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For other uses of "Super Monkey" or "Supermonkey", see Super Monkey (disambiguation).

Never fear, Super Monkey is here!
~ Super Monkey in Bloons Pop!

Super Monkey (sometimes parsed Supermonkey) is a recurring monkey in the Bloons series, debuting in Bloons Tower Defense. It is a superhero who fights Bloons by shooting darts at "hypersonic" speeds, akin to a much more powerful Dart Monkey, and is well known for its laser and plasma powers.

In the Bloons TD series, the Super Monkey is a tower with a very high attack speed, above average range, and powerful upgrades. However, it is much more expensive than any other tower overall, and it struggles against Lead Bloons, Camo Bloons, or Purple Bloons depending on the upgrades chosen. As its upgrades allow it to become the most powerful tower in the game, it is ideal for late-game strategies.

Super Monkey also appears as the eponymous character of the Bloons Super Monkey series, in which players take control of Super Monkey to pop waves of Bloons across multiple stages. The Super Monkey in this series can be augmented with a wide arsenal of weapons and upgrades, many of which are based on towers, upgrades, and other elements from the Bloons TD series.

Further information[]

This article is about Super Monkey in general. For more in-depth information on Super Monkey in the games it appears in, including its mechanics, upgrades, and statistics, see:


History[]

Bloons TD series[]

Classic Bloons TD[]

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Gameplay sprite (Flash)

The Super Monkey debuts in Bloons Tower Defense and reappears in Bloons Tower Defense 2, Bloons Tower Defense 3, and Bloons TD iOS. It is depicted as a monkey in a blue suit with an exposed tail and a yellow pentagonal emblem containing a large red letter "B"; a rather blatant parody of Superman and his logo.

In Bloons Tower Defense, the Super Monkey is a tower that throws darts extremely fast, giving it the highest overall damage output of all towers, but is very, very expensive and cannot pop frozen Bloons. It has one upgrade that increases its range significantly, but unlike other towers, it does not have a second upgrade.

In Bloons Tower Defense 2, it has a second upgrade that gives it its signature ability to shoot lasers instead of darts, increasing its pierce and allowing it to pop frozen Bloons. However, it struggles against the newly-introduced Lead Bloons.

In Bloons Tower Defense 3 and Bloons TD iOS, it can be upgraded further to shoot plasma instead of lasers, further increasing its damage output and allowing it to pop Lead Bloons. Its existing range upgrade has been converted to a higher tier of a new range upgrade; with both upgrades purchased, its range is able to cover almost the entire screen. The Super Monkey is essential for scoring high rounds in the newly-introduced Freeplay Mode.

Bloons TD 4[]

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Teaser image containing a Super Monkey

The Super Monkey returns in Bloons TD 4, Bloons TD 4 Expansion, and Bloons TD 4 Mobile. Prior to the release of BTD4, it was first seen in a teaser posted on June 25 2009, showcasing it and a few other towers on a track resembling Ocean Road.[1] It has a new design sporting a bright red cape with its emblem on it, and its laser and plasma upgrades now give it a matching visor.

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Gameplay sprite (Flash)

With the introduction of Career Rank, the Super Monkey must be unlocked at Rank 15 before it can be used. Its final upgrade allows it to shoot multiple sun rays at a time.

Bloons TD 5 / Bloons TD Battles / Bloons Monkey City[]

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Robo Monkey teaser

The Super Monkey returns in Bloons TD 5, Bloons TD Battles, and Bloons Monkey City. Prior to the release of BTD5, one of its new upgrades was teased in an image released on November 25 2011. The Super Monkey itself was later confirmed in a trailer released on December 1 2011, which also showcased many of its upgrades.[2] Its design is similar to its appearance in BTD4, though it bears a different emblem on its suit that consists of a red circle with a yellow letter "B", which can be seen in its artwork.

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Gameplay sprite (Flash)

Super Monkey

Gameplay sprite (mobile, PC, console)

With the re-addition of a second upgrade path, the Super Monkey can now be upgraded into a massive temple that sacrifices other towers to power itself up, or into a cyborg with independently-targeting cannons and a powerful robot that can instantly destroy all Bloons nearby with its new Activated Ability.

