Editing Lava Bubble

|image=[[File:Lava Bubble SMR.png|130px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Super Mario Run]]''

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])

|variants=[[Big Lava Bubble]]<br>[[Black Lava Bubble]]<br>[[Bō]]<br>[[Ember]]<br>[[Lava Babble]]<br>[[Lava Blubble]]<br>[[Lava Ghost]]<br>[[Phantom Ember]]<br>[[Poison Bubble]]

|relatives=[[Fire Bar]]<br>[[Fire Snake]]<br>[[Podoboo Tower]]

|comparable=[[Jump Toge]]<br>[[Kōmori Missile]]<br>[[Lava Drop]]<br>[[Li'l Cinder]]

{{quote2|Fire EVERYWHERE!|Sparky|[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]}}

'''Lava Bubbles'''<ref>M. Arakawa. Nintendo ''Mario Mania'' Player's Guide. Page 52.</ref><ref name=SMW2>Miller, Kent, and Terry Munson. ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Player's Guide. {{media link|SMW2 Guide 127.jpg|Page 127}}.</ref> (also called '''Podoboos''',<ref name=manual>''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction booklet. Page 14.</ref><ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 13. Page 9.</ref> '''Sparkies''',<ref>''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' in-game</ref> '''Spark Spooks''',<ref>Leung, Jason, Terry Munson, and Scott Pelland. ''Yoshi's Story'' Player's Guide. Page 11.</ref> '''flames''',<ref>Walsh, Doug. BradyGAMES (2001). ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' Official Racing Guide. Page 35.</ref> or simply '''Bubbles'''<ref>Bubble Capsule, ''Mario Party 5''</ref>) are living [[fireball]]s that emerge from [[lava]]. They are commonly depicted as a large fireball with two black eyes or also as only a large fireball. Lava Bubbles mainly appear in the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]] platformers, but occasionally appear in several other series of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], such as the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]], the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], and the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]. In the main series, Lava Bubbles can be destroyed by using a [[Super Star]], a [[Gold Flower]], a [[Hammer Suit]], a [[Penguin Suit]], or an [[Ice Flower]].

Podoboos first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', as fireballs that would jump out of the lava in simple patterns in an attempt to burn Mario whenever the plumber tried to jump over them. In this game, they only appear in [[castle]]s and are completely invincible. They debut in level [[World 2-4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 2-4]].

The former type of Lava Bubble assists [[Larry Koopa]] in battle, while the latter type assists [[Lemmy Koopa]] and [[Wendy O. Koopa]] in their battles, with one appearing in Lemmy's room and two appearing in Wendy's.

Sparkies appear again in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and [[Super Mario 64 DS|its remake]],<ref>''Super Mario 64 DS'' internal object name (<tt>BUBBLE</tt>)</ref> where they are rare and primarily appear in [[Lethal Lava Land]], which is themed after them according to the course's Japanese name. They jump out of the lava horizontally and bounce on the bridges, then they come back to the lava. They are indestructible, and if Mario touches one, it causes him to uncontrollably run and lose three wedges of health, like all other fiery enemies or obstacles. In the battle with [[Bowser]] in [[Bowser in the Sky]], he spits some blue (green in the remake) fireballs that split into three like-colored Sparkies which immediately bounce across the stage. Both types disappear after a few seconds. In the remake, Yoshi can eat a Sparky, causing him to spit out fire, similar to his ability in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''.

In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', Podoboos appear as enemies in the [[World 1 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 1]] and [[World 4 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 4 castles]] and in [[World 8-5 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 8-5]] acting like they do in ''Super Mario Bros.'' and taking a similar look.

In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', Lava Bubbles<ref>Black, Fletcher. ''Super Mario Galaxy'' PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 57.</ref><ref>Shogakukan. 2015. ''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', pages 128 and 227.</ref><ref>Shogakukan. 2015. ''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' section. Page 161.</ref> are small and appear in a non-standard cyan color. Rather than hopping in and out from lava, they bounce along its surface and along the ground, following Mario. They can only be defeated by shooting a [[Star Bit]] at them, releasing one [[coin]]. They initially appear during the third phase of [[King Kaliente]]'s battle in the [[Good Egg Galaxy]], where he spawns them around his arena. They later appear in [[Bowser Jr.'s Lava Reactor]], appearing both in the stage itself and in the fight against the blackened King Kaliente, who spawns them sooner than before. Finally, they appear occasionally in the [[Melty Molten Galaxy]], guarding a [[Silver Star]] in [[Burning Tide]] and guarding [[Star Chip]]s in [[Through the Meteor Storm]].

