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'''Expert Negotiator''' is an [[Power (BCS)|Advanced Power]] [[card]] in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]''. It steals a target [[Monkey (BCS)|Monkey]] from the opponent's side and moves it to the player's side. If the player already has all 5 monkey slots filled, then Expert Negotiator instead removes the monkey it is used on. If successfully transferred, the Monkey is always placed on the available slot closest to the bottom, and if this Monkey has On Play effects, then they trigger again. The stolen Monkey is considered owned by the stealer; using [[Return to Sender]] will return the card to their hand, but Card Backs from the original owner will be retained.
'''Expert Negotiator''' is an [[Power (BCS)|Advanced Power]] [[card]] in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]''. It steals a target [[Monkey (BCS)|Monkey]] from the opponent's side and moves it to the player's side. If the player already has all 5 monkey slots filled, then Expert Negotiator instead removes the monkey it is used on. If successfully transferred, the Monkey is always placed on the available slot closest to the bottom, and if this Monkey has On Play effects, then they trigger again. The stolen Monkey is considered owned by the stealer; using [[Return to Sender]] will return the card to their hand, but Card Backs from the original owner will be retained.


The card art depicts [[Agent Jericho]] with a briefcase full of [[Monkey Money]] (in its ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'' design rather than its ''Bloons Card Storm'' design).
The card art depicts [[Agent Jericho]] with a briefcase full of [[Monkey Money]] (in its ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'' design rather than its ''Bloons Card Storm'' design). He is walking on a sidewalk at a city street.


