diff --git a/test/cases/compile_errors/pointless discard.zig b/test/cases/compile_errors/pointless discard.zig
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+export fn foo() void {
+    var x: i32 = 1234;
+    x += 1;
+    _ = x;
+}
+
+// error
+// backend=stage2
+// target=native
+//
+// :4:9: error: pointless discard of local variable
+// :3:5: note: used here