Volatile Bloon

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*At 3 Gold, a Volatile Bloon leaking can do more damage than any other card combination of that cost, with exception of a fully grown [[Steady Growth Bloon]] or combinations of Nested Bloons. However, it has only one charge.

*Volatile Bloons can be used defensively. One can unleash instant global damage on demand using [[Bloon Melter]], ~~or [[Gwendolin (BCS)|Gwendolin]]'s Fireball or [[It's All On Fire Now]] followed by [[Extreme Heat]]~~. If the opponent uses [[Pre-emptive Strike (BCS)|Pre-emptive Strike]], intercepting with Volatile Bloon guarantees the effect.

*Volatile Bloons can be used defensively. One can unleash instant global damage on demand using [[Bloon Melter]] for 5 cost, however the two card combo may be difficult to do. If the opponent uses [[Pre-emptive Strike (BCS)|Pre-emptive Strike]], intercepting with Volatile Bloon guarantees the effect.

*If using a Volatile Bloon, avoid playing Bloons if it is at risk of being popped, otherwise the ~~bloons~~ on the player's side will also take damage.

*If using a Volatile Bloon, avoid playing Bloons if it is at risk of being popped, otherwise the Bloons on the player's side will also take damage.

*Human opponents may intentionally avoid damaging a low-HP Volatile Bloon to prevent the card's effect. This can be done by chipping its health to just low enough to leak it safely without allowing a defensive Hero to finish off that Bloon.

**However, if facing a Quincy player with Volatile Bloon, Quincy may have Arrow Shots or [[Enhanced Reflexes]] to trigger a low-HP Volatile Bloon. Some other Heroes also have exclusive cards and abilities that can deal damage to their own Bloons.

*Versus [[Dreadbloon (BCS)|Dreadbloon]], ~~Stage 3 Dreadbloon (i.e. "Board Destruction") in particular~~ has a tendency to destroy the Volatile Bloon, thus triggering it as another board clear. Volatile Bloon is suitable for casual decks, with its lower rarity being easier to unlock for newer players than most board clears, but not recommended in competitive decks.

*Versus [[Dreadbloon (BCS)|Dreadbloon]], it has a tendency to destroy the Volatile Bloon, thus triggering it as another board clear. Volatile Bloon is suitable for casual decks, with its lower rarity being easier to unlock for newer players than most board clears, but not recommended in competitive decks.

**For consistency against ~~Stage 3~~ Dreadbloon, the Volatile Bloon should be at the front of the queue.

**For consistency against Dreadbloon, the Volatile Bloon should be at the front of the queue.

**All stages have methods of destroying Volatile Bloon via cards. [[Wrath of Dread]] and [[Bombs Away]] are shared by all stages, while only Stage 1 has [[Pre-emptive Strike (BCS)|Pre-emptive Strike]].

*Previously, Volatile Bloon was useful in aggro when played on exactly Round 1-2, however aggro has evolved enough that Volatile has become ~~obsolete as a rush~~.

*Previously, Volatile Bloon was useful in aggro when played on exactly Round 1-2, however aggro has evolved enough that Volatile has become outclassed by other aggro options.

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 *At 3 Gold, a Volatile Bloon leaking can do more damage than any other card combination of that cost, with exception of a fully grown [[Steady Growth Bloon]] or combinations of Nested Bloons. However, it has only one charge.
-*Volatile Bloons can be used defensively. One can unleash instant global damage on demand using [[Bloon Melter]], or [[Gwendolin (BCS)|Gwendolin]]'s Fireball or [[It's All On Fire Now]] followed by [[Extreme Heat]]. If the opponent uses [[Pre-emptive Strike (BCS)|Pre-emptive Strike]], intercepting with Volatile Bloon guarantees the effect.
+*Volatile Bloons can be used defensively. One can unleash instant global damage on demand using [[Bloon Melter]] for 5 cost, however the two card combo may be difficult to do. If the opponent uses [[Pre-emptive Strike (BCS)|Pre-emptive Strike]], intercepting with Volatile Bloon guarantees the effect.
-*If using a Volatile Bloon, avoid playing Bloons if it is at risk of being popped, otherwise the bloons on the player's side will also take damage.
+*If using a Volatile Bloon, avoid playing Bloons if it is at risk of being popped, otherwise the Bloons on the player's side will also take damage.
 *Human opponents may intentionally avoid damaging a low-HP Volatile Bloon to prevent the card's effect. This can be done by chipping its health to just low enough to leak it safely without allowing a defensive Hero to finish off that Bloon.
 **However, if facing a Quincy player with Volatile Bloon, Quincy may have Arrow Shots or [[Enhanced Reflexes]] to trigger a low-HP Volatile Bloon. Some other Heroes also have exclusive cards and abilities that can deal damage to their own Bloons.
-*Versus [[Dreadbloon (BCS)|Dreadbloon]], Stage 3 Dreadbloon (i.e. "Board Destruction") in particular has a tendency to destroy the Volatile Bloon, thus triggering it as another board clear. Volatile Bloon is suitable for casual decks, with its lower rarity being easier to unlock for newer players than most board clears, but not recommended in competitive decks.
+*Versus [[Dreadbloon (BCS)|Dreadbloon]], it has a tendency to destroy the Volatile Bloon, thus triggering it as another board clear. Volatile Bloon is suitable for casual decks, with its lower rarity being easier to unlock for newer players than most board clears, but not recommended in competitive decks.
-**For consistency against Stage 3 Dreadbloon, the Volatile Bloon should be at the front of the queue.
+**For consistency against Dreadbloon, the Volatile Bloon should be at the front of the queue.
 **All stages have methods of destroying Volatile Bloon via cards. [[Wrath of Dread]] and [[Bombs Away]] are shared by all stages, while only Stage 1 has [[Pre-emptive Strike (BCS)|Pre-emptive Strike]].
-*Previously, Volatile Bloon was useful in aggro when played on exactly Round 1-2, however aggro has evolved enough that Volatile has become obsolete as a rush.
+*Previously, Volatile Bloon was useful in aggro when played on exactly Round 1-2, however aggro has evolved enough that Volatile has become outclassed by other aggro options.
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 == Update history ==

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