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Created On: 05/05/2025

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3 cardArtifact Lancea 3 cardArtifact Lancea
Artifact Lancea
LIGHT 5
Artifact Lancea
  • ATK:

  • 1700

  • DEF:

  • 2300


You can Set this card from your hand to your Spell & Trap Zone as a Spell. During your opponent's turn, if this Set card in the Spell & Trap Zone is destroyed and sent to your GY: Special Summon it. During your opponent's turn (Quick Effect): You can Tribute this card from your hand or face-up field; neither player can banish cards for the rest of this turn.


1 cardBystial Magnamhut
1 cardBystial Magnamhut
Bystial Magnamhut
DARK 6
Bystial Magnamhut
  • ATK:

  • 2500

  • DEF:

  • 2000


You can target 1 LIGHT or DARK monster in either GY; banish it, and if you do, Special Summon this card from your hand. This is a Quick Effect if your opponent controls a monster. If this card is Special Summoned: You can activate this effect; during the End Phase of this turn, add 1 Dragon monster from your Deck or GY to your hand, except "Bystial Magnamhut". You can only use each effect of "Bystial Magnamhut" once per turn.


1 cardDimension Shifter
1 cardDimension Shifter
Dimension Shifter
DARK 6
Dimension Shifter
  • ATK:

  • 1200

  • DEF:

  • 2200


If you have no cards in your GY (Quick Effect): You can send this card from your hand to the GY; until the end of the next turn, any card sent to the GY is banished instead.


1 cardDogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju 1 cardDogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju
Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju
FIRE 8
Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju
  • ATK:

  • 3000

  • DEF:

  • 1200


You can Special Summon this card (from your hand) to your opponent's field in Attack Position, by Tributing 1 monster they control. If your opponent controls a "Kaiju" monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand) in Attack Position. You can only control 1 "Kaiju" monster. Once per turn: You can remove 3 Kaiju Counters from anywhere on the field; destroy all monsters your opponent controls. This card cannot attack the turn this effect is activated.


3 cardK9-17 Izuna 3 cardK9-17 Izuna
K9-17 Izuna
EARTH 5
K9-17 Izuna
  • ATK:

  • 2100

  • DEF:

  • 1600


If your opponent has 2 or more cards in their hand, you can Normal Summon this card without Tributing. You can only use each of the following effects of "K9-17 Izuna" once per turn. During the Main Phase, if your opponent has activated a monster effect in the hand or GY this turn (Quick Effect): You can Special Summon this card from your hand. If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can send 1 "K9" card from your Deck to the GY, except "K9-17 Izuna".


3 cardK9-66a Jokul
3 cardK9-66a Jokul
K9-66a Jokul
DARK 5
K9-66a Jokul
  • ATK:

  • 2000

  • DEF:

  • 1900


If your opponent has 2 or more cards in their hand, you can Normal Summon this card without Tributing. You can only use each of the following effects of "K9-66a Jokul" once per turn. You can reveal this card and 1 other Level 5 monster in your hand; Special Summon both, but they cannot be used as material for the Xyz Summon of a LIGHT monster. During your Main Phase: You can add 1 non-Aqua "K9" monster from your Deck to your hand.


1 cardK9-ØØ Lupis 1 cardK9-ØØ Lupis
K9-ØØ Lupis
EARTH 5
K9-ØØ Lupis
  • ATK:

  • 2300

  • DEF:

  • 200


An Xyz Monster that has this card as material gains this effect. ● Your opponent cannot target this card with card effects. You can only use each of the following effects of "K9-ØØ Lupis" once per turn. During the Main Phase, if your opponent has activated a monster effect in the hand or GY this turn (Quick Effect): You can Special Summon this card from your hand or GY, but banish it when it leaves the field. During your opponent's turn, you can (Quick Effect): Immediately after this effect resolves, Xyz Summon using this card you control.


2 cardMaxx "C"
2 cardMaxx "C"
Maxx "C"
EARTH 2
Maxx "C"
  • ATK:

  • 500

  • DEF:

  • 200


During either player's turn: You can send this card from your hand to the Graveyard; this turn, each time your opponent Special Summons a monster(s), immediately draw 1 card. You can only use 1 "Maxx "C"" per turn.