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*Despite being effective against inexperienced players, Expert Negotiator has many weaknesses; its expensive cost loses time to build resources, is virtually useless against aggro, and may force users to shoehorn themselves into claiming stolen Monkeys. Without the steal function, Expert Negotiator is just a [[Shrink]] that lacks a [[Baby Monkey]] for 3 extra Gold.
*Expert Negotiator is best used if your side has space, so you can take advantage of the monkey you stole. Otherwise, it is just a more expensive [[Shrink]] that lacks a [[Baby Monkey]].
*Competitive players often stay away from Expert Negotiator for its inflexibility, preferring other removals like [[Return to Sender]] to stop the opponent from benefiting their Monkeys while also serving additional purposes. Claiming the stolen Monkey means nothing when the opponent can just negate it with another card or an ability and gain net greater value that way.
*For the best value, use Expert Negotiator on Monkeys that have high long-term value. Good candidates include: [[Jungle's Bounty Druid]], [[Dire Wolf]], [[Arcane Master]], scaled [[Wizard Monkey (BCS)|Wizard Monkey]]s and [[Spike-o-Pult (BCS)|Spike-o-Pult]]s, [[Extra-Super Monkey]] (if its ATK is high), Monkeys buffed with [[Try this!]], and most Ultra Rare Monkeys.
*If the opponent is currently playing aggressively,<!--sorta thinking midrange but deciding to switch to the aggro side when the opportunity opens--> stealing a Monkey that lacks defense or ammo on the current turn is unwise. Its value diminishes heavily against decks that run cheap expendable Monkeys, and becomes completely useless against Monkeyless decks.
**Re-playing the On Play effect is best used on [[Bloon Master Alchemist (BCS)|Bloon Master Alchemist]] and [[MOAB Dominator]]. It's okay on [[Thunder Druid]], but many other cards are better board clears, so only steal this if you've got no better options in your hand.
*Target Monkeys with high long-term value. Good candidates include: [[Jungle's Bounty Druid]], [[Dire Wolf]], [[Arcane Master]], scaled [[Wizard Monkey (BCS)|Wizard Monkey]]s and [[Spike-o-Pult (BCS)|Spike-o-Pult]]s, [[Extra-Super Monkey]] (if its ATK is high), Monkeys buffed with [[Try this!]], and most Ultra Rare Monkeys.
*Be careful before stealing Monkeys that forcibly modify your Monkeys if your side still has space. Avoid stealing [[Sun Temple (BCS)|Sun Temple]] and [[Total Transformation Monkey]] if your side has valuable Monkeys.
**Re-playing the On Play effect is best used on [[Bloon Master Alchemist (BCS)|Bloon Master Alchemist]] and [[MOAB Dominator]].<!--rmved thunderdruid; was useful in theory but impractical when better group-poppers exist-->
*An Expert Negotiator can counter an Expert Negotiator; it's a good way to get your stolen monkeys back.
**If your side has space, stealing Monkeys that modify other Monkeys, such as [[Sun Temple (BCS)|Sun Temple]] and [[Total Transformation Monkey]], can be detrimental unless you can handle that.
*An Expert Negotiator can counter an Expert Negotiator; this helps re-claim stolen monkeys, but heavily slows down aggression.
**Note that an opponent counterplaying an Expert Negotiator may steal one of your more valuable Monkeys instead of their recently stolen Monkey.
**Note that an opponent counterplaying an Expert Negotiator may steal one of your more valuable Monkeys instead of their recently stolen Monkey.
*Freeing up a Monkey space for Expert Negotiator is difficult, as filling board space is necessary to survive without much risk. [[Adora (BCS)|Adora]]'s sacrifice ability, and [[Salvation]] (also exclusive to Adora), and [[Favored Trade]] are some effective options.
*Freeing up a Monkey space for Expert Negotiator is difficult, as filling board space is necessary to survive without much risk. [[Adora (BCS)|Adora]]'s Ultimate Sacrifice ability and [[Salvation]] (also exclusive to Adora) are some reliable options, while any other friendly Monkey removal that frees a space either requires more turns (i.e. waiting for Doomed or emptied Temporary Monkeys) or additional cards that aren't worth using just for the Monkey steal.
** Other cards are less recommended but still work. [[Parting Gift]] is a generally weak card, [[Return to Sender]] is better used to counter enemies or return own Monkeys with valuable On Play effects, and Temporary/Doomed Monkeys require another turn to open a Monkey space.
**Don't rely on the opponent to leave a space for your side. [[Shrink]] does not leave a space, and only cards like [[Return to Sender]], [[Bed Time]], or Expert Negotiator, or [[Amelia (BCS)|Amelia]]'s Grand Disappearance ability, can do that.
**Enemy cards such as Bed Time or Expert Negotiator, or Amelia's Grand Disappearance, or in some cases a [[Toxic Bloon]] popped by one of your Monkeys, can also open a Monkey space for Expert Negotiator.
*Expert Negotiator is an expensive power. If the opponent is currently playing aggressively,<!--sorta thinking midrange but deciding to switch to the aggro side when the opportunity opens--> stealing a Monkey that lacks defense or ammo on the current turn is unwise. Likewise, Expert Negotiator is virtually useless against aggro because most aggro decks have few or no Monkeys.
**Expert Negotiator is completely useless against Bosses, as they cannot run Monkeys.
*Many control decks bring Expert Negotiator to prevent the opponent from capitalizing on their Monkeys, as well as benefit the player.
*Keep a note of how many Expert Negotiators the opponent used; if they already used all 3, they will be forced to use other monkey removals to neutralize their stolen Monkeys.


== Update history ==
== Update history ==

Latest revision as of 22:26, 3 February 2026

Expert Negotiator
Expert Negotiator card art
Target enemy Monkey joins your team
Every Monkey has a price.
Class Advanced Advanced
Card Pack Classic
Rarity Rare
Keywords
Introduced Full Playable test
Stats
Cost Gold 8 Charges 1

Expert Negotiator is an Advanced Power card in Bloons Card Storm. It steals a target Monkey from the opponent's side and moves it to the player's side. If the player already has all 5 monkey slots filled, then Expert Negotiator instead removes the monkey it is used on. If successfully transferred, the Monkey is always placed on the available slot closest to the bottom, and if this Monkey has On Play effects, then they trigger again. The stolen Monkey is considered owned by the stealer; using Return to Sender will return the card to their hand, but Card Backs from the original owner will be retained.