In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Lava Bubbles appear in many [[boss]] castles, acting like they did in ''New Super Mario Bros.''. They are also commonly found in [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8]] as an enemy. They have eyes in this game, having a similar appearance to the ''Super Mario World'' Lava Bubbles. Additionally, the Lava Bubbles can be defeated by using an [[Ice Flower]]'s or [[Penguin Suit]]'s [[Ice Ball]]s, or by running into one while using a [[Super Star|Star]]. They first appear in [[Roy Koopa|Roy]]'s Castle in World 2 right at the beginning; they continue to appear in the castles of [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5]], [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 6]] and [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8]]. They are also found as enemies in the World 8 [[Enemy Course]].  

Through exploits, it is revealed that [[Yoshi]] can eat a Lava Bubble, but like [[Green Shell|Green]] and [[Red Shell|Red Shells]], cannot swallow them, spitting it out as a large fireball akin to the type that he would swallow from [[Fire Piranha Plant|Fire Piranha Plants]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnUMLLINtX0&t=1025s]</ref>.

Standard orange Lava Bubbles appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' as obstacles in [[Galaxy|galaxies]] with lava, as well as in Bowser's galaxies. Just as in previous installments, Lava Bubbles jump out of the lava trying to hit Mario (or [[Luigi]], as the case may be). Also, in [[Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet]], in a place in which there are many lava pits, there are Lava Bubbles that jump from one lava pit into another nearby lava pit. The blue Lava Bubbles from the first ''Super Mario Galaxy'' also appear in this game, solely in the battle against King Kaliente in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]].

Lava Bubbles reappear in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] title ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', again inhabiting castles, and attacking in the same way. However, this time, Lava Bubbles have the capability of jumping out of lava pits in a diagonal pattern.

====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====

Lava Bubbles reappear in the [[Wii U]] title ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', where they act just as they have in previous ''Super Mario'' games.

 

====''New Super Luigi U''====

Lava Bubbles make a return in ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', where they have the same abilities as in the original game, ''New Super Mario Bros. U.'' However, a sideways flying variation appears, which leap from one lava pool to another. Additionally, Takemoto, the director of this game, officially confirms that this enemy is called a Lava Bubble in a [[Miiverse]] post.

Lava Bubbles reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' where they act just like they did in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. Blue variants also appear in levels with blue lava.

Lava Bubbles reappear in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', where they are found in the [[Luncheon Kingdom]] and the [[Darker Side]]. along with a secret area in the [[Lost Kingdom]] and the [[Cookatiel]] rematch in the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]]. Their eye color does not change when they are [[capture]]d by Mario; they instead gain his nose, eyebrows, and mustache. When being controlled by Mario and [[Cappy]], Mario can only travel through lava. When in lava, Mario can jump by pressing {{button|switch|B}}, and dash by pressing {{button|switch|Leftstick}} and {{button|switch|Y}}. If Mario jumps on a [[Magmato]], a puddle of lava is formed, allowing Mario to traverse on the ground. Jumping in pots causes them to heat up, releasing a [[Power Moon]]. Touching the ground while controlling a Lava Bubble causes it to disappear. Lava Bubbles also appear in an 8-bit section in the [[Cloud Kingdom]]. There are also objects seen in the Luncheon Kingdom and the Darker Side known as [[lava cannon]]s that will launch Mario to another area of the kingdom when jumped into as a Lava Bubble.

Lava Bubbles return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', where they appear exclusively in the level [[Pull, Turn, Burn]].

