Torterra (Pokémon)

Torterra (Japanese: ドダイトス Dodaitose) is a dual-type Grass/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Torterra (disambiguation).
Torterra
Continent Pokémon		 ドダイトス
Dodaitose
 #389

Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Grass Ground
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Overgrow Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Shell Armor
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
 Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Grass
 Hatch time
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
7'03" 2.2 m
Torterra
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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 Weight
683.4 lbs. 310.0 kg
Torterra
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
208
Gen. IV		 Unknown
IV		 236
V+
 Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Torterra
0
HP		 2
Atk		 1
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Shape
Footprint

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Pokédex color
  Green
 Base friendship
70
External Links

It evolves from Grotle starting at level 32. It is the final form of Turtwig.

Biology

Torterra is a tall, bulky, quadrupedal Pokémon resembling a tortoise, with a large shell covering its back. There is a single, oak-like tree and three triangular, stony extensions resembling mountain peaks on the top of the shell. There is a patch of brown, resembling soil, next to the tree. A white rim surrounds the shell and forms a diamond-shaped continuation on the front. Torterra's body appears sectioned, with the upper half being green and the lower half brown. Its mouth is jagged, which gives it the appearance of a snapping turtle. It also has a black nose. Its lower jaw is green and there are two large spikes protruding from its cheeks. Torterra's small, red eyes are encircled by a black ring. Its legs are thick and they have four toes each, which appear as if they are actually jagged stones. There are three toes on the front and one on the heel.

Torterra's large and clean shell supports the lives of many small Pokémon, which occasionally gather and build their nests upon the shell. Some are born and spend their entire life there. Torterra migrates in search of water, creating the illusion of "moving forests". However, it is typically immobile.

In the anime
Torterra in the anime

Ash's Torterra

Ash's Torterra debuted in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, when his Grotle evolved into it during a battle with Team Rocket.

Paul's Torterra

Torterra made its main series debut in Top-Down Training, where it was revealed to be Paul's starter Pokémon. It later helped Ash's Grotle cope with its reduced Speed in Aiding the Enemy.

Other

Torterra debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of a Coordinator named Maury. It battled against Ash's Pikachu, and also tried to stop Darkrai. It was later used in the Battle Stage of the Alamos Contest, where it faced off against Kai's Empoleon.

Minor appearances

A Torterra appeared in Eyes on the Goal!, under the ownership of the Shell Sage.

Pokédex entries
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP040 Torterra Ash's Pokédex Torterra, the Continent Pokémon. Torterra is the final evolved form of Turtwig. Sometimes small Pokémon will gather to make their nests on Torterra's back.
DP166 Torterra Dawn's Pokédex Torterra, the Continent Pokémon. Its large back and sanitary nature offer an ideal place for smaller Pokémon to build their nests.

In the manga
Torterra in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters DP

A Torterra appeared in PMDP07.

Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Tru

In Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank II, Diamond's Grotle, nicknamed Tru, evolved into a Torterra in Veilstone City alongside Pearl's Chimler.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Torterra is the final form of Jun's starter Pokémon, Turtwig. It made its debut in this form in Hareta's Heart's Desire.

In the TCG
Main article: Torterra (TCG)

Other appearances
Torterra in Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu

Multiple Torterra appeared in Detective Pikachu. They were genetically modified for their growing. Many normal-sized Torterra live in the facility, but gigantic ones, who are as big as mountains, lay dormant nearby.

Game data

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#003		 Johto
#—
Diamond Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
Pearl Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for "moving forests."
Platinum Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.
HeartGold Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.
White
Black 2 Some Pokémon are born on a Torterra's back and spend their entire life there.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—		 Hoenn
#—
X Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled.
Y Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
Omega Ruby Ancient people imagined that beneath the ground, a gigantic Torterra dwelled.
Alpha Sapphire Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
Generation VII Alola
#—		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—		 Sinnoh
#003		 Hisui
#132
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.
Shining Pearl Groups of this Pokémon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for moving forests.
Legends: Arceus This remarkable, large-bodied Pokémon would serve beautifully as borrowed scenery for a garden, and its strength is peerless. Torterra roams the wilderness in search of clean water.


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Grotle
Platinum
Evolve Grotle
HeartGold SoulSilver
Trade
Generation V
Black White
Evolve from the Global Link event Turtwig
Black 2 White 2
Evolve from the Global Link event Turtwig
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Grotle
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Grotle
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Grotle
Legends: Arceus
Holm of Trials*


In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F)
MD Sky
Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Sky Peak (1st Station Pass 1F-6th Station Pass 3F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F)
Ranger: SoA
Vien Forest
Rumble
Silent Forest Advanced Mode A & S
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone
Ranger: GS
Rand's House
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Desert: Sunny Seashore
Rumble U
Adventure Area: Grab and Go! (Boss), Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 5
Shuffle
Marron Trail: Stage 690
Rumble World
Dark Land: Boundless Prairie (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 24: Stage 10
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Masters EX
Evolve Dawn's Grotle
Generation VIII
Café Mix
Event
New Snap
Florio Nature ParkNight, Secret Side Path


In events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Torterra Japanese Japan 100 June 5 to 11, 2013;
July 3 to 7, 2013

Held items
Game Held Item(s)
Events* Choice Band (100%)

Base stats
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
95
155 - 202 300 - 394
109
102 - 177 200 - 348
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
56
54 - 118 105 - 232
Total:
525
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.


