Ghost Monkey

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'''Ghost Monkey''' is a [[Power (BCS)|Basic Power]] [[card]] in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', introduced in {{BCS version|6.0}}. It reloads a target Monkey and gives it the [[Temporary]] keyword. It can target a Monkey that already has full ammo, which simply gives it the Temporary keyword. Monkeys that have an ammo stat and are already Temporary (e.g. [[Ceramic Glazing Kiln]], [[Robo Monkey (BCS)|Robo Monkey]]) simply reload. ~~Monkeys that do not have an ammo stat are counted as having 0 Ammo and are removed by this card~~.

'''Ghost Monkey''' is a [[Power (BCS)|Basic Power]] [[card]] in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', introduced in {{BCS version|6.0}}. It reloads a target Monkey and gives it the [[Temporary]] keyword. It can target a Monkey that already has full ammo, which simply gives it the Temporary keyword. Monkeys that have an ammo stat and are already Temporary (e.g. [[Ceramic Glazing Kiln]], [[Robo Monkey (BCS)|Robo Monkey]]) simply reload. The Temporary removal effect happens after [[Necromancer (BCS)|Necromancer]]s activate their On Turn End effect.

The card artwork portrays a Ghost Monkey coming out of a [[Dart Monkey]] during the night.

==Tips==

*~~This card~~ has the same cost as [[Quick Reload]] and the same reloading effect, except it also makes the Monkey Temporary and has a different rarity ~~and class~~. ~~Therefore,~~ Quick Reload is ~~generally~~ better for reloading your own Monkeys, but this card can also act as Monkey removal by being used on the opponent.

*Ghost Monkey has the same cost as [[Quick Reload]] and the same reloading effect, except it also makes the Monkey Temporary and has a different rarity. Quick Reload is better for reloading your own Monkeys, but this card can also act as Monkey removal by being used on the opponent.

**Note that ~~human~~ opponents may avoid letting the affected Monkey attack if the damage aspect is irrelevant. ~~However~~, ~~sometimes~~ they will intentionally use up ~~that~~ Monkey's ammo if they want to follow up with [[Expert Negotiator]] next turn to ~~claim~~ one of your Monkeys.

**Note that opponents may avoid letting the affected Monkey attack if the damage aspect is irrelevant. Some cards that this comes up with are cards with useful passive effects, such as [[Blade Maelstrom (BCS)|Blade Maelstrom]], [[Grand Saboteur (BCS)|Grand Saboteur]], or [[Jungle's Bounty Druid|Jungle’s Bounty Druid]].

*Ammo removal cards such as [[Whoops]] and [[Ceasefire]] on the opponent's Monkeys can be used to allow Ghost Monkey to act like a true Monkey removal. Note that the real removal only occurs at the end of the owner's turn if the affected Temporary Monkey has no ammo.

***Mortars have no control of when they attack, making Ghost Monkey effective at removing them.

*The Temporary effect on Monkeys that ~~have no ammo removes them the same as any other Temporary Monkey without ammo, which~~ is ~~helpful against [[Necromancer (BCS)|Necromancer]]s and [[Prince of Darkness (BCS)|Prince of Darkness]]~~.

***Sometimes players will intentionally use up the affected Monkey's ammo if they want to follow up with [[Expert Negotiator]] next turn to steal one of your Monkeys.

*Ammo removal cards such as [[Whoops]] and [[Ceasefire]] on the opponent's Monkeys can be used to allow Ghost Monkey to act like a true Monkey removal. Note that the real removal only occurs at the end of the owner's turn if the affected Temporary Monkey has no ammo, and that this is a two-card combo.

*This card has no downside if used on a friendly Temporary Monkey. In particular, using it on [[Shinobi Tactics Ninja]] or [[Robo Monkey (BCS)|Robo Monkey]] can get you a lot of value.

*Ghost Monkey notably cannot eliminate [[Druid of Peace]], [[Radar Scanner Village]], or [[Quincy Action Figure]] due to those cards having a hidden 1 ammo.

