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'''Bloontonium Saboteur''' is a [[Military]] [[Monkey (BCS)|Monkey]] [[card]] in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', introduced in [[Update history:Bloons Card Storm/Version 3.0|version 3.0]]. It removes up to 6 [[Bloontonium]] from the opponent's [[Hero (BCS)|Hero]] when it is played.
'''Bloontonium Saboteur''' is a [[Military]] [[Monkey (BCS)|Monkey]] [[card]] in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', introduced in {{BCS version|3.0}}. It removes up to 6 [[Bloontonium]] from the opponent's [[Hero (BCS)|Hero]] when it is played.
 
The card artwork depicts a Bloontonium Saboteur escaping a factory while purple explosions are created.


==Tips==
==Tips==
{{outdated|v6.4 values and how to use the bsabo now, and because he can debuff obyn to always no Nature's shield then he can be worth the slot in deck}}
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*Bloontonium Saboteur assists in limiting Bloontonium of the opponent, suppressing their defensive capabilities. 6 lost Bloontonium may seem minor, but for certain Heroes it can be a big deal-breaker.
*Bloontonium Saboteur assists in limiting Bloontonium of the opponent, suppressing their defensive capabilities. 6 lost Bloontonium may seem minor, but for certain Heroes it's a big deal-breaker.
**For [[Adora (BCS)|Adora]]'s Sun Shield, it can prevent two Sun Shields, stripping exactly the amount to leave her with one or no Sun Shields.
**For [[Adora (BCS)|Adora]]'s Sun Shield, it can prevent two Sun Shields, stripping exactly the amount to leave her with one or no Sun Shields.
**[[Obyn Greenfoot (BCS)|Obyn Greenfoot]] control decks tend to equip few Bloon cards in their deck, since they'd only focus on having just enough Bloontonium to unlock Nature's Shield. Debuffing him this way will guarantee that his Nature's Shield is disabled<!--13-6=7, shieldis8--> if he lacks another Bloon card (or other Bloontonium source) next turn.
**[[Obyn Greenfoot (BCS)|Obyn Greenfoot]] control decks tend to equip few Bloon cards in their deck, since they'd only focus on having just enough Bloontonium to unlock Nature's Shield. Debuffing him this way will guarantee that his Nature's Shield is disabled,<!--13-6=7, shieldis8--> which could potentially deny a few turns of Shield if the Obyn has no way of building Bloontonium.
**[[Zee Jay (BCS)|Zee Jay]] OTK decks often keep their Bloontonium at 10 if they are preparing for an OTK with [[Rad Bloon]]. Playing BSabo at the right moment can force enemy Zee Jay to play more Bloons to get back to 10 Bloontonium.
**[[Zee Jay (BCS)|Zee Jay]] OTK decks often keep their Bloontonium at 10 if they are preparing for an OTK with [[Rad Bloon]]. Playing BSabo at the right moment can force enemy Zee Jay to play more Bloons to get back to 10 Bloontonium.
*This card is generally outclassed by [[Haunting Night]] as a Bloontonium drainer, which although 3 Gold more can drain a lot more Bloontonium and gives the Bloontonium to the player. While this card also has some damage output after playing it, it isn't very useful against the control and Zee Jay OTK decks that Bloontonium drain is used for.
*This card is generally outclassed by [[Haunting Night]] as a Bloontonium drainer, which although 3 Gold more can drain a lot more Bloontonium and gives the Bloontonium to the player. While this card also has some damage output after playing it, it isn't very useful against the control and Zee Jay OTK decks that Bloontonium drain is used for. For smaller Bloontonium disruption effects, the effect often is not impactful enough to justify Saboteur's middling damage.
*When playing against this, simply use all your Bloontonium, making its On Play effect useless. Or cancel out the effect next turn by having Bloontonium production; 1 [[Mine Supervisor]] and 2 [[Bloontonium Miner]]s, or two Mine Supervisors, give the same amount.
*When playing against this, you will not know it's in the opponent's deck until its played, so having a backup method of gaining Bloontonium in your hand if a Bloontonium disruption effect could happen is often useful and can help immensely in countering this card. Spending lots of Bloontonium frequently will also reduce or nullify the impact of Bloontonium Saboteur.
**Some Heroes, especially Adora, may depend on Bloontonium during the opponent's turn.
**Some Heroes, especially Adora, may depend on Bloontonium during the opponent's turn.
*Bloontonium Saboteur is the only Military Monkey other than Mortars to have 1 delay. This is significant for [[Striker Jones (BCS)|Striker Jones]], as it opens opportunities for his [[Orders Received]] and [[War Bonds]].
*Bloontonium Saboteur is the only Military Monkey other than Mortars to have 1 delay. This is significant for [[Striker Jones (BCS)|Striker Jones]], as it opens opportunities for his [[Orders Received]] and [[War Bonds]].
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==Development==
==Development==
An increased On Play bonus to make the main benefit of Bloontonium Saboteur easier to use.<ref name="odysseyTOS-6.4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5RCsiqq--s</ref> While not explicitly stated in OdysseyTOS's tester commentary, this makes [[Adora (BCS)|Adora]] more vulnerable and also opens better to re-using the Monkey to substitute [[Bloontonium Leak]].
An increased On Play bonus to make the main benefit of Bloontonium Saboteur easier to use.<ref name="odysseyTOS-6.4">{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5RCsiqq--s|title=6.4 Tester Commentary - Bloons Card Storm|publisher=YouTube|author=OdysseyTOS}}</ref> While not explicitly stated in OdysseyTOS's tester commentary, this makes [[Adora (BCS)|Adora]] more vulnerable and also opens better to re-using the Monkey to substitute [[Bloontonium Leak]].


