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'''Bloons''' are the main antagonists of the [[Bloons (franchise)|''Bloons'' franchise]], represented by balloons and blimps.
'''Bloons''' are balloon-like entities that appear in the [[Bloons (franchise)|''Bloons'' franchise]]. They come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, ranging from small [[wp:toy balloon|toy balloon]]s to enormous [[MOAB-Class Bloon|dirigible-like Bloons]]. They are often depicted as antagonistic towards [[monkey]]s, particularly in the {{series|Bloons TD}} and {{series|Bloons Supermonkey}} where they are treated as enemies that the player must destroy. However, some games, such as ''[[Hot Air Bloon]]'' and ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', depict them as more of a neutral party that can cooperate with monkeys.
 
The term "bloon" is sometimes used for things that do not visually resemble a balloon or blimp, such as various bosses from ''[[Bloons Supermonkey 2]]'' (including the [[Yeti]] and [[Radadactyl Skeleton]]), provided that they still contain bloons inside that are released when popped.


==Society==
==Society==
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==Relations to monkeys==
==Relations to monkeys==
In some [[Quest (BTD6)|Quests]], the Bloons have interacted with the Monkeys. They uphold a truce during the [[Bloons TD 6 Birthday Party]] Quest, demonstrating that they are definitely capable of kindness, and in the [[New Dart Just Dropped]] Quest, a Bloon helps the two Dartling Gunners raise money by sending more Bloons their way. However, when a [[NinjaKiwi Blog Q&A|Blog]] commenter asked NinjaKiwi what the Bloons do in their spare time, NinjaKiwi stated that they "prepare for more attacks on the Monkeys". In the {{series|Bloons}} and {{series|Bloons Supermonkey}}, Bloons are not seen directly attacking monkeys in a way that would harm them up until [[Helium Heights]], where they utilize [[Bloptonite]] as a way of harming [[Supermonkey (BSM2)|Supermonkey]]. The game over screen of ''[[Bloons Super Monkey]]'' depicts the Super Monkey's torn cape on a branch, although what happens with the Super Monkey himself is unclear. The Monkey in ''[[Hot Air Bloon]]'' rides a blimp, showing that a Monkey and a Bloon can coexist peacefully. In ''[[Bloons Pop!]]'', Bloons attack the Monkey Town Hall, providing one of the few observable instances of their actual impact on the Monkeys.
[[File:BCS CleverYellowBloon CardArt.png|thumb|250px|The [[Clever Yellow Bloon]] in ''Bloons Card Storm'' is a Bloon that heals Heroes. Its card artwork depicts it applying bandages to [[Striker Jones]].]]
Bloons are typically depicted as enemies of [[monkey]]s. In "[[The Story of Monkeys vs Bloons]]", their relationship is depicted as a war that has waged for so long that no monkeys know when it started, and that the Bloons are constantly becoming stronger and requiring monkeys to become stronger to combat them. When asked what the Bloons do in their spare time on the [[Ninja Kiwi Blog]], [[Ninja Kiwi]] stated that they "prepare for more attacks on the Monkeys".
 
Bloons are capable of inflicting severe bodily harm to monkeys, such as when a "nefarious [[DDT]]" almost mortally wounded [[Quincy]] and required him to be augmented with [[Quincy#Cyber Quincy|cybernetic implants]] to survive, though how they accomplish this is unclear. ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'' depicts Bloons attacking [[Hero (BCS)|Hero]]es by ramming into them, though this doesn't appear to cause much physical harm. In the {{series|Bloons}} and {{series|Bloons Supermonkey}}, Bloons are not usually depicted directly attacking monkeys, but in [[Helium Heights]] in ''[[Bloons Supermonkey 2 (mobile)|Bloons Supermonkey 2]]'', they utilize [[Bloptonite]] as a way of harming [[Super Monkey]]. The game over screen of ''[[Bloons Super Monkey]]'' depicts the Super Monkey's torn cape on a branch, although what happens to the Super Monkey himself is unclear.
 
In addition to harming monkeys, Bloons are able to destroy structures. In ''[[Bloons Monkey City]]'', [[Monkey v Monkey]] allows players to attack other players' cities, and if an opponent fails to defend, the Bloons may destroy some of their [[building]]s. In ''[[Bloons Pop!]]'', Bloons attack and destroy multiple [[Scene]]s, such as the [[Monkey Town Hall (Bloons Pop!)|Monkey Town Hall]] and [[On The Beach]].
 