Podoboos are one of several ''Super Mario'' enemies to appear in [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], specifically appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'', ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]'', and ''[[zeldawiki:Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer feat. The Legend of Zelda|Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]''. In the first three, they appear in sidescrolling segments and act just like in the ''Super Mario'' games. In the ''Oracle'' games, a subspecies of the Lava Bubble, [[zeldawiki:Podoboo Tower|Podoboo Tower]], exists in the subterranean world of [[zeldawiki:Subrosia|Subrosia]] in ''Oracle of Seasons'', and in the burning ruins of [[zeldawiki:Symmetry City|Symmetry City]] in ''Oracle of Ages''. In ''Four Swords'', where they are known as '''Bubbling Lava''',<ref>Stratton, Bryan, and Stephen Stratton. ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Four Swords'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 176.</ref> they hop after the players, splitting into two small, quickly ricocheting ones when attacked. In ''Cadence of Hyrule'', they instead move around walls like [[Spark]]s.

 

 

Lava Bubbles appear in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and its remake ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''. They share the same behavioral patterns as in ''Super Mario World''. In this game, Lava Bubbles can be eaten by [[Yoshi]]s, giving them the power of the [[fire watermelon|red watermelon]]: the ability to spit fire. Sometimes, they jump in arcs sideways. If they land on solid ground while doing this, they will continue to bounce along it.

====''Yoshi's Story''====

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Lava Bubbles (referred to as Spark Spooks) reappear in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. They act as they did in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', but cannot be eaten. They appear the levels [[Blargg's Boiler]] and [[Magma Castle]]. There is another variant in this game, known as [[Lava Ghost]]s.

====''Yoshi's Island DS''====

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Podoboos, referred to as "'''Lava Drops'''",<ref>Williams, Drew. ''Yoshi's Island DS'' Player's Guide. Page 91.</ref><ref>Black, Fletcher. ''Yoshi's Island DS'' PRIMA Official Game Guide. Pages 218 and 250.</ref> appear once more in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. They act identically to their role in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''.

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In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]], Lava Bubbles (referred to as '''Sparkies''' in the original game) are encountered in the [[Mole Mines]] and the optionally-traversed [[Pipe Vault]], harassing [[Mario]] and others by blocking their path. In battle, they hover in the air.

In most [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'']] titles prior to ''Mario Party 8'', Lava Bubbles are referred to as Podoboos and appear as flames, making them resemble [[Fire Snake]]s.

[[File:Mario Party 2 Hot Rope Jump.png|thumb|200px|Podoboos in Hot Rope Jump]]

In the ''[[Mario Party]]'' [[minigame]] [[Hot Rope Jump]], players are required to [[jump]] over a rope made up of many Sparkies. Contestants must jump over the flaming rope twenty times. If one fails to do so, they will lose fifteen [[coin]]s&mdash;five of those coins will be given to each opposing player. If all players complete the minigame successfully, everyone will receive ten coins.

====''Mario Party 2''====

The Hot Rope Jump minigame returns in ''[[Mario Party 2]]''. This time, contestants start by jumping over slow, blue Podoboos five times. After five jumps, the Podoboos turn orange and move more swiftly. The rope will keep twirling until only one contestant remains. The winning contestant gains ten coins.

In this game, Podoboos appear in the battle minigame, [[All Fired Up]]. Here the player must avoid them in an attempt to be the last one standing; this is the only way to win the minigame. They also appear as obstacles in [[Treadmill Grill]] and [[Eye Sore]], and are targets in [[Hyper Hydrants]].

Podoboos also appear in ''[[Mario Party 4]]''. They are only found in [[Bowser's Gnarly Party]] jumping out of the lava.

 

In the minigame, [[Heat Stroke]], Podoboos would land on the platforms the three players were on, making it more difficult for them.

The [[Podoboo Orb|Bubble Capsule]] is introduced, which advances the player forward 10 spaces, at the cost of removing all of their capsules in their inventory.

In the minigame, [[Daft Rafts]], Podoboos act as obstacles on some of the rafts. They appear only during the nighttime, in groups. The item from the previous game also returns, known as the [[Podoboo Orb]].

In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', Podoboos appear as obstacles in the minigame, [[Go-go Pogo]]. They attack in the same way as in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', causing the player to lose the minigame if it touches them.

