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Meowstic (Japanese: ニャオニクス, HepburnNyaonikusu) (MYOW-stik[1]) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Meowstic is a two-tailed bipedal feline Pokémon. It is likely based on the nekomata, a mystical twin-tailed cat creature of Japanese folklore. Meowstic's fur is deep blue and white in color. Meowstic's folded ears resemble cat ears, being sharp and conical; but when unfurled, Meowstic's ears are actually quite long, similar in appearance to rabbit ears. Meowstic's folded ears are similar to those of a Scottish Fold cat. Beneath its folded ears, Meowstic hides luminous eye-shaped glands from which it releases extremely powerful psychokinetic attacks. When unfolding its ears and releasing its contained psychic powers, Meowstic's eyes glow brightly and its pupils seem to disappear.

MeowsticMaleAnimation-UnfurlingEars

Meowstic unfurling its folded ears, revealing its eye-shaped psychic glands.

Male and female Meowstic seem to be completely inverse of each other; the male Meowstic is mainly deep blue-colored with some white patches, while the female Meowstic is mainly white-colored with some deep blue patches. Their eyes are also different; a male Meowstic has a light green sclera and dark green irises, whereas female Meowstic have yellow scelera and red irises. Meowstic's tails also differ in appearance depending on its gender: the male form has long, upright, fluffy tails, while the female form has shorter curled tails.

Shiny Meowstic swap all of their blue fur for yellow regardless of gender; the eye color remains the same.

Gender differences[]

Male and female Meowstic differ in many ways including looks in which the male has more blue slicked and slightly spiked fur while the female has more white fur with curls, looking much like the inverse of colors that the male is. Their eyes are also different.

Behavior[]

Meowstic are very calm and stoic Pokémon as they seldom show their emotions towards their trainers. Also, they sometimes use their psychic to float in the air or protect themselves when they are in danger. However, they will lose control of their power if they are too angry.

Unlike their pre-evolution Espurr, Meowstic can control their power more easily. The energy is most concentrated in the eyeball patterns on their ears, which they keep closed because the power is too hard to control.

Both genders of Meowstic appear to have different temperament: while the majority of males are more calm, defensive and protective but will also altruistically protect their companions, most females are rather cold, callous and capricious to the degree of selfishly and aggressively punishing others with their psychic powers if they don't get what they want or are angered. Despite this unfriendliness, it is part of their charm.

Natural Abilities[]

Meowstic have extremely potent psychic powers that can disintegrate anything as powerful as a tanker as a means of protecting themselves from potential threats. However, continuous usage of their psychic powers can damage their bodies.

Evolution[]

Meowstic evolves from Espurr, starting at level 25.

Game info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
X and Y Evolve Espurr None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sword and Shield Dusty Bowl (mist)
SV
The Indigo Disk
Evolve Espurr
Coastal Biome
Common

Pokédex entries[]

  • X

    When in danger, it raises its ears and releases enough psychic power to grind a 10-ton truck into dust.

  • Y

    The eyeball patterns on the interior of its ears emit psychic energy. It keeps the patterns tightly covered because that power is too immense.

  • Omega Ruby

    When in danger, it raises its ears and releases enough psychic power to grind a 10-ton truck into dust.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    The eyeball patterns on the interior of its ears emit psychic energy. It keeps the patterns tightly covered because that power is too immense.

  • Sword

    Male: Revealing the eyelike patterns on the insides of its ears will unleash its psychic powers. It normally keeps the patterns hidden, however.
    Female: Females are a bit more selfish and aggressive than males. If they don't get what they want, they will torment you with their psychic abilities.

  • Shield

    Male: The defensive instinct of the males is strong. It's when they're protecting themselves or their partners that they unleash their full power.
    Female: If it doesn't hold back when it unleashes its psychic power, it can tear apart a tanker. Its unfriendliness is part of its charm.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
75
Attack
48
Defense
76
Sp. Atk
83
Sp. Def
81
Speed
104
Total
467

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

Male Meowstic[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
1 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Covet 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
5 Covet 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
9 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
13 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
17 Psybeam 65 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
19 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
22 Disarming Voice 40 —% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
25 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
28 Charm 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
31 Miracle Eye —% 40 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
35 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
40 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
43 Role Play —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
45 Imprison —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
48 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
50 Misty Terrain —% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
53 Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 2 0 ♥
1 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
1 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
5 Covet 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
9 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
13 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
17 Psybeam 65 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
19 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
22 Disarming Voice 40 —% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special Cute 2 0 ♥
25 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
28 Charm 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status Cute 2 1 ♥
31 Miracle Eye —% 40 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
35 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
40 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
43 Role Play —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
45 Imprison —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
48 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
50 Misty Terrain —% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
53 Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Female Meowstic[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Stored Power 20 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
1 Me First —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Magical Leaf 60 —% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Covet 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
5 Covet 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
9 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
13 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
17 Psybeam 65 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
19 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
22 Disarming Voice 40 —% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
25 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
28 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
31 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
35 Extrasensory 80 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
40 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
43 Role Play —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
45 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
48 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
50 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
53 Stored Power 20 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Stored Power 20 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 1 0 ♥
1 Me First —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
1 Magical Leaf 60 —% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
5 Covet 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
9 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
13 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
17 Psybeam 65 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
19 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
22 Disarming Voice 40 —% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special Cute 2 0 ♥
25 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
28 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
31 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
35 Extrasensory 80 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Cool 2 1 ♥
40 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
43 Role Play —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
45 Signal Beam 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
48 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
50 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
53 Stored Power 20 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Meowstic can learn, refer to Espurr.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Ally Switch USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Gravity USUM —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Heal Bell USUM —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Magic Coat USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Magic Room USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Recycle USUM —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Role Play USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Skill Swap USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Snatch USUM —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Trick USUM 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Wonder Room USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Gravity ORAS —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Heal Bell ORAS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Magic Coat ORAS —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Magic Room ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Recycle ORAS —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Role Play ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Trick ORAS 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 1 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

3D models[]

Male

Female

Battle animation sprites[]

Meowstic-AttackAnimation-XY-1
Meowstic-AttackAnimation-XY-2

Appearance[]

Miette Meowstic

Miette's Meowstic.

Anime[]

Supporting[]

Minor[]

Trivia[]

  • The female variant of Meowstic vaguely resembles Miraitowa (the Tokyo 2020 Olympic mascot) due to its white, bipedal body with dark blue markings and large head with long pointy ears.
    • Additionally, one of the most well-known female Meowstic users (Olympia), has a name that is spelt almost identically to Olympic(s) and other similar words and is sometimes associated with the Olympics, Miraitowa's media of origin.

Origin[]

Meowstic is based on a Scottish Fold cat due to its folded up ears. It may also be based on the nekomata of Japanese mythology, cats that gain supernatural abilities once they grow older and their tail split. Nekomata are also said to stand on two legs like a human and sometimes wear handkerchiefs on their heads, similarly to Meowstic's upright appearance and hair, respectively.

Etymology[]

Meowstic comes from meow and mystic.

Its Japanese name, Nyaonikusu, comes from ニャ (nya, "meow") and psionics.

Gallery[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 239. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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