Spungus

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Spungus is an amphibious, environmental modifier plant in Plants Vs. Zombies 2 unlocked in the Big Wave Beach Expansion - Day 9. He squeezes out water droplets that only deal 20 damage and squeezes them in a fire rate the same as a Peashooter, but when it is planted on water or puddles, or planted near water or puddles with his 3x5 radius. He will absorb that water, becomes a bloated version of himself, and gain 10 damage for each tile of water absorbed into him. For example, if he absorbed only 3 tiles of water, then he would have 50 damage. Spungus also changes his range from 3x3 to 3x4 when he has absorbed the water.
Spungus's absorbed tiles act like normal ground tiles that can be freely be planted on by any plant (except amphibious plants, of course). and can only be refilled with water again if the Spungus gets eaten. When a Spungus gets bloated, its toughness will increase from 400 toughness to 5000 toughness. Bloated Spungus can also be tapped to release a flurry of water, dealing 200 damage for 5 seconds in a 4x4 range, after this, Spungus gets dried out and cant attack anymore. It will have to rest for 15 seconds, Then it reverts back to its first stage.
== Origins==
Spungus is based of the Morchella esculenta, also known as common morel or sponge morel. one of the most popular edible mushrooms. they are known for there wrinkly, sponge-like cap.
Spungus is also based of a sponge. A member of the Porifera that's known for being very old and being able to absorb water. The design is closer to the sponges you use to clean the dishes than the ones you see in the ocean reefs.
Spungus is also based of the Spongiforma squarepantsii, a species of fungi recently found in Borneo. which are named after mega-famous cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants.
His name is a portmanteau of Sponge and Fungus.
==Almanac Entry==
Note: The stats shown below only apply to Level 1
== Upgrades==
===Plant Food Effect===
When fed Plant Food, Spungus will suck up all available water and puddles, then will squeeze all of the water out. Dealing 500 damage to all zombies on the lawn for 5 seconds, after this. Spungus will be completely dry up and will take 20 seconds to re-hydrate.
===Enforce-mint Effect===
When boosted by Enforce-mint, Spungus's water now do 15 more damage and squeezes 25% faster.
===Costumed Effect ===
Zombies that survived are stunned for 6 seconds.
==Strategies==
Spungus may not look like a lot but it can be devastating if combo'd with the right plants.
Spungus is not that impressive at first, an amphibious plant that deals 20 damage in a 3x3 area isn't very good for most situations, but Spungus's ability switch's everything up. It can absorb water and puddles to gain 10 damage and a 3x4 range. This is a medium amount of damage and a good range but it does this a 3x5 radius. meaning that it can absorb up to 15 tiles of water, which adds up to 170 damage. meaning that this can become an absolute beast if used in Big Wave Beach as the world is basically filled with water. This gives him value in the early-mid game due to his decent damage output, low cost, and fast recharge.
Bloated Spungus's also have a secondary use of being a defensive plant. Bloated Spungus's toughness increases from a measly 400 to 5000 toughness. Making it a great choice for defense due to not needing a specific amount of water or puddles to reach this amount of toughness. Bloated Spungus can also be tapped on to release a flurry of water, dealing massive damage in a 4x4 area for 5 seconds, but will have to recharge for 15 seconds. This is recommended to use only as a last resort when a horde of zombies eats most of all of your plants.
Spungus can combo well with Aqua Vine. Aqua Vine creates puddles for aquatic plants to be planted on land where they normally couldn't. Spungus can use this to his advantage. By planting multiple Aqua Vines (We recommend atleast 4 Aqua Vines), Spungus can use those puddles to buff himself without having to be in a ocean environment. Aqua Vines themself are cheap, only costing 125 sun, and has a fast recharge of 10 seconds, making him easily accessible in the early-mid game. 
==Gallery==
==Trivia==
*this was made for a Spungbob contest so I based it off a shroom named after Spungbob
*His almanac references Spungbob's famous quote "I'm ready!"
*Sponges are apart of the Animalia kingdom (for the bonus points)
Category:Plants
Category:Mushrooms
Category:Amphibious plants
Category:Environment Modifiers
Category:Big Wave Beach related