[[File:Lava Bubbles in MP8.png|200px|thumb|Several Lava Bubbles as they appear in Goomba's Booty Boardwalk in ''Mario Party 8''.]]

In ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', the minigame [[Lava or Leave 'Em]] requires contestants to dodge a Lava Bubble that splits into many other Lava Bubbles. Also, when the player lands on a [[Bowser Space]] in [[Goomba's Booty Boardwalk]], [[Bowser]] appears and surrounds the player with three Lava Bubbles. The player will have to jump in order to avoid them as they move towards the center (in an attempt to burn the player); the player must continue to do this for ten seconds. The Lava Bubbles only try to hurt the player three times. If the player gets hit by one, they will lose ten [[Coin]]s (therefore, the maximum number of coins that can be lost is thirty).

Some Lava Bubbles jump off the magma in [[Magma Mine]]. A [[Mini Star]] constellation based on them can be found at the Museum, this time called simply '''Fireballs'''.

Lava Bubbles appear in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'' in a few minigames. They also appear jumping from the lava on the [[Bowser's Peculiar Peak]] board.

Lava Bubbles reappear in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' in [[Chaos Castle]] as an obstacle. If the player gets hit by one they will lose [[Mini Star]]s only in Mario Party, while the number of spaces will be reduced to 0.

Lava Bubbles return in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' as usable items in [[Coinathlon]], stunning the player for a few seconds as well as removing coins and [[Item Box]]es when used.

 

The [[Heat Stroke]] minigame returns in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', where the roles of Lava Bubbles are identical to those in ''[[Mario Party 5]]''.

====''Mario Party Superstars''====

Lava Bubbles reappear in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', reprising their roles in the ''Mario Party 2'' version of Hot Rope Jump.

In ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for [[Nintendo 64]], Podoboos do not appear directly, though the name appears on scorecards.

Lava Bubbles reappear in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', appearing in the [[Bowser Highlands]]. When it gets hit by the ball, it attracts a one-stroke penalty.

The only way to harm the Lava Bubbles is with a Thing Sticker with cold or freezing properties. An example of one such sticker is the Refrigerator. After using the Sticker, the Lava Bubbles are frozen. Using a wind Thing Sticker like the [[Fan]] make Bowser and the Lava Bubbles fly in the air. Bowser falls, and all 10 Lava Bubbles will fall on Bowser doing 10 damage each. However, more Lava Bubbles will spawn after a few turns. In this game, the Lava Bubbles more closely resemble their visual appearances in ''Super Mario'' platformers, as opposed to that of previous ''Paper Mario'' games.

[[File:MvsDK Podoboo.png|thumb]]

In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', Podoboos appear as obstacles in [[Fire Mountain (world)|Fire Mountain]]. In the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|remake]], they are updated to be in their modern design.

In both ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Lava Bubbles make an appearance in the [[Bowser Castle (baseball stadium)|Bowser Castle]] stadium. They jump from the lava pits onto the outfield, creating brief fiery splashes that can burn players and make them drop the ball.

Throughout various [[Bowser's Castle]] courses in the series, Lava Bubbles appear as obstacles. They also appear as obstacles in ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'', appearing on [[Ember Island]] stunning drivers that make contact with them.

In ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', Podoboos could be encountered in [[Fury Volcano]] and [[Bowser's Villa]], where they behave in the same manner as in previous games. There is also a blue variant that appears in Bowser's Villa. These ones hover above blue lava, and when [[Princess Peach]] approaches a torch, it slowly follows after her. Peach must lead them to the unlit torches, as lighting all of them in a room will open up certain doorways. Like [[Beach Koopa]]s, [[Blindfold Boo]]s, and [[Security Thwomp]]s, the blue variants do not appear in the in-game glossary.

Lava Bubbles also make an appearance in the [[Wii]] game ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'', where teams must avoid losing possession in the Bowser's Castle court. If one team member touches it, they will get burned.

In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', Lava Bubbles appear in level 3 of the [[Super Mario Bros. (WarioWare: Get It Together!)|Super Mario Bros.]] and [[Super Mario World (WarioWare: Get It Together!)|Super Mario World]] microgames.