Pokéathlon stats
Speed
1/2 ★☆
Power
5/5 ★★★★★
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
5/5 ★★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
16/17 ★★★


Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 0×
Psychic 1×
Ice 4×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 0×
Psychic 1×
Ice 4×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 0×
Psychic 1×
Ice 4×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 2×
Poison 1×
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug 2×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 0×
Psychic 1×
Ice 4×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Torterra is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
011 Wood Hammer Grass Physical 120120 100100% 15
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Withdraw Water Status 0000— ——% 40
011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
011 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
Evo.Evo. Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
055 Withdraw Water Status 0000— ——% 40
066 Leafage Grass Physical 04040 100100% 40
1010 Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 20
1313 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
1717 Curse Ghost Status 0000— ——% 10
2222 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2727 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15
3333 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10
3939 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— ——% 5
4545 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
5151 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
5757 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torterra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 10 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 30
6 15 Leafage Grass Physical 40 100% 25
11 20 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 20
18 28 Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20
25 35 Sleep Powder Grass Status — 80% 20
34 45 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 85 100% 10
43 54 Double-Edge Normal Physical 100 100% 5
52 64 Wood Hammer Grass Physical 100 100% 5
57 71 Headlong Rush Ground Physical 100 100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torterra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM09 TM09 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30
TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5
TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30
TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM19 TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25
TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15
TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torterra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 

 Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15

 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10

 Grassy Terrain Grass Status — —% 10





 Growth Normal Status — —% 20
Heavy Slam Steel Physical — 100% 10
Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15

 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
Spit Up Normal Special — 100% 10
Stockpile Normal Status — —% 20
Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
Swallow Normal Status — —% 10

 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20
Wide Guard* Rock Status — —% 10


 Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Torterra in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Torterra in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torterra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Frenzy Plant Grass Special 150 90% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torterra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Stealth Rock Rock Physical 40 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Energy Ball Grass Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Earth Power Ground Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Outrage Dragon Physical 90 85% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 90% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torterra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Torterra
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Torterra
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Grass
 Poké Assist:
Grass
 Field move:
(Tackle ×4)
Browser entry R-054
It attacks by scattering leaves and shooting seeds.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Grass
 Poké Assist:
(present)
Grass
 Field move:
(present)
(Tackle ×4)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-141
It shoots leaves and grows vines to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds Base HP: 58
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PokéPark Pad entry:
Torterra came to see the Meadow Zone. His favorite Attraction is Rhyperior's Bumper Burn!
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
 Attack Power: ★★★★★

 True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
Grass
 Attack Power: 70 - 110 5

#358

 Cross Attack+
Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 216 Base Attack: 202 Base Defense: 188
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Bite, Razor Leaf
Charged Attacks: Stone Edge, Solar Beam, Earthquake, Sand Tomb*, Frenzy Plant†, Frustration‡, Return‡
New Pokémon Snap
Photodex entry #019
Torterra live in groups deep in the forest. Small Pokémon seem to feel safe on their broad backs, which are densely covered with trees and other plant life.

Evolution
Unevolved
Turtwig
 Grass 
Level 18
→
First evolution
Grotle
 Grass 
Level 32
→
Second evolution
Torterra
 Grass  Ground 


Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
HOME
For other sprites and images, please see Torterra images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Other sprites
Platinum intro sprite

Trivia
  • Torterra shares its category with Groudon. They are both known as the Continent Pokémon.
  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Torterra.
  • When walking to the right in Amity Square, Torterra's sprite erroneously shows its left side.
  • Torterra is the heaviest final form of a starter Pokémon, weighing 683.4 lbs. (310.0 kg)
  • Torterra's Speed stat of 56 is the lowest base stat of any fully-evolved starter Pokémon.
  • Torterra is the only Ground-type Pokémon in the Grass Egg Group.

Origin

Torterra appears to be based on a snapping turtle and an ankylosaur, which is an armored dinosaur. Its large features and spikes may also be inspired by extinct Meiolania and Proganochelys turtles. In concept, it may be based on the World Turtle from various mythologies that carries the world upon its back.

Name origin

Torterra may be a combination of tortoise and terra (Latin for ground).

Dodaitose may be a combination of 土 do (earth or ground), 大 dai (large), and tortoise. It may also involve 土台 dodai (foundation).

In other languages
Language Title Meaning
Japanese ドダイトス Dodaitose From 土 do, 大 dai, 土台 dodai and tortoise
French Torterra Same as English name
Spanish Torterra Same as English name
German Chelterrar From Chelonia and terra
Italian Torterra Same as English name
Korean 토대부기 Todaibugi From 토 (土)to, 대 (大)dae, and 거북이 geobugi. Also involves 토대 todae.
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese 土台龜 / 土台龟 Tǔtáiguī Can be taken as "Earth terrace tortoise".



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