3 cardMulcharmy Fuwalos 3 cardMulcharmy Fuwalos
Mulcharmy Fuwalos
WIND 4
Mulcharmy Fuwalos
  • ATK:

  • 100

  • DEF:

  • 600


If you control no cards (Quick Effect): You can discard this card; apply these effects this turn. ● Each time your opponent Special Summons a monster(s) from the Deck and/or Extra Deck, immediately draw 1 card. ● Once, during this End Phase, if the number of cards in your hand is more than the number of cards your opponent controls +6, you must randomly shuffle cards from your hand into the Deck so the number in your hand equals the number your opponent controls +6. You can only activate 1 other "Mulcharmy" monster effect, the turn you activate this effect.


2 cardRetaliating "C" 2 cardRetaliating "C"
Retaliating "C"
EARTH 4
Retaliating "C"
  • ATK:

  • 1400

  • DEF:

  • 1400


During either player's turn, when your opponent activates a Spell Card that includes an effect that Special Summons a monster(s): You can Special Summon this card from your hand. If Summoned this way, while this card is face-up on the field, any card sent to the Graveyard is banished instead. If this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard: You can add 1 EARTH Insect-Type monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck to your hand, except "Retaliating "C"".


1 cardVanquish Soul Caesar Valius 1 cardVanquish Soul Caesar Valius
Vanquish Soul Caesar Valius
EARTH 8
Vanquish Soul Caesar Valius
  • ATK:

  • 3000

  • DEF:

  • 1500


During the Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can target 1 non-Dragon "Vanquish Soul" monster you control; return it to the hand, and if you do, Special Summon this card from your hand. (Quick Effect): You can activate 1 of these effects, by revealing monster(s) in your hand with the listed Attribute(s); ● EARTH: This face-up card is unaffected by your opponent's activated effects this turn. ● EARTH, FIRE, & DARK: Destroy 1 other card on the field. You can only use each effect of "Vanquish Soul Caesar Valius" once per turn, and cannot activate more than 1 in the same Chain.


3 cardVanquish Soul Dr. Mad Love 3 cardVanquish Soul Dr. Mad Love
Vanquish Soul Dr. Mad Love
DARK 4
Vanquish Soul Dr. Mad Love
  • ATK:

  • 1200

  • DEF:

  • 2000


If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can add 1 "Vanquish Soul" Spell/Trap from your Deck to your hand. (Quick Effect): You can activate 1 of these effects, by revealing monster(s) in your hand with the listed Attribute(s); ● DARK: 1 face-up monster your opponent controls loses 500 ATK/DEF. ● DARK & EARTH: Return the 1 monster with the lowest DEF on the field to the hand (your choice, if tied). You can only use each effect of "Vanquish Soul Dr. Mad Love" once per turn, and cannot activate more than 1 in the same Chain.


3 cardVanquish Soul Heavy Borger 3 cardVanquish Soul Heavy Borger
Vanquish Soul Heavy Borger
DARK 7
Vanquish Soul Heavy Borger
  • ATK:

  • 2500

  • DEF:

  • 1500


During the Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can target 1 non-Machine "Vanquish Soul" monster you control; return it to the hand, and if you do, Special Summon this card from your hand. (Quick Effect): You can activate 1 of these effects, by revealing monster(s) in your hand with the listed Attribute(s); ● DARK: Draw 1 card. ● EARTH & FIRE: Inflict 1500 damage to your opponent. You can only use each effect of "Vanquish Soul Heavy Borger" once per turn, and cannot activate more than 1 in the same Chain.


3 cardVanquish Soul Hollie Sue
3 cardVanquish Soul Hollie Sue
Vanquish Soul Hollie Sue
EARTH 5
Vanquish Soul Hollie Sue
  • ATK:

  • 500

  • DEF:

  • 2200


During the Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can reveal 1 other "Vanquish Soul" monster in your hand; Special Summon this card from your hand. (Quick Effect): You can activate 1 of these effects, by revealing monster(s) in your hand with the listed Attribute(s); ● EARTH & DARK: Take control of 1 monster your opponent controls with the lowest ATK (your choice, if tied) until the End Phase. ● FIRE & DARK: Special Summon 1 non-Psychic "Vanquish Soul" monster from your Deck. You can only use each effect of "Vanquish Soul Hollie Sue" once per turn, and cannot activate more than 1 in the same Chain.