In Bloons TD Battles, it retains its appearance from BTD5, but with significant alterations to its statistics. Notably, in the mobile/PC version, its base cost is much lower.

In Bloons Monkey City, it retains its statistics from BTD5, though it has new artwork. In the mobile/PC version, a Super Monkey appears when spending Bloonstones to speed up construction of a building.

Bloons TD 6 / Bloons TD Battles 2[]

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Final logo featuring Super Monkey in the top left

The Super Monkey returns in Bloons TD 6 and Bloons TD Battles 2, where it is classified as a Magic Monkey. Prior to the release of BTD6, it was confirmed to be returning on May 30 2018 with the launch of the game's official website, on which it was revealed in the game's final logo and showcased in gameplay footage.[3][4] Its design is similar to its appearance in BTD5, though the emblem on both its suit and cape now resembles the one in BSM2 Mobile.

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Gameplay model (BTD6)

With the addition of a third upgrade path, the Super Monkey can now be upgraded to knock Bloons backwards, detect and deal more damage to Camo Bloons, and throw blades instead of darts that deal more damage to MOAB-Class Bloons. With its new tier 5 upgrades, it can also be upgraded into an even more powerful temple, a robot with an even more destructive Activated Ability, or a tower that instantly destroys any Bloon that reaches the exit.

In Bloons TD Battles 2, it retains its appearance and classification from BTD6, but with significant alterations to its statistics.

Bloons Adventure Time TD[]

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Supermonkey in the outro of Wake Up Call

Supermonkey appears as a playable character in Bloons Adventure Time TD. He is largely based on the iteration of Super Monkey in BSM2 Mobile, most notably in terms of his appearance, though his mechanics and upgrades are largely derived from the Super Monkey in the Bloons TD series. He is unlocked by completing Wake Up Call on any difficulty, in which he is encountered in the outro.

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Gameplay model

Supermonkey is a Darts-wielding character that generally focuses on high damage output over long range, with several upgrades that grant him increased damage and attack speed, as well as powerful utility in the form of immunity to negative effects. However, he is very expensive and lacks Camo detection. Both of his Activated Abilities interact with Super Fans, with one temporarily transforming them into Supermonkeys and the other sacrificing them to temporarily transform Supermonkey into a much more powerful unit.

Bloons Super Monkey series[]

Bloons Super Monkey[]

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Gameplay sprite

Super Monkey appears as the main character of Bloons Super Monkey, with his design being based on his appearance in BTD4. His movements are controlled by the player as he automatically fires twin darts straight ahead. By collecting and spending Power Blops, the player can unlock upgrades that improve his firepower, granting him new weapons or modifications. He can also collect powerups in the form of the Super Bomb, Freeze Out, and Sun God to assist him in popping Bloons.

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Game over screen

If the player manages to clear all waves and defeat the final boss, Super Monkey is seen flying into space, accompanied by fireworks. If the player gets a game over, the results screen shows Super Monkey's tattered cape hanging from a tree branch.

Bloons Super Monkey 2[]

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Gameplay sprite

Super Monkey returns as the main character of Bloons Super Monkey 2, with his design taking cues from his appearance in BTD5. Super Monkey has access to a much wider array of upgradeable weapon types, this time split into selectable arm weapons and core weapons, and he can further improve his firepower with research, Epic Powers, Special Powers, and temporary transformations in the form of Ultimate Monkeys. He is assisted by Dr. Monkey, who acts as mission control and provides said weapons and research.

Bloons Supermonkey 2 Mobile[]

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Super Monkey on the weapon equipment menu

In Bloons Supermonkey 2 Mobile, Super Monkey received a redesign with thick eyebrows, a more detailed belt, a red portion on his shirt, and a new emblem featuring a golden dart instead of a letter "B". His appearance can be customized with unlockable skins, one of which is based on his design in the Flash version.

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Gameplay model

Super Monkey's role and characteristics are largely the same as in the Flash version, though the player can now unlock Ice Monkey, Storm Monkey, and, upon completing the final level, Doctor Monkey as alternative playable characters. The former two are only distinguished from Super Monkey by having a different weapon type in place of one of his weapon types—Ice instead of Darts and Storm instead of Magic, respectively—while the latter has access to all weapon types (including Ice and Storm) and has the unique trait of repelling Bloptonite and boss-specific projectiles.

