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Hi there! What you’re seeing is a common occurrence with hierarchical tag structures in Anki, especially with the AnKing Step 2 deck. Let me explain what’s happening:
Why the Numbers Don’t Add Up
When you select the “shelf” tag, you’re seeing 13,433 cards. However, when you count all the cards in the sub-tags, you’re getting 23,136 cards. This discrepancy is completely normal and happens because:
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Cards can have multiple tags: A single card can have several sub-tags within the shelf category. For example, a card might be tagged with both
#shelf::obgynand#shelf::surgeryif it’s relevant to both specialties. -
Counting duplication: When you count each sub-tag separately and add them up, you’re counting some cards multiple times. The 13,433 number represents the unique cards that have the shelf tag.
What This Means For You
If you unsuspend all cards with the “shelf” tag, you’ll get exactly 13,433 unique cards. You don’t need to perform any ritualistic dance! 
This is actually a benefit of the tagging system - it allows content to be organized in multiple ways without duplicating the actual cards. This is one reason why tags are more flexible than decks in Anki, as mentioned in the Anki documentation - a card can have multiple tags but can only exist in one deck.
If you’re studying for shelf exams, just selecting the main “shelf” tag will give you all the relevant cards without duplicates.
Is there anything specific within the shelf tag content you’re looking to study?