Artificial Bloons

Articial Bloons are a Bloon type introduced in the Tale of the Bloons story mode. It is made out of | Zelmite and, as such, have no emotions and have no remorse regardless of how harsh or evil they act. Artificial Bloons can be spotted out of a crowd by their increased transparency. The effect on gameplay, however, is kind of creepy. Do to their lack of humanity, they will sacrifice Bloons in different ways depending on their RBE. They have a 5 percent chance of replacing any Bloon after round 20.

Distraction
Throws a Bloon near them ahead in the track. The Bloon thrown is stunned for 4.5 seconds and functions as a way for the artificial Bloon to sneak by. RBE=20-70

Rude Ride
The artificial Bloon grabs onto another bloon, upgrading to the other Bloon's speed. RBE=50-90

BloonShield
The artificial Bloon hides behind another bloon making itself immune to damage. The Bloon it hides behind takes damage instead. This lasts for a max of 10 seconds. RBE 90+