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The '''Super Monkey Storm''' is a gameplay element of the [[Bloons TD (series)|''Bloons TD'' series]], first introduced in [[Bloons Tower Defense 3|''Bloons Tower Defense 3'']] as a secret precursor to the [[Activated Ability]] mechanic of later games. It is a squadron of [[Super Monkey|Super Monkeys]] that deals a sizable amount of [[damage]] to all [[Bloon|Bloons]] onscreen, completely wiping most normal Bloons out, but usually doing lessened damage to [[MOAB-Class Bloon|MOAB-Class Bloons]]. | The '''Super Monkey Storm''' is a gameplay element of the [[Bloons TD (series)|''Bloons TD'' series]], first introduced in [[Bloons Tower Defense 3|''Bloons Tower Defense 3'']] as a secret precursor to the [[Activated Ability]] mechanic of later games. It is a squadron of [[Super Monkey|Super Monkeys]] that deals a sizable amount of [[damage]] to all [[Bloon|Bloons]] onscreen, completely wiping most normal Bloons out, but usually doing lessened damage to [[MOAB-Class Bloon|MOAB-Class Bloons]]. | ||
While never a proper [[tower]], the Super Monkey Storm has appeared in some form in all mainline games since then, additionally appearing in spinoffs such as [[Bloons Pop!|''Bloons Pop!'']] and [[Bloons Card Storm|''Bloons Card Storm'']]. | While never a proper [[tower]], the Super Monkey Storm has appeared in some form in all mainline ''TD'' games since then, additionally appearing in spinoffs such as [[Bloons Pop!|''Bloons Pop!'']] and [[Bloons Card Storm|''Bloons Card Storm'']]. | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
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The Super Monkey Storm instantly deals damage often numbering in the thousands upon deployment, though once it is used it does not come back in most games. It usually does not require [[cash]] to deploy. | The Super Monkey Storm instantly deals damage often numbering in the thousands upon deployment, though once it is used it does not come back in most games. It usually does not require [[cash]] to deploy. | ||
In ''[[Bloons Tower Defense 3]]'' and ''[[Bloons TD 4|4]]'', access to the Super Monkey Storm is the final [[upgrade]] to the [[Monkey Beacon]] tower, which costs an expensive amount of cash every time the upgrade is bought but the ability can be used multiple times as long as the player has cash. In ''Bloons TD 4'', the upgrade has a 30-second cooldown between purchases. | In ''[[Bloons Tower Defense 3]]'' and ''[[Bloons TD 4|4]]'', access to the Super Monkey Storm is the final [[upgrade]] to the [[Monkey Beacon]] tower, which costs an expensive amount of cash every time the upgrade is bought but the ability can be used multiple times as long as the player has cash. In ''3'', it is listed alongside the other towers in the tower menu, while in ''4'' it is purchased directly from the Monkey Beacon upgrade path. In ''Bloons TD 4'', the upgrade has a 30-second cooldown between purchases. | ||
In [[Bloons TD 5|''Bloons TD 5'']], the Super Monkey Storm is a [[Special Agent]] that costs {{BTD5 mm|50}} per Storm and does not have a cooldown between uses beyond the Storm sequence itself. It instantly destroys all regular Bloons and deals 500 damage to MOAB-Class Bloons. It has a [[Special Agent Pro|Pro]] variant that deploys a second Super Monkey Storm after a short delay. | In [[Bloons TD 5|''Bloons TD 5'']], the Super Monkey Storm is a [[Special Agent]] that costs {{BTD5 mm|50}} per Storm and does not have a cooldown between uses beyond the Storm sequence itself. It instantly destroys all regular Bloons and deals 500 damage to MOAB-Class Bloons. It has a [[Special Agent Pro|Pro]] variant that deploys a second Super Monkey Storm after a short delay. | ||
