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Julia Maddalena
Mar 6, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
This week on Fire and Ice, we'll see which cards are getting chucked over the wall. What's hot and what's not for Arcades, the Strategist?
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82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
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82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
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82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
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67%synergy
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73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
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73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
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64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
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64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
High Alert
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
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64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
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55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
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50%synergy
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48%synergy
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Tower Defense
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
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55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
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55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Roots
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Steel Wall
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
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45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Mist
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
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45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Crystal Barricade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Vines
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Vine Trellis
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Walking Bulwark
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Portcullis Vine
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Tree of Redemption
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Plumeveil
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Thallid Shell-Dweller
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Colossus of Akros
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Glare
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Towering Titan
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Mulch
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tundra Wall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Embermouth Sentinel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Reverence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Hornet Nest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Essence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Ice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Geist of the Archives
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Dragon's Eye Sentry
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Consulate Skygate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Doorkeeper
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Grappling Sundew
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Secret Door
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Bant Charm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Solidarity
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Crushing Canopy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Return to Nature
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-44%synergy
Mizzium Skin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Natural End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Join Shields
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Geistwave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Stern Dismissal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fateful Absence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Topple the Statue
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Chant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Make a Stand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shell Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Will
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shield Wall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Rally to Battle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Disperse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wash Away
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Slice in Twain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Crushing Vines
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Didn't Say Please
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Expose to Daylight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Naturalize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Terrifying Presence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-39%synergy
Glyph of Life
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tangle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
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Destined Confrontation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Harmonize
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Pir's Whim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Explore the Underdark
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Needle Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Circuitous Route
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Anchor to the Aether
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-35%synergy
Depopulate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Concentrate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Migration Path
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Cathar's Shield
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Sentinel Totem
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mirror Shield
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Meekstone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Accorder's Shield
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Net
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Staff of the Mind Magus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Echo Circlet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kite Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Runed Arch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Feather
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Flying Carpet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Annex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
That Which Was Taken
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Navigation Orb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
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Brave the Sands
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Assault Formation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Angelic Shield
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Stoneskin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Builder's Blessing
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Parapet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Lumithread Field
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sphere of Safety
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
High Ground
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Builder's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Veiled Sentry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Retreat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Noble Stand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dormant Grove
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Guard Duty
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Protection: Green
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Conviction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Blessing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lifelink
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Wildness
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Web
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Street Savvy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Protection: White
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Deep Freeze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shielded by Faith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Protection: Black
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hold the Gates
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Font of Fertility
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Eland Umbra
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fruit of the First Tree
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Holy Armor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Asceticism
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Always Watching
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchanted Evening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Veil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Animate Wall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Primal Rage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Wanderer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Stirring Wildwood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Access Tunnel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Desert of the True
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Maze's End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Moorland Haunt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fertile Thicket
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shefet Dunes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lumbering Falls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Baldur's Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hashep Oasis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grove of the Guardian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Selesnya Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Keyrune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Keyrune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Azorius Chancery
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Blossoming Sands
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Simic Guildgate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Thornwood Falls
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Meditation Pools
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kyoshi Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Overflowing Basin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Brokers Hideout
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Plenty
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bant Panorama
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-39%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-28%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Heath
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-30%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Woodland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-37%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Meandering River
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Heap Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-34%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Gond Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Fortified Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
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