3 cardVanquish Soul Jiaolong
3 cardVanquish Soul Jiaolong
Vanquish Soul Jiaolong
FIRE 5
Vanquish Soul Jiaolong
  • ATK:

  • 2400

  • DEF:

  • 2100


If you reveal a card(s) in your hand to activate a "Vanquish Soul" card or effect (except during the Damage Step): You can Special Summon this card from your hand. (Quick Effect): You can activate 1 of these effects, by revealing monster(s) in your hand with the listed Attribute(s); ● FIRE: Change the battle position of 1 monster on the field. ● 2 FIRE: Add 1 "Vanquish Soul" card from your Deck to your hand, except "Vanquish Soul Jiaolong". You can only use each effect of "Vanquish Soul Jiaolong" once per turn, and cannot activate more than 1 in the same Chain.


3 cardVanquish Soul Razen 3 cardVanquish Soul Razen
Vanquish Soul Razen
FIRE 4
Vanquish Soul Razen
  • ATK:

  • 1800

  • DEF:

  • 1500


If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can add 1 non-Warrior "Vanquish Soul" monster from your Deck to your hand. (Quick Effect): You can activate 1 of these effects, by revealing monster(s) in your hand with the listed Attribute(s); ● FIRE: This card cannot be destroyed by card effects this turn. ● FIRE & DARK: Destroy all other monsters in this card's column. You can only use each effect of "Vanquish Soul Razen" once per turn, and cannot activate more than 1 in the same Chain.


3 cardAsh Blossom & Joyous Spring 3 cardAsh Blossom & Joyous Spring
Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring
FIRE 3
Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring
  • ATK:

  • 0

  • DEF:

  • 1800


When a card or effect is activated that includes any of these effects (Quick Effect): You can discard this card; negate that effect. ● Add a card from the Deck to the hand. ● Special Summon from the Deck. ● Send a card from the Deck to the GY. You can only use this effect of "Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring" once per turn.


2 cardCalled by the Grave
2 cardCalled by the Grave
Called by the Grave
Spell Quick
Called by the Grave

    Target 1 monster in your opponent's GY; banish it, and if you do, until the end of the next turn, its effects are negated, as well as the activated effects and effects on the field of monsters with the same original name.




    Tag(s):

    1 cardHarpie's Feather Duster
    1 cardHarpie's Feather Duster
    Harpie's Feather Duster
    Spell Normal
    Harpie's Feather Duster

      Destroy all Spell and Trap Cards your opponent controls.




      Tag(s):

      1 cardPot of Prosperity
      1 cardPot of Prosperity
      Pot of Prosperity
      Spell Normal
      Pot of Prosperity

        Banish 3 or 6 cards of your choice from your Extra Deck, face-down; for the rest of this turn after this card resolves, any damage your opponent takes is halved, also excavate cards from the top of your Deck equal to the number of cards banished, add 1 excavated card to your hand, place the rest on the bottom of your Deck in any order. You can only activate 1 "Pot of Prosperity" per turn. You cannot draw cards by card effects the turn you activate this card.




        Tag(s):

        1 cardReinforcement of the Army
        1 cardReinforcement of the Army
        Reinforcement of the Army
        Spell Normal
        Reinforcement of the Army

          Add 1 Level 4 or lower Warrior monster from your Deck to your hand.


          3 cardStake your Soul!
          3 cardStake your Soul!
          Stake your Soul!
          Spell Normal
          Stake your Soul!

            Reveal 1 monster in your hand; Special Summon 1 "Vanquish Soul" monster with the same Attribute, but a different name, from your Deck, but return it to the hand during the End Phase. You can only activate 1 "Stake your Soul!" per turn.