While usually depicted as hostile towards monkeys, some games depict Bloons cooperating with monkeys, such as in ''[[Hot Air Bloon]]''. In some [[Quest (BTD6)|Quests]] in ''[[Bloons TD 6]]'', the Bloons cooperate with monkeys, such as them holding a truce in [[Bloons TD 6 Birthday Party]], and a Bloon helping two [[Dartling Gunner]]s in [[New Dart Just Dropped]] raise money by sending more Bloons their way.


==Categories of bloons==
==Categories of bloons==
===Bloons===
===Bloons===
Bloons, also classified as Basic Bloons in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', are the smallest type of bloon in the ''Bloons'' series. They resemble a balloon and are typically the weakest type of bloon in the series, possessing less health than MOAB-Class Bloons but usually moving faster than them. Because of this, bloons appear before MOABs make their first appearance. Bloons are vulnerable against many attacks and effects to which MOAB-Class bloons are resistant or immune.
Bloons, also classified as Basic Bloons in ''[[Bloons Card Storm]]'', are the smallest type of bloon in the ''Bloons'' series. They resemble conventional [[wp:toy balloon|toy balloon]]s and are typically the weakest type of bloon in the series, possessing less health than MOAB-Class Bloons but usually moving faster than them. Because of this, bloons appear before MOABs make their first appearance. Bloons are vulnerable against many attacks and effects to which MOAB-Class bloons are resistant or immune.


===MOAB-Class Bloon===
===MOAB-Class Bloon===
{{main|MOAB-Class Bloon}}
{{main|MOAB-Class Bloon}}
MOAB-Class Bloons, classified as Large Bloons in ''Bloons Card Storm'', are larger bloons that resemble blimps and possess greater health and size than a regular bloon, but with slower mobility. While they are typically resistant or immune against many attacks or effects, there are other attacks that are stronger or only have an effect against MOABs. The category is named after the [[MOAB]], the first MOAB-Class Bloon introduced to the series and the most basic MOAB-Class Bloon in most games, although [[Mini MOAB|weaker]] [[Emboldened Bloon|MOAB-Class]] [[Strengthenator|Bloons]] exist.
MOAB-Class Bloons are larger bloons that resemble blimps and possess greater health and size than a regular bloon, but with slower mobility. While they are typically resistant or immune against many attacks or effects, there are other attacks that are stronger or only have an effect against MOABs. The category is named after the [[MOAB]], the first MOAB-Class Bloon introduced to the series and the most basic MOAB-Class Bloon in most games, although weaker MOAB-Class Bloons exist, such as the [[Mini MOAB]]. ''Bloons Card Storm'' has a similar classification, "Large Bloons", though it also includes large non-dirigible Bloons, such as the [[Weakening Gas Bloon]].


===Boss Bloon===
===Boss Bloon===
{{main|Boss Bloon}}
{{main|Boss Bloon}}
Boss Bloons are a subset of MOAB-Class bloons that typically possess special mechanics and even more health than the strongest MOABs before them. They are much larger and slower than a regular bloon and are typically tied with a specific level or events.
Boss Bloons are very large Bloons that typically possess special mechanics and even more health than the strongest MOABs before them. They typically only appear in specific levels or events and destroying them is usually the main objective. Most games treat them as a subset of MOAB-Class Bloons.


===Advanced Bloons===
===Advanced Bloons===
Advanced Bloons are a new category of Bloons introduced in ''Bloons Card Storm'', typically classified by having a unique effect while not being a MOAB-Class bloon. The [[Ceramic Bloon (BCS)|Ceramic]] and [[Rainbow Bloon (BCS)|Rainbow Bloon]] lack a unique effect, instead being characterized by having above average health.
Advanced Bloons are a category of Bloons introduced in ''Bloons Card Storm'', typically classified by having a unique effect while not being a MOAB-Class bloon. The [[Ceramic Bloon (BCS)|Ceramic]] and [[Rainbow Bloon (BCS)|Rainbow Bloon]] lack a unique effect, instead being characterized by having above average health.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
[[File:EMB how to play.png|thumb|This menu in ''[[Even More Bloons]]'' uses both "bloon" and "balloon" to refer to Bloons.]]
[[File:EMB how to play.png|thumb|This menu in ''[[Even More Bloons]]'' uses both "bloon" and "balloon" to refer to Bloons.]]
Bloon is a corruption of "balloon". The capitalization is inconsistent and official sources often use both "Bloon" and "bloon" interchangeably.
Bloon is a corruption of "balloon". The capitalization is inconsistent and official sources often use both "Bloon" and "bloon" interchangeably. The term is sometimes used for entities that do not visually resemble conventional balloons or dirigibles, such as some bosses from ''[[Bloons Supermonkey 2]]'' (including the [[Yeti]] and [[Radadactyl (boss)|Radadactyl]]), though they still spawn Bloons when popped, implying they are controlled by the Bloons.