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-'''Ghost Monkey''' is a [[Power (BCS)|Basic Power]] [[card]] in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', introduced in {{BCS version|6.0}}. It reloads a target Monkey and gives it the [[Temporary]] keyword. It can target a Monkey that already has full ammo, which simply gives it the Temporary keyword. Monkeys that have an ammo stat and are already Temporary (e.g. [[Ceramic Glazing Kiln]], [[Robo Monkey (BCS)|Robo Monkey]]) simply reload. Monkeys that do not have an ammo stat<!--ceramickiln just reloads... it's temp anyway--> are counted as having 0 Ammo and are removed by this card.
+'''Ghost Monkey''' is a [[Power (BCS)|Basic Power]] [[card]] in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', introduced in {{BCS version|6.0}}. It reloads a target Monkey and gives it the [[Temporary]] keyword. It can target a Monkey that already has full ammo, which simply gives it the Temporary keyword. Monkeys that have an ammo stat and are already Temporary (e.g. [[Ceramic Glazing Kiln]], [[Robo Monkey (BCS)|Robo Monkey]]) simply reload. The Temporary removal effect happens after [[Necromancer (BCS)|Necromancer]]s activate their On Turn End effect.
 The card artwork portrays a Ghost Monkey coming out of a [[Dart Monkey]]<!--yes this monkey has a dart--> during the night.
 ==Tips==
-{{BCS last updated|6.1|section=y}}
+{{BCS last updated|6.2|section=y}}
-*This card has the same cost as [[Quick Reload]] and the same reloading effect, except it also makes the Monkey Temporary and has a different rarity and class. Therefore, Quick Reload is generally better for reloading your own Monkeys, but this card can also act as Monkey removal by being used on the opponent.
+*Ghost Monkey has the same cost as [[Quick Reload]] and the same reloading effect, except it also makes the Monkey Temporary and has a different rarity. Quick Reload is better for reloading your own Monkeys, but this card can also act as Monkey removal by being used on the opponent.
-**Note that human opponents may avoid letting the affected Monkey attack if the damage aspect is irrelevant. However, sometimes they will intentionally use up that Monkey's ammo if they want to follow up with [[Expert Negotiator]] next turn to claim<!--stealing is just stealing, when there's space on side, the stolen monkey is claimed, not graveyarded--> one of your Monkeys.
+**Note that opponents may avoid letting the affected Monkey attack if the damage aspect is irrelevant. Some cards that this comes up with are cards with useful passive effects, such as [[Blade Maelstrom (BCS)|Blade Maelstrom]], [[Grand Saboteur (BCS)|Grand Saboteur]], or [[Jungle's Bounty Druid|Jungle’s Bounty Druid]].
-*Ammo removal cards such as [[Whoops]] and [[Ceasefire]] on the opponent's Monkeys can be used to allow Ghost Monkey to act like a true Monkey removal. Note that the real removal only occurs at the end of the owner's turn if the affected Temporary Monkey has no ammo.
+***Mortars have no control of when they attack, making Ghost Monkey effective at removing them.
-*The Temporary effect on Monkeys that have no ammo removes them the same as any other Temporary Monkey without ammo, which is helpful against [[Necromancer (BCS)|Necromancer]]s and [[Prince of Darkness (BCS)|Prince of Darkness]].
+***Sometimes players will intentionally use up the affected Monkey's ammo if they want to follow up with [[Expert Negotiator]] next turn to steal<!--stealing is just stealing, when there's space on side, the stolen monkey is claimed, not graveyarded--> one of your Monkeys.
+*Ammo removal cards such as [[Whoops]] and [[Ceasefire]] on the opponent's Monkeys can be used to allow Ghost Monkey to act like a true Monkey removal. Note that the real removal only occurs at the end of the owner's turn if the affected Temporary Monkey has no ammo, and that this is a two-card combo.
 *This card has no downside if used on a friendly Temporary Monkey. In particular, using it on [[Shinobi Tactics Ninja]] or [[Robo Monkey (BCS)|Robo Monkey]] can get you a lot of value.
+*Ghost Monkey notably cannot eliminate [[Druid of Peace]], [[Radar Scanner Village]], or [[Quincy Action Figure]] due to those cards having a hidden 1 ammo.
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