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In [[Bloons TD 6|''Bloons TD 6'']], it appears as a [[Power]], costing {{BTD6 mm|100}} per Storm. It deals 4,000 damage to all Bloons. It has an exclusive [[Monkey Knowledge (BTD6)|Monkey Knowledge]], {{BTD6 mk|Powerful Monkey Storm}}, which increases its damage to 5,000. It has a [[Power Pro]] variant, the [[Super Monkey Beacon]], which costs {{BTD6 mm|400}} and is a proper tower where a weaker Super Monkey Storm is an Activated Ability. It can be upgraded to improve the Activated Ability or the tower itself. | In [[Bloons TD 6|''Bloons TD 6'']], it appears as a [[Power]], costing {{BTD6 mm|100}} per Storm. It deals 4,000 damage to all Bloons. It has an exclusive [[Monkey Knowledge (BTD6)|Monkey Knowledge]], {{BTD6 mk|Powerful Monkey Storm}}, which increases its damage to 5,000. It has a [[Power Pro]] variant, the [[Super Monkey Beacon]], which costs {{BTD6 mm|400}} and is a proper tower where a weaker Super Monkey Storm is an Activated Ability. It can be upgraded to improve the Activated Ability or the tower itself. | ||
In [[Bloons Adventure Time TD|''Bloons Adventure Time TD'']], it appears as part of an interactive prop on the [[Supermonkey Villa]] map. It costs $1,500 to | In [[Bloons Adventure Time TD|''Bloons Adventure Time TD'']], it appears as part of an interactive prop on the [[Supermonkey Villa]] map. It costs $1,500 to activate and has a 120-second cooldown between purchases, dealing 100 [[Damage type|plasma-type]] damage. Until receiving a rework, [[Supermonkey (BATTD)|Supermonkey]]'s [[Call in Friends]] would also summon a Super Monkey Storm. | ||
{{Gameplay links|BTD5 link=Super Monkey Storm (BTD5)|BTD5 image=BTD5M supermonkey storm icon.png|BTD6 link=Super Monkey Storm (BTD6)|BTD6 image=BTD6 SuperMonkeyStormIcon.png}} | {{Gameplay links|BTD5 link=Super Monkey Storm (BTD5)|BTD5 image=BTD5M supermonkey storm icon.png|BTD6 link=Super Monkey Storm (BTD6)|BTD6 image=BTD6 SuperMonkeyStormIcon.png}} | ||
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=== ''[[Bloons Pop!]]'' === | === ''[[Bloons Pop!]]'' === | ||
{{Main|Super Monkey Storm (Bloons Pop!)}} | {{Main|Super Monkey Storm (Bloons Pop!)}} | ||
The Super Monkey Storm is a [[Powerup (Bloons Pop!)|Powerup]] that deals 8 damage to all Bloons, completely popping Green Bloons and below. The Powerup is notable in that it has no stated weaknesses in the [[Bloonspedia]], though it cannot penetrate [[Shielded Bloon (Bloons Pop!)|Shields]]. | The Super Monkey Storm is a [[Powerup (Bloons Pop!)|Powerup]] that deals 8 damage to all Bloons, completely popping Green Bloons and below. The Powerup is notable in that it has no stated weaknesses in the [[Bloonspedia]], though it cannot penetrate [[Shielded Bloon (Bloons Pop!)|Shields]]. | ||
=== ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'' === | === ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'' === | ||
{{Main|Super Monkey Storm (BCS)}} | {{Main|Super Monkey Storm (BCS)}} | ||
The Super Monkey Storm is an [[Power (BCS)|Exotic Power]] [[card]] that deals 150 to all [[Bloon (BCS)|Bloons]] on the opponent's side. It costs 10 [[Gold (BCS)|gold]] per card to deploy, but the damage is instant. | The Super Monkey Storm is an [[Power (BCS)|Exotic Power]] [[card]] that deals 150 to all [[Bloon (BCS)|Bloons]] on the opponent's side. It costs 10 [[Gold (BCS)|gold]] per card to deploy, but the damage is instant. | ||
== General information == | == General information == | ||
=== Appearance === | === Appearance === | ||
The Super Monkey Storm is consistently depicted as a group of standard Super Monkeys. The amount portrayed in the artwork is usually three to five, though the actual in-game storm effect has a variable amount depending on the game. | The Super Monkey Storm is consistently depicted as a group of standard Super Monkeys. The amount portrayed in the artwork is usually three to five, though the actual in-game storm effect has a variable amount depending on the game. In ''Bloons TD 5'', the Super Monkeys in the Super Monkey Storm Pro wear red goggles (identical to the ones from the [[Laser Blasts (BTD5)|Laser Blasts]] upgrade) and purple capes (identical to the one from the [[Plasma Blasts (BTD5)|Plasma Blasts]] upgrade). | ||
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