Website descriptions for early ''Bloons'' games frequently refer to the Bloons as "balloons". Occasionally, both "bloon" and "balloon" are used in the same text. "Balloon" was largely phased out starting in ''[[Bloons TD 4]]'' and has rarely appeared in game text since, though it is still occasionally used on website descriptions, such as in the store page descriptions for ''[[Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX]]''.<ref>{{cite|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.NGP.BloonsTDSix|quote=Sharpen those darts! Defend Monkey Towers from an ever-flowing stream of colorful invading balloons. As you pop, more new abilities and heroes unlock.|title=Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX - Apps on Google Play}}</ref> In ''[[Bloons TD Battles 2]]'', the description for the Gadget Balloon [[Sell Animation]] states that Bloons and balloons are not the same.
Website descriptions for early ''Bloons'' games frequently refer to the Bloons as "balloons". Occasionally, both "bloon" and "balloon" are used in the same text. "Balloon" was largely phased out starting in ''[[Bloons TD 4]]'' and has rarely appeared in game text since, though it is still occasionally used on website descriptions, such as in the store page descriptions for ''[[Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX]]''.<ref>{{cite|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.NGP.BloonsTDSix|quote=Sharpen those darts! Defend Monkey Towers from an ever-flowing stream of colorful invading balloons. As you pop, more new abilities and heroes unlock.|title=Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX - Apps on Google Play}}</ref> In ''[[Bloons TD Battles 2]]'', the description for the Gadget Balloon [[Sell Animation]] states that Bloons and balloons are not the same.

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Group artwork of various bloons in the mobile version of Bloons Supermonkey 2

Bloons are balloon-like entities that appear in the Bloons franchise. They come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, ranging from small toy balloons to enormous dirigible-like Bloons. They are often depicted as antagonistic towards monkeys, particularly in the Bloons TD series and Bloons Supermonkey series where they are treated as enemies that the player must destroy. However, some games, such as Hot Air Bloon and Bloons Card Storm, depict them as more of a neutral party that can cooperate with monkeys.

Society

Unlike the Monkeys, Bloons do not use currency.[1] Bloons are considered pranksters by the Monkeys and have a tendency of following set lanes. They also possess their own language consisting of a mix between high-pitched air sounds and squeaking,[2] though the Monkeys don't seem to know about this.[3] Bloons care for their physical health, as they have Gyms that advertise Lead abs in 15 minutes a day, as well as Ceramic boot camps and fortified protein powders.[4] Bloons are not known to keep pets.[5] When winning a battle, Bloons simply float onward to the next destination.[5]

Bloons have elected officials, which function similarly to mayors.[6] They also have a national anthem, solely consisting of rubber squeaking.[7]

Relations to monkeys

The Clever Yellow Bloon in Bloons Card Storm is a Bloon that heals Heroes. Its card artwork depicts it applying bandages to Striker Jones.

Bloons are typically depicted as enemies of monkeys. In "The Story of Monkeys vs Bloons", their relationship is depicted as a war that has waged for so long that no monkeys know when it started, and that the Bloons are constantly becoming stronger and requiring monkeys to become stronger to combat them. When asked what the Bloons do in their spare time on the Ninja Kiwi Blog, Ninja Kiwi stated that they "prepare for more attacks on the Monkeys".

Bloons are capable of inflicting severe bodily harm to monkeys, such as when a "nefarious DDT" almost mortally wounded Quincy and required him to be augmented with cybernetic implants to survive, though how they accomplish this is unclear. Bloons Card Storm depicts Bloons attacking Heroes by ramming into them, though this doesn't appear to cause much physical harm. In the Bloons series and Bloons Supermonkey series, Bloons are not usually depicted directly attacking monkeys, but in Helium Heights in Bloons Supermonkey 2, they utilize Bloptonite as a way of harming Super Monkey. The game over screen of Bloons Super Monkey depicts the Super Monkey's torn cape on a branch, although what happens to the Super Monkey himself is unclear.