Other appearances[]

Bloons 2[]

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Level Skip in use on Thrice

In Bloons 2, using the Level Skip converts the Dart Monkey into a Super Monkey for the current level. While transformed, the player can fire a constant stream of laser beams that travel straight and can be aimed in any direction. It can destroy any Bloon or obstacle, including otherwise-indestructible Rubber Blocks and Metal Blocks, allowing the player to complete the level with ease.

A Super Monkey also appears as part of one of the random intro animations that play on the game's title screen.

Bloons Pop![]

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Super Monkey in use

Super Monkey appears as a playable monkey in the mobile puzzle game Bloons Pop!. Its design is similar to its appearance in BTD6, though it now has thick eyebrows, much like in BSM2 Mobile and BATTD. It also appears as a supporting character in some scenes.

Super Monkey throws 15 darts in quick succession, each with low damage but very high pierce, giving it high overall damage output per use. Two Super Monkeys can be merged to form the Mega Super Monkey, which throws six darts that emit Bloon-popping auras of energy.

Counterparts[]

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Super Monkey Fan Club artwork in BTD6 and Battles 2

  • The Super Monkey Storm is a recurring gameplay element that summons a squadron of Super Monkeys to heavily damage all Bloons on-screen.
  • Super Monkey Fan Club is a recurring upgrade for the Dart Monkey that allows it to transform itself and other nearby Dart Monkeys into Super Monkeys for a short time.
  • Parallel Universe is a Special Power/Powerup in BSM2 that summons "a clone from a parallel dimension" to fight alongside Super Monkey.


Merchandise[]

Super Monkey has received merchandise through the now-defunct Bloons Merchandise Store and a limited-time Makeship campaign. The former is based on its appearance in BMC, while the latter is based on its appearance in BTD6 and Battles 2.

Super Monkey Plush[]

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Promotional image

This Bloons superstar was a hero even before there were Heroes! From the start, Supermonkey has been around to help protect monkeydom from the Bloons with a charming smile, a healthy ego, and a whole lot of darts. Unmistakable in his red and blue outfit, Supermonkey can now always be by your side to save the day!

Tier 0 Supermonkey is only available for a limited time, so make sure you don’t let him fly by!

~ "Message from the Creator" blurb on the Makeship campaign

The Super Monkey Plush was first teased on July 1 2022,[5] alongside the Ninja Monkey Plush and Quincy Plush, before being confirmed on July 6.[6] The Makeship campaign for all three ran from July 15 to August 6, during which 2088 Super Monkey Plushes were sold.[7]

BTD5 Era Merchandise[]

A Super Monkey 8" Limited Edition Plush,[8] Super Duper Watch,[9] Super Monkey Uniform,[10] Laser Vision Upgrade,[11] and Super Monkey Classic[12] were all available on the now-defunct Bloons Merchandise Store.

Gallery[]

Artwork[]

Merchandise[]

Bloons Merchandise Store[]

Super Monkey Plush[]

Trivia[]

  • Super Monkey is the only monkey introduced in BTD1 that is not classified as a Primary Monkey in BTD6 and Battles 2.
  • The Super Monkey was introduced with only one upgrade, which makes it to have the least number of upgrades for an upgradable tower in the entire Bloons TD History.
  • Super Monkey's Robo Monkey upgrades seem to take inspiration from Robocop and the T-800 Terminator, whereas his Dark Knight upgrades reference Batman.
  • Super Monkey is one of two monkeys introduced in the Bloons TD series to appear in Bloons 2, the other being the Monkey Ace.
  • In BTD, BTD2, and BTD5, there are Game Hints that ask if the player has placed a Super Monkey yet.
  • According to the Ninja Kiwi Blog, Super Monkeys wear visors for their laser- and plasma-shooting upgrades in order to "contain the awesome power" from getting more powerful with each successive appearance in the series.[18]
  • Although the original Super Monkey Plush is based on the BMC counterpart, the tag refers to Bloons TD 5.

See also[]

References[]

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