Pryracantha

Pryracantha is a Spear-mint family plant in Plants vs. Zombies 2 first introduced in the 78.0 update along with Pea-Spartan. He can be unlocked for 250 seed packets. However, he can be unlocked for 300 gems, bought for $5.99, and available in Plant of the Week or Penny's Pursuit events. And be discounted to a lower price of 250 gems or possibly less, depending on the circumstances.
*His seed packets can be found in Lost City*
Pryracantha does piercing damage to zombies by stabbing them with their tongue, within a 5-tile distance. Dealing poisonous fire damage that pierces through, and instantly destroying any armor they have. 
By killing zombies, Pryracantha, will gain extra damage, and health with each zombie he kills; and his attacks will also become faster. this can stack up to 3 times. 
==Origins==
He is based on the Pyracantha (from Greek pyr "fire" and akanthos "thorn", hence firethorn) is a genus of large, thorny evergreen shrubs in the family Rosaceae, with common names firethorn or pyracantha. They are native to an area extending from Southwest Europe east to Southeast Asia. 
"Pyra" derives from the Ancient Greek meaning “Born of Flame”which is why he's a fire plant. 
His poisonous tongue attributes references the the seeds in the fruits are the only parts which are slightly toxic to humans. 
The "Pry" in his name represents his ability to instantly destroy any armor or shields that the zombies are using. As "Pry" means to extract, detach, or open things with difficulty. Which again, references his ability in-game.
==Almanac Entry==
==Overview==
===Plants vs. Zombies 2===
Pryracantha does piercing damage to zombies that are in a 1x 5 tile radius in front of him. His poison tongue does 40 damage, and his fire damage deal 30. Totaling to 70 damage total. Pyracantha can also pull up to 2 zombies underground if they get too close. Pryracantha will gain health and damage increases with each zombie he kills. as well as an increased attack speed.
As a fire plant, he can thaw chilled or frozen enemies, along with relighting Explorer Zombie and Torchlight Zombies' torches and Prospector Zombies' dynamite sticks. Pyracantha attacks when a zombie or tombstone appears anywhere within his area of effect. He can warm and defrost plants in a 3x3 area (the area can be larger through level upgrade),
=== Plant Food Effect ===
When given plant food, Pryracantha will pull all nearby zombies underground, and gain a damage and health boost from all killed zombies. then rapidly damage all zombies in his lane with his vines and tongue, dealing 380 damage per strike. Gaining any extra health and damage.
===Spear-mint Effect ===
When boosted by Spear-mint, Pryracantha will do an additional 990 damage per strike. And they will have extra health, and a faster attack speed for the duration of the mint. As well as pulling up to 5 zombies into the ground.
==Level Upgrades==
Level	Seed packets	Coins	Upgrades	Upgrades 	Upgrades 	Upgrades 	Upgrades	Upgrades 	Upgrades
Level	Seed packets	Coins	Sun cost	Recharge (Mediocre)	Toughness (typical)	Damage (Moderate)	Health/Damage
from zombies	Plant Food Power (Damage)	Range
1 	0 	0 	250 	15 seconds 	500 Damage 	70 Damage 	5% 	380 Damage 	Close
2 	50 	0 	250 	10.5 seconds 	550 Damage 	140 Damage 	5.5% 	540 Damage 	Close
3 	100 	0 	225 	10.5 seconds 	800 Damage 	210 Damage 	10% 	620 Damage 	Close
4 	200 	0 	225 	10.5 seconds 	950 Damage 	280 Damage 	10.5% 	700 Damage 	Close
5 	300 	0 	225 	10 seconds 	1000 Damage 	350 Damage 	20% 	780 Damage 	Close
6 	400 	0 	200 	10 seconds 	1050 Damage 	420 Damage 	20.5% 	860 Damage 	Close
7 	500 	0 	200 	5.5 seconds 	1200 Damage 	490 Damage 	25.5% 	940 Damage 	Close
8 	600 	0 	200 	5.5 seconds 	1250 Damage 	560 Damage 	30% 	1020 Damage 	Close
9 	800 	0 	175 	5.5 seconds 	1350 Damage 	630 Damage 	30.5% 	1100 Damage 	Close
10 	1,000 	0 	175 	5 seconds 	1400 Damage 	630 Damage 	40% 	1100 Damage 	Close
*Direct hit damage
^Per strike
===Mastery upgrades===
*Chance to Boost
*Instant kill to zombies
===Level Upgrades ===
Level	Upgrades	Description 		 	
 	Anger 
Boils Over	Pryracantha is angry, and hungry. But not for food; destruction feeds his rage. His default attack speed piercing damage is increased by 5%.		 	
 	Combat Training
战斗训练	gains 50% more attack power and health (150% of initial). 		 	
 	Anger 
Boils Over	Pyracantha's rage is kicking in, he needs more chaos. his attack speed is increased by 15%, with more powerful piercing damage. 		 	
 	Cell Activation
细胞活化	gains another 50% more attack power and health (200% of initial).
- 		Unchained King	He's unleashed his inner apex predator. And his damage, health, and attack speed have increased by 30%, he will strike in multiple lanes, and now that he's enraged, nothing will stop him until he's destroyed. He's a monstrous monarch. And so; let the brutal coordination begin...
-
 align="center"Fighting Power
战斗能力
 gains another 50% more attack power and health (300% of initial).
 	 	 		 	
==Strategies==
Pryracantha is a powerful plant and should be used by more experienced players. Pryracantha gets more powerful with each zombie it kills. and it's common to think he'll be unstoppable. if he was; then he'd be broken. cause Pryracantha can be killed like any other plant. so using him with cautions is key. try placing him on the front line, behind a Wall-nut (or other defensive plant) and have damage support plants in case if there any zombies with higher health like, Gargantuars or swarms of Ice Weasels or Zombie Chickens.
Pyracantha can pull up to 2 zombies underground to instantly kill them, but in swarms or large groups, it isn't helpful. there are certain zombies that can't be pulled underground. Like Gargantuars, or flying zombies.
Have a row of Pryracanthas can deal massive damage. just be weary not to rely on Pryracantha alone. as zombies can still kill him. 
==Gallery==
=== Plants vs. Zombies 2 ===
File:Pryracantha.png|HD render
File:Pryracantha second phase.png|Second phase
File:Pryracantha third phase.png|Third phase
File:Pryracantha Seed Packet.png|Seed packet
==== Old ====
File:Pryracantha render.png|HD render
File:Pryracantha Attacking.png|Unused attacking sprite
==Trivia==
*Pryracantha was originally going to be green.
*The light in Pryracantha's mouth is the fire within.
*Pryracantha's personality is inspired by Grimlock from the Transformers franchise, more notably, his Fall of Cybertron iteration. More notably, his suppressed blind rage and power.
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