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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. | *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]], | *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 | *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. | *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. | **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]], | *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 | **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]]. | **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 | *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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Revision as of 06:33, 2 December 2025
Volatile Bloon
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| On Popped: Deal 100 damage to all Bloons |
| Yes, all means all. |
| Class |  Advanced
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| Card Pack |  Classic
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| Rarity | Uncommon | |
| Keywords | On Popped | |
| Introduced | Launch | |
| Stats | |||||||||
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| Cost |  3
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Health | 200 | ||||||
| Charges | 1 | Delay | 2 | ||||||
Volatile Bloon is an Advanced Bloon card in Bloons Card Storm. It deals 100 damage to all other Bloons on both sides if it pops.
Tips
This section was last updated for: version 6.1
- 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 for 5 cost, however the two card combo may be difficult to do. If the opponent uses 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, 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, 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 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.
- 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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In other languages
This section was last updated for: version 3.2
| Language | Text | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Danish | Flygtig bloon | — |
| German | Explosiver Bloon | — |
| Spanish (Latin America) | Bloon volátil | — |
| French | Bloon volatil | — |
| Italian | Bloon esplosivo | — |
| Japanese | 揮発性ブルーン | — |
| Korean | 폭발성 풍선 | — |
| Norwegian | Flyktig bloon | — |
| Polish | Zwiewny blon | — |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Bloon Volátil | — |
| Russian | Нестабильный шар | — |
| Swedish | Flyktig Bloon | — |
| Chinese (traditional) | 不穩定氣球 | — |
| Language | Text | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Danish | Ja, alt betyder alt. | — |
| German | Ja, allen heißt allen. | — |
| Spanish (Latin America) | Sí, quiere decir a TODOS. | — |
| French | Oui, on a bien dit « tous ». | — |
| Italian | Sì, proprio a tutti. | — |
| Japanese | そう、言葉どおり「全部」だ。 | — |
| Korean | 네, 모든 풍선이라고 했습니다. | — |
| Norwegian | Ja, alle betyr alle. | — |
| Polish | Tak, wszystkie to wszystkie. | — |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Sim, todos significa todos. | — |
| Russian | Да, все значит все. | — |
| Swedish | Ja, allt betyder allt. | — |
| Chinese (traditional) | 是的，全部，無一倖免。 | — |
