base Attack: 68
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Base Defense: 51
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Base Speed: 50
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In the anime
Major appearances
Pineco debuted in Going Apricorn!, thus also marking the species' debut. Brock encountered and caught it with a Fast Ball. It later evolved into a Forretress in Entei at Your Own Risk.
Other
In Bucking the Treasure Trend!, multiple Pineco attacked Ash, his friends, and Buck as they searched for Dandelion Island's treasure.
Minor appearances
Multiple Pineco appeared in Going Apricorn! alongside Brock's.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Pineco was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In The Bug Stops Here, five Pineco were in the Bug-Catching Contest.
In A Bite to Remember, Brock's demonstration featured a Pineco evolving into a Forretress.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Pineco competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
Two Pineco appeared in Time After Time!. Goh caught one, while the other appeared in a flashback. Goh's Pineco has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
A Trainer's Pineco appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Source
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Entry
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EP143
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Pineco
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Ash's Pokédex
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Pineco, the Bagworm Pokémon. Appears calm as it hangs sedately from tree branches, but it will self-destruct at the slightest provocation.
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In the manga
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
A Pineco appeared in A Fresh Start.
Pokémon Adventures
Pineco debuted in Murkrow Row, where it was one of the Pokémon in Joey's bag after Gold helped him get it back.
A Pineco appeared in Forretress of Solitude, under the ownership of the Pokémon Association. Red fights two in his aptitude test to be the Gym Leader of Viridian City.
A Pineco was mentioned as one of the Pokémon Crystal caught and sent to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System in Off Course with Corsola. She remarked that it was a different color.
A Pineco appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Pineco appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Pineco appeared in GDZ65.
A Pineco appeared in GDZ72 as a background image.
A Pineco appeared in GDZ75, under the ownership of Hideki.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Pineco appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure, under the ownership of Yoshimoto.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Pineco appeared in Return light to Bellossom!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pineco (TCG)
Trivia
Origin
Pineco is based on a bagworm, whose cases—or "bags"—may superficially resemble pine cones. Its primary means of locomotion is hopping, which is similar to the Mexican jumping bean, a nut pod which appears to jump because it contains a writhing bug larva. Its appearance and ability to explode also give it the resemblance of a grenade. In addition to its possible relation to weaponry, its ability to learn Spikes may be a reference to caltrops—especially as this is the move's Japanese name.
Name origin
Pineco may be derived from pine cone.
Kunugidama may be a combination of 椚木 kunugi (sawtooth oak) and 玉 tama (ball).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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クヌギダマ Kunugidama
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From 椚木 kunugi and 玉 tama
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French
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Pomdepik
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From pomme de pin and pic
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Spanish
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Pineco
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Same as English name
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German
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Tannza
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From Tannenzapfen and Panzer
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Italian
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Pineco
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Same as English name
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Korean
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피콘 Pikon
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From pine cone
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Mandarin Chinese
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榛果球 Zhēnguǒqiú
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From 榛果 zhēnguǒ and 球 qiú or 球果 qiúguǒ
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Cantonese Chinese
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榛果球 Jēungwókàuh
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From 榛果 jēungwó and 球 kàuh or 球果 kàuhgwó
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More languages
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Hindi
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पाइनोला Pineola
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From pine
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Russian
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Пайнеко Payneko
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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คุนุกิดามะ Khunukidama
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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