            1 cardTriple Tactics Thrust 1 cardTriple Tactics Thrust
            Triple Tactics Thrust
            Spell Normal
            Triple Tactics Thrust

              If your opponent has activated a monster effect during this turn: Set 1 Normal Spell/Trap directly from your Deck, except "Triple Tactics Thrust", or if your opponent controls a monster, you can add it to your hand instead. That Set card cannot be activated this turn. You can only activate 1 "Triple Tactics Thrust" per turn.


              1 cardVanquish Soul Dust Devil 1 cardVanquish Soul Dust Devil
              Vanquish Soul Dust Devil
              Spell Quick
              Vanquish Soul Dust Devil

                Target 1 "Vanquish Soul" monster you control; change its battle position, then you can change face-up monsters your opponent controls to face-down Defense Position, up to the number of "Vanquish Soul" monsters you control with different names. You can only activate 1 "Vanquish Soul Dust Devil" per turn.


                1 cardVanquish Soul, Start! 1 cardVanquish Soul, Start!
                Vanquish Soul, Start!
                Spell Field
                Vanquish Soul, Start!

                  You can target 1 "Vanquish Soul" monster you control; add 1 "Vanquish Soul" monster with a different Attribute from your Deck to your hand. If a "Vanquish Soul" monster(s) you control would be destroyed by battle or card effect, you can reveal 1 "Vanquish Soul" monster in your hand instead. During your End Phase, if you control 2 or more "Vanquish Soul" monsters: You can Set 1 "Vanquish Soul" Trap from your Deck. You can only use each effect of "Vanquish Soul, Start!" once per turn.


                  1 cardDimensional Barrier
                  1 cardDimensional Barrier
                  Dimensional Barrier
                  Trap Normal
                  Dimensional Barrier

                    Declare 1 monster card type (Ritual, Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, or Pendulum); for the rest of this turn, neither player can Special Summon monsters of the declared type, also negate the effects of all monsters of that type while they are on the field. You can only activate 1 "Dimensional Barrier" per turn.


                    2 cardEvenly Matched 2 cardEvenly Matched
                    Evenly Matched
                    Trap Normal
                    Evenly Matched

                      At the end of the Battle Phase, if your opponent controls more cards than you do: You can make your opponent banish cards from their field face-down so they control the same number of cards as you do. If you control no cards, you can activate this card from your hand.


                      1 cardThere Can Be Only One
                      1 cardThere Can Be Only One
                      There Can Be Only One
                      Trap Continuous
                      There Can Be Only One

                        Each player can only control 1 monster of each Type. If a player controls 2 or more monsters of the same Type, they must send some to the GY so they control no more than 1 monster of that Type.


                        1 cardVanquish Soul Snow Devil 1 cardVanquish Soul Snow Devil
                        Vanquish Soul Snow Devil
                        Trap Normal
                        Vanquish Soul Snow Devil

                          Reveal up to 1 each of DARK, EARTH, and FIRE monsters in your hand; apply the following effect(s) in sequence, based on the number revealed. ● 1+: Inflict 400 damage to your opponent, then you can Special Summon 1 "Vanquish Soul" monster from your hand. ● 2+: Inflict 600 damage to your opponent, also this turn, "Vanquish Soul" monsters you control cannot be destroyed by card effects. ● 3: Inflict 800 damage to your opponent, then you can destroy all monsters on the field. You can only activate 1 "Vanquish Soul Snow Devil" per turn.


                          1 cardAccesscode Talker 1 cardAccesscode Talker
                          Accesscode Talker
                          DARK
                          Accesscode Talker
                          • ATK:

                          • 2300

                          • LINK-4

                          Link Arrow:

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                          Right

                          Bottom


                          2+ Effect Monsters Your opponent cannot activate cards or effects in response to this card's effect activations. If this card is Link Summoned: You can target 1 Link Monster that was used as material for its Link Summon; this card gains ATK equal to that monster's Link Rating x 1000. You can banish 1 Link Monster from your field or GY; destroy 1 card your opponent controls, also for the rest of this turn, you cannot banish monsters with that same Attribute to activate this effect of "Accesscode Talker".




