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More could be said about the BSabo. Fun fact: this card was formerly seen as incredibly niche, but then players like Smart Persan and other BCST players got to see the true potential of this card without NK feeding it buffs. Current insight: https://www.reddit.com/r/bloonscardstorm/comments/1oguhx6/comment/nlk27u2/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
m monkey investigator isn't a good card to compare with, they fill completely different roles
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|description='''On Play''': Opponent loses 4 Bloontonium
|description='''On Play''': Opponent loses 4 Bloontonium
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|flavor    =Where did the Bloontonium go! Tell us!
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*Bloontonium Saboteur assists in limiting Bloontonium of the opponent, suppressing their defensive capabilities. 4 lost Bloontonium may seem minor, but for certain Heroes it's a big deal-breaker.
*Bloontonium Saboteur assists in limiting Bloontonium of the opponent, suppressing their defensive capabilities. 4 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 one or two Sun Shields depending on Adora's Bloontonium (e.g. dropping from 14/15 Bloontonium prevents two Sun Shields, or one with 15/15).
**For [[Adora (BCS)|Adora]]'s Sun Shield, it can prevent one or two Sun Shields depending on Adora's Bloontonium (e.g. dropping from 14/15 Bloontonium prevents two Sun Shields, or one with 15/15).
**[[Obyn Greenfoot (BCS)|Obyn Greenfoot]] control decks tend to equip few cards in their deck, since they'd only focus on having just enough Bloontonium to unlock Nature's Shield.
**[[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.
**[[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.
*It has 5 less Attack Power than [[Monkey Investigator]] but also disadvantages the opponent by potentially preventing them from accessing important hero abilities.
*This card is generally outclassed by [[Haunting Night]] as a Bloontonium drainer, which is slightly more expensive but drains a lot more Bloontonium and also gives it to the player. Since this card's best use is countering control and OTK decks, its weak damage output isn't very relevant.
*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, 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.
**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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BCS BloontoniumSaboteur Icon.png|Icon
BCS Bsabo.png|B-sabo effect
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File:BCS BtSaboIdle.png|Idle animation
File:BCS BtSaboIdle.png|Idle animation
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Revision as of 02:56, 19 November 2025

Bloontonium Saboteur
Card art of Bloontonium Saboteur
On Play: Opponent loses 4 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 4 Bloontonium from the opponent's Hero when it is played.

Tips

This section was last updated for: version 6.1
  • Bloontonium Saboteur assists in limiting Bloontonium of the opponent, suppressing their defensive capabilities. 4 lost Bloontonium may seem minor, but for certain Heroes it's a big deal-breaker.
    • For Adora's Sun Shield, it can prevent one or two Sun Shields depending on Adora's Bloontonium (e.g. dropping from 14/15 Bloontonium prevents two Sun Shields, or one with 15/15).
    • 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.
    • 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 is slightly more expensive but drains a lot more Bloontonium and also gives it to the player. Since this card's best use is countering control and OTK decks, its weak damage output isn't very relevant.
  • 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 Miners, or two Mine Supervisors, give the same amount.
    • 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.
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In other languages

This section was last updated for: version 3.2
Name
Language Text Notes
Danish Bloontoniumsabotør —
German Bloontonium-\nSaboteur —
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! —