The card art depicts Agent Jericho with a briefcase full of Monkey Money (in its Bloons TD 6 design rather than its Bloons Card Storm design). He is walking on a sidewalk at a city street.

This section was last updated for: version 6.2
  • Despite being effective against inexperienced players, Expert Negotiator has many weaknesses; its expensive cost loses time to build resources, is virtually useless against aggro, and may force users to shoehorn themselves into claiming stolen Monkeys. Without the steal function, Expert Negotiator is just a Shrink that lacks a Baby Monkey for 3 extra Gold.
  • Competitive players often stay away from Expert Negotiator for its inflexibility, preferring other removals like Return to Sender to stop the opponent from benefiting their Monkeys while also serving additional purposes. Claiming the stolen Monkey means nothing when the opponent can just negate it with another card or an ability and gain net greater value that way.
  • If the opponent is currently playing aggressively, stealing a Monkey that lacks defense or ammo on the current turn is unwise. Its value diminishes heavily against decks that run cheap expendable Monkeys, and becomes completely useless against Monkeyless decks.
  • Target Monkeys with high long-term value. Good candidates include: Jungle's Bounty Druid, Dire Wolf, Arcane Master, scaled Wizard Monkeys and Spike-o-Pults, Extra-Super Monkey (if its ATK is high), Monkeys buffed with Try this!, and most Ultra Rare Monkeys.
  • An Expert Negotiator can counter an Expert Negotiator; this helps re-claim stolen monkeys, but heavily slows down aggression.
    • Note that an opponent counterplaying an Expert Negotiator may steal one of your more valuable Monkeys instead of their recently stolen Monkey.
  • Freeing up a Monkey space for Expert Negotiator is difficult, as filling board space is necessary to survive without much risk. Adora's Ultimate Sacrifice ability and Salvation (also exclusive to Adora) are some reliable options, while any other friendly Monkey removal that frees a space either requires more turns (i.e. waiting for Doomed or emptied Temporary Monkeys) or additional cards that aren't worth using just for the Monkey steal.
    • Don't rely on the opponent to leave a space for your side. Shrink does not leave a space, and only cards like Return to Sender, Bed Time, or Expert Negotiator, or Amelia's Grand Disappearance ability, can do that.

Update history

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  • Change Description changed
Before After
Target Monkey joins your team Target enemy Monkey joins your team
  • Neutral When Expert Negotiator is used, the Sun Temple no longer copies the attack power gained from the original sacrifice, instead it gains power equivalent with the amount of monkeys sacrificed on the side of the Expert Negotiator user (bug fix)
  • Nerf No longer causes Extra-Super Monkey and Even More Tacks to gain their bonuses per Gold spent again (bug fix)
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Name
Language Text Notes
Danish Ekspertforhandler
German Verhandlungsexperte
Spanish (Latin America) Negociante experto
French Expert négociateur
Italian Negoziatore esperto
Japanese 交渉のエキスパート
Korean 협상 전문가
Norwegian Mesterlig forhandler
Polish Biegły negocjator
Portuguese (Brazil) Especialista em Negociação
Russian Эксперт-переговорщик
Swedish Expertförhandlare
Chinese (traditional) 專家談判者
Flavor
Language Text Notes
Danish Hver abe har en pris.
German Jeder Affe hat seinen Preis.
Spanish (Latin America) Todos los monos tienen un precio.
French Tout singe a un prix.
Italian Tutte le scimmie hanno un prezzo.
Japanese どのモンキーにも価値がある。
Korean 어떤 원숭이든 설득할 수 있습니다.
Norwegian Alle aper har en pris.
Polish Każda małpka ma swoją cenę.
Portuguese (Brazil) Todo macaco tem seu preço.
Russian У всякой обезьяны есть цена.
Swedish Varje Apa har sitt pris.
Chinese (traditional) 每隻猴子心中都有個價格。
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