                          Tag(s):

                          1 cardI:P Masquerena 1 cardI:P Masquerena
                          I:P Masquerena
                          DARK
                          I:P Masquerena
                          • ATK:

                          • 800

                          • LINK-2

                          Link Arrow:

                          Bottom-Left

                          Bottom-Right


                          2 non-Link Monsters During your opponent's Main Phase, you can (Quick Effect): Immediately after this effect resolves, Link Summon 1 Link Monster using materials you control, including this card. You can only use this effect of "I:P Masquerena" once per turn. A Link Monster that used this card as material cannot be destroyed by your opponent's card effects.


                          2 cardRock of the Vanquisher 2 cardRock of the Vanquisher
                          Rock of the Vanquisher
                          DARK
                          Rock of the Vanquisher
                          • ATK:

                          • 0

                          • LINK-1

                          Link Arrow:

                          Bottom


                          1 "Vanquish Soul" monster Cannot be used as Link Material. While you control a "Vanquish Soul" monster, your opponent's monsters can only target monsters you control with the highest ATK (their choice, if tied) for attacks. During the Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can activate 1 of these effects; ● Special Summon 1 "Vanquish Soul" monster from your hand. ● Add 1 "Vanquish Soul" monster from your GY to your hand. You can only use this effect of "Rock of the Vanquisher" once per turn.


                          1 cardS:P Little Knight 1 cardS:P Little Knight
                          S:P Little Knight
                          DARK
                          S:P Little Knight
                          • ATK:

                          • 1600

                          • LINK-2

                          Link Arrow:

                          Left

                          Right


                          2 Effect Monsters If this card is Link Summoned using a Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, or Link Monster as material: You can target 1 card on the field or in either GY; banish it, also your monsters cannot attack directly this turn. When your opponent activates a card or effect (Quick Effect): You can target 2 face-up monsters on the field, including a monster you control; banish both until the End Phase. You can only use each effect of "S:P Little Knight" once per turn.


                          1 cardUnderworld Goddess of the Closed World 1 cardUnderworld Goddess of the Closed World
                          Underworld Goddess of the Closed World
                          LIGHT
                          Underworld Goddess of the Closed World
                          • ATK:

                          • 3000

                          • LINK-5

                          Link Arrow:

                          Top

                          Top-Right

                          Right

                          Bottom

                          Bottom-Right


                          4+ Effect Monsters You can also use 1 monster your opponent controls as material to Link Summon this card. If this card is Link Summoned: You can negate the effects of all face-up monsters your opponent currently controls. This Link Summoned card is unaffected by your opponent's activated effects, unless they target this card. Once per turn, when your opponent activates a card or effect that Special Summons a monster(s) from the GY (Quick Effect): You can negate the activation.


                          1 cardBaromet the Sacred Sheep Shrub 1 cardBaromet the Sacred Sheep Shrub
                          Baromet the Sacred Sheep Shrub
                          EARTH
                          Baromet the Sacred Sheep Shrub
                          • ATK:

                          • 1900

                          • DEF:

                          • 2000


                          2+ Level 4 monsters You can detach 1 material from this card, then target 1 Normal Trap in your GY; place it on the bottom of the Deck, then draw 1 card. If a Normal Trap Card is activated (except during the Damage Step): You can detach 1 material from an Xyz Monster you control, and if you do, Special Summon 1 Level 4 monster from your hand. You can only use each effect of "Baromet the Sacred Sheep Shrub" once per turn.


                          1 cardChronomaly Vimana 1 cardChronomaly Vimana
                          Chronomaly Vimana
                          LIGHT
                          Chronomaly Vimana
                          • ATK:

                          • 2300

                          • DEF:

                          • 2600


                          2 Level 5 monsters Once per turn (Quick Effect): You can target 1 face-up monster on the field and 1 Xyz Monster or "Chronomaly" monster in your GY; that monster on the field gains half the ATK of that monster in the GY (until the end of this turn), then attach that monster from the GY to this card as material. Once per turn, when your opponent activates a monster effect (Quick Effect): You can detach 2 materials from this card; negate the activation.