In the Japanese-only ''{{wp|Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru}}'', Podoboos appear with their usual design as obstacles in sidescrolling areas. They jump from lava as they normally do, but sometimes travel in wide arcs, turning sideways as they do so.

==Profiles and statistics==

===''Super Mario'' series===

====''Super Mario Bros.''====

*'''Japanese:''' 城内の炎の池から吹き出す真っ赤な岩、大魔王を守っている。<ref>「スーパーマリオブラザーズ 取扱説明書」(''Super Mario Bros. Toriatsukai Setsumeisho''). [https://legendsoflocalization.com/media/super-mario-bros/manuals/Super-Mario-Bros-Manual-JPN.pdf Page 14].</ref> (''A bright red rock that blows out of a pool of fire in the castle, guarding the Great Demon King.'')

*'''English:''' ''Protector of the great sorcerer Koopa king, he comes flying out of the lake of fire inside Koopa king's castle.''<ref name=manual/>

====''Super Mario Run''====

 

 

 

''The fireball ghosts that appear almost inevitably in the flame pool. If you carelessly try to jump over the flame pool in an attempt to rush ahead, they will suddenly leap out of the lava and scorch you to a crisp.''

 

===''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''===

*'''Shogakukan guide:''' 溶岩の池から飛び出してくる。食べると火が吹けるようになるぞ。<ref>「スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario: Yossy Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook''). {{media link|Super Mario Yossy Island Shogakukan P6.jpg|Page 6}}.</ref> (''It pops out of a pond of lava. Eat it and you'll be able to breathe fire.'')

 

*'''Shogakukan guide:''' 溶岩の池から飛び出してくる。食べるとファイアを３回はき出すことができるぞ。<ref>「スーパーマリオアドバンス3任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario Advance 3 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook''). {{media link|Advance 3 Shogakukan P19.png|Page 19}}.</ref> (''It pops out of a pond of lava. If you eat it, you'll be able to spit out fire three times.'')

 

 

===''Paper Mario'' series===

====''Paper Mario''====

*'''Player's Guide:''' ''It should be obvious, but the best way to attack a big ball of fire is with water, so Sushie's attacks will be a big help. Lava Bubble also has the ability to attack your party members, knocking them silly for a turn or two.''<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Paper Mario'' Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Page 107.</ref>

====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====

===''Super Princess Peach''===

 

===''Mario Party: Star Rush''===

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|align="center"|[[Lava Bubble]]<br>''Living blobs of fire that leap out of lava.''

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|Jap2=溶岩バブル <small>(''The Legend of Zelda'' series)</small>

|Chi=火花怪<br>''Huǒhuā Guài''<br>火焰泡泡 <small>(since ''Super Mario Maker 2'')</small><br>''Huǒyàn Pàopào''

|ChiM=Fire Spark Monster<br><br>Fire Bubble

|Fin=Podoboo{{ref needed}}

|Fra=Podoboo<br>Sparky<br>Bulle de lave<br>Ectopodoboo <small>(''Super Mario Galaxy'')</small>

|FraM=Podoboo<br>Sparky<br>Lava Bubble<br>From "Podoboo" and "ectoplasm"

|Ger=Hothead<br>Lava Blub <small>(first three ''Paper Mario'' games)</small>

|GerM=From the German word "Hitzkopf"<br>From English word "lava" and "blubbern" (to bubble)

|Ita=Podoboo <small>(''Super Mario Bros.'')</small><br>Fiammetto <small>(most games)</small><br>Bolla di Lava <small>(''Super Mario World'', ''Mario Sports Mix'')</small>

|ItaM=-<br>From "fiamma" (flame) and the diminutive suffix "-etto"<br>Lava Bubble

|Spa=Bola de Fuego<br>Podoboo

|SpaM=Fire Ball<br>Podoboo

|SpaE=Gota de Lava<br>Burbuja Lava <small>(''Paper Mario'' and ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'')</small><br>Podoboo

|SpaEM=Lava Drop<br>Lava Bubble<br>Podoboo

 

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