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Here, we describe a comparative functional characterization of the Hpa RXLR effector HaRxL96 and a homologous gene, PsAvh163, from the soybean pathogen Phytophthora sojae. HaRxL96 and PsAvh163 are induced during early stages of infection and carry a functional RXLR motif that is sufficient for protein uptake into plant cells. Both effectors can suppress or activate immune responses in soybean, Nicotiana, and Arabidopsis. Several SA-responsive defense genes are suppressed in Arabidopsis Col:HaRxL96 and Col:PsAvh163 during an incompatible interaction with Hpa Emoy2. Both effectors are localized to the nucleus and cytoplasm of plant cells. Nuclear localization of both effectors is required for proper virulence functions, including suppression of basal resistance and RPP4-mediated immunity to virulent and avirulent Hpa, respectively. In addition, both effectors interact with plant U-box (PUB) proteins that are conserved between diverse plant species. 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HaRxL96 and PsAvh163 are induced during early stages of infection and carry a functional RXLR motif that is sufficient for protein uptake into plant cells. Both effectors can suppress or activate immune responses in soybean, Nicotiana, and Arabidopsis. Several SA-responsive defense genes are suppressed in Arabidopsis Col:HaRxL96 and Col:PsAvh163 during an incompatible interaction with Hpa Emoy2. Both effectors are localized to the nucleus and cytoplasm of plant cells. Nuclear localization of both effectors is required for proper virulence functions, including suppression of basal resistance and RPP4-mediated immunity to virulent and avirulent Hpa, respectively. In addition, both effectors interact with plant U-box (PUB) proteins that are conserved between diverse plant species. The targeted PUB proteins are negative regulators of plant immunity in Arabidopsis. 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