                          1 cardDivine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder 1 cardDivine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder
                          Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder
                          LIGHT
                          Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder
                          • ATK:

                          • 3000

                          • DEF:

                          • 3000


                          2 Level 12 monsters Once per turn, if an Xyz Monster battled this turn, you can also Xyz Summon "Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder" by using 1 Xyz Monster you control as material. (Transfer its materials to this card.) (Quick Effect): You can detach 2 materials from this card; send all other cards from the field to the GY. Once per turn, if another card(s) you control is destroyed by battle or an opponent's card effect: You can attach 1 card from your hand, Deck, or Extra Deck to this card as material.




                          Tag(s):

                          1 cardK9-17 "Ripper" 1 cardK9-17 "Ripper"
                          K9-17 "Ripper"
                          WIND
                          K9-17 "Ripper"
                          • ATK:

                          • 2300

                          • DEF:

                          • 1800


                          2 Level 5 monsters You can detach 1 material from this card; add 1 "K9" card from your Deck to your hand, then if your opponent has activated a monster effect this turn, you can Set 1 "K9" Quick-Play Spell from your Deck or GY. When your opponent activates a monster effect in the hand or GY (Quick Effect): You can detach 1 material from this card; negate that effect. You can only use each effect of "K9-17 "Ripper"" once per turn.


                          1 cardK9-ØØ "Hound" 1 cardK9-ØØ "Hound"
                          K9-ØØ "Hound"
                          LIGHT
                          K9-ØØ "Hound"
                          • ATK:

                          • 2500

                          • DEF:

                          • 2500


                          2 Level 5 monsters Cannot be destroyed by battle or your opponent's card effects the turn it is Special Summoned. Each time your opponent activates a monster effect, this card gains 500 ATK when that effect resolves. Once per turn, during the Standby Phase: You can detach 1 material from this card, then target 1 card on the field; banish it.


                          1 cardSuper Starslayer TY-PHON - Sky Crisis 1 cardSuper Starslayer TY-PHON - Sky Crisis
                          Super Starslayer TY-PHON - Sky Crisis
                          DARK
                          Super Starslayer TY-PHON - Sky Crisis
                          • ATK:

                          • 2900

                          • DEF:

                          • 2900


                          2 Level 12 monsters During the turn, or turn after, your opponent Special Summoned 2 or more monsters from the Extra Deck, you can also Xyz Summon this card by using 1 monster you control with the highest ATK (your choice, if tied). (Transfer its materials to this card.) If you do, you cannot Normal or Special Summon monsters for the rest of this turn. While this Xyz Summoned monster is on the field, neither player can activate the effects of monsters with 3000 or more ATK. Once per turn: You can detach 1 material from this card; return 1 monster from the field to the hand.


                          1 cardVallon, the Super Psy Skyblaster 1 cardVallon, the Super Psy Skyblaster
                          Vallon, the Super Psy Skyblaster
                          DARK
                          Vallon, the Super Psy Skyblaster
                          • ATK:

                          • 2500

                          • DEF:

                          • 2200


                          2 Level 5 monsters During the Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can detach 1 material from this card, then target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls; change it to face-down Defense Position. If this card is sent to the GY: You can target 1 face-down card on the field; destroy it. You can only use each effect of "Vallon, the Super Psy Skyblaster" once per turn.


                          1 cardVanquish Soul Rocks 1 cardVanquish Soul Rocks
                          Vanquish Soul Rocks
                          DARK
                          Vanquish Soul Rocks
                          • ATK:

                          • 2000

                          • DEF:

                          • 2500


                          2+ Level 4 "Vanquish Soul" monsters Once per turn, if a "Vanquish Soul" monster battled this turn, you can also Xyz Summon "Vanquish Soul Rocks" by using 1 "Vanquish Soul" monster or 1 "Rock of the Vanquisher" you control (transfer its materials to this card). Gains the following effects, based on the Attributes of its attached materials. ● DARK: All monsters your opponent controls lose 800 ATK. ● FIRE: "Vanquish Soul" monsters you control gain 1000 ATK. ● EARTH: You can detach 1 material from this card; destroy 1 card your opponent controls.




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