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Latest revision as of 13:24, 2 September 2026

Bloontonium Saboteur
Card art of Bloontonium Saboteur
On Play: Opponent loses 6 Bloontonium
Where did the Bloontonium go! Tell us!
Class Military
Card Pack Classic
Rarity Super Rare
Keywords On Play
Introduced Version 3.0
Stats
Cost Gold 3 Ammo 1
Charges 1 ATK 30
Type Agent Reload 1

Bloontonium Saboteur is a Military Monkey card in Bloons Card Storm, introduced in version 3.0. It removes up to 6 Bloontonium from the opponent's Hero when it is played.

The card artwork depicts a Bloontonium Saboteur escaping a factory while purple explosions are created.

This section was last updated for: version 6.4
  • Bloontonium Saboteur assists in limiting Bloontonium of the opponent, suppressing their defensive capabilities. 6 lost Bloontonium may seem minor, but for certain Heroes it can be a big deal-breaker.
    • For Adora's Sun Shield, it can prevent two Sun Shields, stripping exactly the amount to leave her with one or no Sun Shields.
    • Obyn Greenfoot control decks tend to equip few Bloon cards in their deck, since they'd only focus on having just enough Bloontonium to unlock Nature's Shield. Debuffing him this way will guarantee that his Nature's Shield is disabled, which could potentially deny a few turns of Shield if the Obyn has no way of building Bloontonium.
    • Zee Jay OTK decks often keep their Bloontonium at 10 if they are preparing for an OTK with Rad Bloon. Playing BSabo at the right moment can force enemy Zee Jay to play more Bloons to get back to 10 Bloontonium.
  • This card is generally outclassed by Haunting Night as a Bloontonium drainer, which although 3 Gold more can drain a lot more Bloontonium and gives the Bloontonium to the player. While this card also has some damage output after playing it, it isn't very useful against the control and Zee Jay OTK decks that Bloontonium drain is used for. For smaller Bloontonium disruption effects, the effect often is not impactful enough to justify Saboteur's middling damage.
  • When playing against this, you will not know it's in the opponent's deck until its played, so having a backup method of gaining Bloontonium in your hand if a Bloontonium disruption effect could happen is often useful and can help immensely in countering this card. Spending lots of Bloontonium frequently will also reduce or nullify the impact of Bloontonium Saboteur.
    • Some Heroes, especially Adora, may depend on Bloontonium during the opponent's turn.
  • Bloontonium Saboteur is the only Military Monkey other than Mortars to have 1 delay. This is significant for Striker Jones, as it opens opportunities for his Orders Received and War Bonds.

Update history

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— u/No-Appearance1780's commentary, ??:??-??:?? (with most disfluencies removed)
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  • Buff On Play: Opponent Bloontonium removal increased ― 4 → 6

Development

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An increased On Play bonus to make the main benefit of Bloontonium Saboteur easier to use.[1] While not explicitly stated in OdysseyTOS's tester commentary, this makes Adora more vulnerable and also opens better to re-using the Monkey to substitute Bloontonium Leak.

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In other languages

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This section was last updated for: version 3.2
Name
Language Text Notes
Danish Bloontoniumsabotør —
German Bloontonium-
Saboteur
—
Spanish (Latin America) Saboteador de bloontonio —
French Saboteur de Bloontonium —
Italian Sabota-bloontonio —
Japanese ブルーントニウムの 妨害者 —
Korean 블룬토니움 사보추어 —
Norwegian Bloontonium-sabotør —
Polish Blontonowy sabotażysta —
Portuguese (Brazil) Sabotador de Bloontônio —
Russian Шартониевый диверсант —
Swedish Bloontoniumsabotör —
Chinese (traditional) 氣球素破壞者 —
Flavor
Language Text Notes
Danish Hvor blev alt det bloontonium af! Fortæl os det! —
German Wo ist das Bloontonium? Raus damit! —
Spanish (Latin America) ¿Dónde está el bloontonio? ¡Confiesa! —
French Où est passé le Bloontonium ? Dis-le nous ! —
Italian Dov'è andato il bloontonio? Diccelo! —
Japanese ブルーントニウムがどこにいったか白状しろ! —
Korean 블룬토니움이 어디 갔지? 말해! —
Norwegian Hvor ble det av bloontoniumet? Ut med språket! —
Polish Gdzie się podziało nasze blontonium! Gadaj! —
Portuguese (Brazil) Aonde foi parar o Bloontônio? Confesse! —
Russian Куда девался шартоний?! Говори! —
Swedish Var tog Bloontoniumet vägen! Berätta! —
Chinese (traditional) 氣球素都到哪裡去了!老實交代! —

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