Volatile Bloon

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==Tips==

*At 3 Gold, a Volatile Bloon does more potential damage than any other combination of that cost, with exception of a fully grown [[Steady Growth Bloon]] or ~~a [[Blooming Bloon (BCS)|Blooming Bloon]] with its offspring~~. However, it has only one charge.

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

*In aggro, Volatile Bloon is really strong if its first draw occurs exactly between Rounds 1-2. Unless careful to avoid this Bloon getting popped, any competent anti-aggro strategy would neutralise an aggro player's bloon spam if this bloon is played alongside.

**Bringing [[Return to Sender]] can help in later early-game stages, by baiting the opponent to use all shots on Volatile Bloon in attempt to trigger the On Popped effect, and then removing it on the next turn.

**Volatile Bloon in [[Zee Jay (BCS)|Zee Jay]] aggro is beneficial; combined with his health buffs, not even four [[Dart Monkey Twins]] can fully pop that bloon alone.

*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.

*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, he 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.

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

*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.

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 ==Tips==
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-*At 3 Gold, a Volatile Bloon does more potential damage than any other combination of that cost, with exception of a fully grown [[Steady Growth Bloon]] or a [[Blooming Bloon (BCS)|Blooming Bloon]] with its offspring. However, it has only one charge.
+*At 3 Gold, a Volatile Bloon does more potential damage than any other combination of that cost, with exception of a fully grown [[Steady Growth Bloon]] or combinations of Nested Bloons. However, it has only one charge.
-*In aggro, Volatile Bloon is really strong if its first draw occurs exactly between Rounds 1-2. Unless careful to avoid this Bloon getting popped, any competent anti-aggro strategy would neutralise an aggro player's bloon spam if this bloon is played alongside.
-**Bringing [[Return to Sender]] can help in later early-game stages, by baiting the opponent to use all shots on Volatile Bloon in attempt to trigger the On Popped effect, and then removing it on the next turn.
-**Volatile Bloon in [[Zee Jay (BCS)|Zee Jay]] aggro is beneficial; combined with his health buffs, not even four [[Dart Monkey Twins]] can fully pop that bloon alone.
 *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.
 *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, he 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.
+**For consistency against Stage 3 Dreadbloon, the Volatile Bloon should be at the front of the queue.
+*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.
 ==Gallery==

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