Strike Bloon

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'''Strike Bloon''' is a [[Bloon (BCS)|Basic Bloon]] [[card]] in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', introduced in {{BCS version|4.0}}. If it leaks to the opponent's [[Hero (BCS)|Hero]], the player's Hero restores health equal to the damage the opponent takes. It does not count overkill damage or damage dealt to a [[Shield (BCS)|Shield]].

The card artwork depicts [[Gwendolin]] cheering and gaining green plus symbols after a Strike Bloon hits [[Quincy]].

==Tips==

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**[[Zee Jay (BCS)|Zee Jay]]'s passive will let Strike Bloon heal the same amount of health as Quick Break.

*Strike Bloon if going in a mirror Aggro matchup can be a great way to swing the game in your favor due to the simultaneous damage and healing that you can get for cheap.

*Shield doesn't count for Strike Bloon's health heal, so [[Obyn Greenfoot (BCS)|Obyn Greenfoot]] decks can cause a late Strike Bloon to heal nothing via the use of a card like [[Wall Of Trees|Wall of Trees]]. [[Mana Shield (BCS)|Mana Shield]] is also a good for negating the health recovery.

*Shield doesn't count for Strike Bloon's health heal, so [[Obyn Greenfoot (BCS)|Obyn Greenfoot]] decks can cause a late Strike Bloon to heal nothing via the use of a card like [[Wall Of Trees|Wall of Trees]]. [[Mana Shield (BCS)|Mana Shield]] is also good for negating the health recovery.

*Strike Bloon versus [[Dreadbloon (BCS)|Dreadbloon]] can be used to recover some lost lives, ~~however~~ many of Dreadbloon's defensive cards ([[Immunity (card)|Immunity]], [[Wrath of Dread]], [[Dread Shield]], [[Armored]]) and ~~Stage 2 Dreadbloon's final ability~~ can negate or limit the Strike Bloon's heal. If you must run a healing option then [[Clever Yellow Bloon]] or [[Monkey Priestess]] is typically preferred.

*Strike Bloon versus [[Dreadbloon (BCS)|Dreadbloon]] can be used to recover some lost lives; however, many of Dreadbloon's defensive cards ([[Immunity (card)|Immunity]], [[Wrath of Dread]], [[Dread Shield]], [[Armored]]) and abilities (e.g. Rock Pop and Awe and Bloon Removal Time from the Board Destruction stage) can negate or limit the Strike Bloon's heal. If you must run a healing option, then [[Clever Yellow Bloon]] or [[Monkey Priestess]] is typically preferred.

**The only time that the inability to heal on overkill matters is when Dreadbloon is already at low health. Avoid wasting this Bloon when Dreadbloon's health is low, if possible.

==Update history==

==Development==

{{lede image|BCS Peppermint Bloon concept.webp|Peppermint Bloon concept}}

This Bloon was inspired by a fan-made concept called [https://www.reddit.com/r/bloonscardstorm/comments/1hwrj36/daily_card_concept_8_peppermint_bloon/ “Peppermint Bloon”] by [https://www.reddit.com/user/ViableFries/ u/ViableFries], which shared the effect.

During Version 6.2 playtests, Strike Bloon was noted as underpowered due to being generally outclassed by the [[Clever Yellow Bloon]] since its release, notably for [[Barrel of Monkeys]].<ref name="odyssey-6.2-video">{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTs-Rj9TCVw|title=BCS 6.2 Tester Commentary|publisher=YouTube, Odyssey}}</ref> A rework was done to decrease its cost but slightly reduce its Health, which made it less risky for Hero healing in aggro,<ref name="odyssey-6.2-video" /> and rival the Clever Yellow as more specialized for aggro (Clever Yellow sees use in both aggro and tempo).<ref name="odyssey-6.2-video" />

==Gallery==

BCS StrikeBloon Icon.png|Icon

File:BCS StrikeBloon.png|Screenshot

File:BCS StrikeBloon.png|Screenshot (pre-6.2, Dark Castle)