In addition to harming monkeys, Bloons are able to destroy structures. In Bloons Monkey City, Monkey v Monkey allows players to attack other players' cities, and if an opponent fails to defend, the Bloons may destroy some of their buildings. In Bloons Pop!, Bloons attack and destroy multiple Scenes, such as the Monkey Town Hall and On The Beach.

While usually depicted as hostile towards monkeys, some games depict Bloons cooperating with monkeys, such as in Hot Air Bloon. In some Quests in Bloons TD 6, the Bloons cooperate with monkeys, such as them holding a truce in Bloons TD 6 Birthday Party, and a Bloon helping two Dartling Gunners in New Dart Just Dropped raise money by sending more Bloons their way.

Categories of bloons

Bloons

Bloons, also classified as Basic Bloons in Bloons Card Storm, are the smallest type of bloon in the Bloons series. They resemble conventional toy balloons and are typically the weakest type of bloon in the series, possessing less health than MOAB-Class Bloons but usually moving faster than them. Because of this, bloons appear before MOABs make their first appearance. Bloons are vulnerable against many attacks and effects to which MOAB-Class bloons are resistant or immune.

MOAB-Class Bloon

Main article: MOAB-Class Bloon

MOAB-Class Bloons are larger bloons that resemble blimps and possess greater health and size than a regular bloon, but with slower mobility. While they are typically resistant or immune against many attacks or effects, there are other attacks that are stronger or only have an effect against MOABs. The category is named after the MOAB, the first MOAB-Class Bloon introduced to the series and the most basic MOAB-Class Bloon in most games, although weaker MOAB-Class Bloons exist, such as the Mini MOAB. Bloons Card Storm has a similar classification, "Large Bloons", though it also includes large non-dirigible Bloons, such as the Weakening Gas Bloon.

Boss Bloon

Main article: Boss Bloon

Boss Bloons are very large Bloons that typically possess special mechanics and even more health than the strongest MOABs before them. They typically only appear in specific levels or events and destroying them is usually the main objective. Most games treat them as a subset of MOAB-Class Bloons.

Advanced Bloons

Advanced Bloons are a category of Bloons introduced in Bloons Card Storm, typically classified by having a unique effect while not being a MOAB-Class bloon. The Ceramic and Rainbow Bloon lack a unique effect, instead being characterized by having above average health.

Nomenclature

This menu in Even More Bloons uses both "bloon" and "balloon" to refer to Bloons.

Bloon is a corruption of "balloon". The capitalization is inconsistent and official sources often use both "Bloon" and "bloon" interchangeably. The term is sometimes used for entities that do not visually resemble conventional balloons or dirigibles, such as some bosses from Bloons Supermonkey 2 (including the Yeti and Radadactyl), though they still spawn Bloons when popped, implying they are controlled by the Bloons.

Website descriptions for early Bloons games frequently refer to the Bloons as "balloons". Occasionally, both "bloon" and "balloon" are used in the same text. "Balloon" was largely phased out starting in Bloons TD 4 and has rarely appeared in game text since, though it is still occasionally used on website descriptions, such as in the store page descriptions for Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX.[8] In Bloons TD Battles 2, the description for the Gadget Balloon Sell Animation states that Bloons and balloons are not the same.

List of Bloons

References

  1. "29th November 2024 Ninja Kiwi Blog".
  2. "18th February 2022 Ninja Kiwi Blog". Archived from the original on 9 March 2022.
  3. "What's Up At Ninja Kiwi - 4th November 2022". Reddit. Retrieved Wed, 21 May 2025.
  4. "3rd September 2021 Ninja Kiwi Blog". Archived from the original on 3 September 2021.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "What's Up At Ninja Kiwi - 16th May 2025 Blog". Reddit. Retrieved Mon, 19 May 2025.
  6. "What's Up At Ninja Kiwi? - 1st July, 2022". Reddit. Retrieved Tue, 20 May 2025.
  7. "What's Up At Ninja Kiwi? - 14th February, 2020". Ninja Kiwi. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020.
  8. "Sharpen those darts! Defend Monkey Towers from an ever-flowing stream of colorful invading balloons. As you pop, more new abilities and heroes unlock." – "Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX - Apps on Google Play".