File:BCS Strike Bloon Heal.png|Strike Bloon leak and heal

File:BCS Strike Bloon before and after heal.png|Heal per HP comparison

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==References==

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 '''Strike Bloon''' is a [[Bloon (BCS)|Basic Bloon]] [[card]] in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', introduced in {{BCS version|4.0}}. If it leaks to the opponent's [[Hero (BCS)|Hero]], the player's Hero restores health equal to the damage the opponent takes. It does not count overkill damage or damage dealt to a [[Shield (BCS)|Shield]].
+The card artwork depicts [[Gwendolin]] cheering and gaining green plus symbols after a Strike Bloon hits [[Quincy]].
 ==Tips==
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 **[[Zee Jay (BCS)|Zee Jay]]'s passive will let Strike Bloon heal the same amount of health as Quick Break.
 *Strike Bloon if going in a mirror Aggro matchup can be a great way to swing the game in your favor due to the simultaneous damage and healing that you can get for cheap.
-*Shield doesn't count for Strike Bloon's health heal, so [[Obyn Greenfoot (BCS)|Obyn Greenfoot]] decks can cause a late Strike Bloon to heal nothing via the use of a card like [[Wall Of Trees|Wall of Trees]]. [[Mana Shield (BCS)|Mana Shield]] is also a good for negating the health recovery.
+*Shield doesn't count for Strike Bloon's health heal, so [[Obyn Greenfoot (BCS)|Obyn Greenfoot]] decks can cause a late Strike Bloon to heal nothing via the use of a card like [[Wall Of Trees|Wall of Trees]]. [[Mana Shield (BCS)|Mana Shield]] is also good for negating the health recovery.
-*Strike Bloon versus [[Dreadbloon (BCS)|Dreadbloon]] can be used to recover some lost lives, however many of Dreadbloon's defensive cards ([[Immunity (card)|Immunity]], [[Wrath of Dread]], [[Dread Shield]], [[Armored]]) and Stage 2 Dreadbloon's final ability can negate or limit the Strike Bloon's heal. If you must run a healing option then [[Clever Yellow Bloon]] or [[Monkey Priestess]] is typically preferred.
+*Strike Bloon versus [[Dreadbloon (BCS)|Dreadbloon]] can be used to recover some lost lives; however, many of Dreadbloon's defensive cards ([[Immunity (card)|Immunity]], [[Wrath of Dread]], [[Dread Shield]], [[Armored]]) and abilities (e.g. Rock Pop and Awe and Bloon Removal Time from the Board Destruction stage) can negate or limit the Strike Bloon's heal. If you must run a healing option, then [[Clever Yellow Bloon]] or [[Monkey Priestess]] is typically preferred.
 **The only time that the inability to heal on overkill matters is when Dreadbloon is already at low health. Avoid wasting this Bloon when Dreadbloon's health is low, if possible.<!--sometimes you wanna use the card anyway to open up deck space, e.g. with eternal carryover-->
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+==Update history==
+{{BCS change list by name|Strike Bloon}}
 ==Development==
 {{lede image|BCS Peppermint Bloon concept.webp|Peppermint Bloon concept}}
 This Bloon was inspired by a fan-made concept called [https://www.reddit.com/r/bloonscardstorm/comments/1hwrj36/daily_card_concept_8_peppermint_bloon/ “Peppermint Bloon”] by [https://www.reddit.com/user/ViableFries/ u/ViableFries], which shared the effect.
+During Version 6.2 playtests, Strike Bloon was noted as underpowered due to being generally outclassed by the [[Clever Yellow Bloon]] since its release, notably for [[Barrel of Monkeys]].<ref name="odyssey-6.2-video">{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTs-Rj9TCVw|title=BCS 6.2 Tester Commentary|publisher=YouTube, Odyssey}}</ref> A rework was done to decrease its cost but slightly reduce its Health, which made it less risky for Hero healing in aggro,<ref name="odyssey-6.2-video" /> and rival the Clever Yellow as more specialized for aggro (Clever Yellow sees use in both aggro and tempo).<ref name="odyssey-6.2-video" />
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
 BCS StrikeBloon Icon.png|Icon
-File:BCS StrikeBloon.png|Screenshot
+File:BCS StrikeBloon.png|Screenshot (pre-6.2, Dark Castle)
 File:BCS Strike Bloon Heal.png|Strike Bloon leak and heal
 File:BCS Strike Bloon before and after heal.png|Heal per HP comparison
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+==References==
+{{references}}
+{{clear|right}}
 ==Navigation==
 {{BCS bloon nav}}

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