Treasure Pirate Zombie

Treasure Pirate Zombie be a fearsome new Zombie introduced in the 11.6.3 update of Plants vs. Zombies 2 as part of the "Pirate Treasure Trove" Arena Season.
Ahoy, matey! Brace yerselves for the Treasure Pirate Zombie! With a chest strapped to his back like a pirate's pride, this salty dog marches across yer lawn in search o' treasure—and he ain't lettin' go without a fight! Once ye send him to Davy Jones' Locker, he drops his cursed chest right where he falls. But be warned, ye scurvy landlubbers, the chest can't be smashed to splinters! It'll take 10 to 15 seconds to pry open, revealin' ancient relics that curse yer plants or heaps o' riches blockin' yer precious tiles. And if ye be too slow, the chest vanishes back into the abyss after 30 seconds. Arrr, treasure’s a dangerous thing, innit?
==Origins==
Arrr, the origins o' pirates be as old as the seas themselves, matey! Back in ancient times, sea dogs and coastal marauders prowled the waters, raidin' ships and plunderin' towns. But it weren't until the late 1600s and early 1700s, the so-called Golden Age o' Piracy, when pirates truly made their mark. Ye see, when the great empires of Europe sent their navies across the oceans, they hired privateers—legal pirates, if ye will—to raid enemy ships. But once the wars cooled and the contracts dried up, many a privateer turned to full-blown piracy, plunderin’ any vessel they fancied in the Caribbean, Atlantic, and even the Indian Ocean. With no king or country to swear to, these scallywags lived by their own code, takin' what they pleased and answerin' to none but the sea. A life o' gold, glory, and freedom be the pirate’s creed, and their tales be echoin' through the ages!
Treasure Pirate Zombie be modeled after a classic pirate archetype, sportin' all the hallmarks of a scurvy seadog. Dressed in a blue jacket, a menacing black pirate hat adorned with a skull and crossbones, and clompin' along on a trusty peg leg, he carries a heavy treasure chest on his back, ready to haul his plunder. This salty swashbuckler looks like he just staggered off a ghost ship, eager to claim the riches of yer garden!
The treasure chest carried by the Treasure Pirate Zombie be a plain, unadorned box, lackin' any grand features or flair. This simplicity might just reflect the cold truth of pirate life—most were as replaceable as the next when it came to lootin' and plunderin'. The chest be nothin' more than a tool for greed, just like the pirates themselves, who'd trade their lives for the promise o' gold.
File:Image 2024-09-21 113400865.png|An image of what a pirate may have looked like in the past.
File:Image 2024-09-21 113432665.png|An example of what could be inside a treasure chest looted by pirates.
== About ==
Arrr, the Treasure Pirate Zombie be a tricky scallywag on the lawn. At first glance, he seems like a regular zombie, shamblin' along at a slower pace than most. But don’t be fooled, matey—once ye send him to his doom, he drops his cursed treasure chest, and that's where the real trouble begins. After 10 to 15 seconds, the chest opens, bringin' chaos upon yer lawn for a good 30 seconds. This chest o’ his can do one o’ three devious things. First, it might unleash a rain o' coins and gems, makin' 6 random tiles unusable for a spell and destroyin’ any plants in its path. Or, it may release the dreaded Pirate Legend’s Curse—any zombies that fall within a 3x3 radius o’ the chest be reborn as skeletons, with only 50% o' their health, but twice the thirst for battle. And if ye be truly unlucky, the chest might be filled with bird food, summonin' a swarm of 3 to 5 hungry parrots every 15 seconds, who feast for a bit before they swoop in and snatch up yer plants. Of course, if luck’s on yer side, ye may find plant food or shiny coins instead—but that be a rare treasure, indeed.
== Almanac Entry ==
==Overview==
Arrr, the Treasure Pirate Zombie be a tough ol' seadog, absorb'n a hefty 500 damage afore he’s sent to Davy Jones' Locker. As fer his pace, he ain't in no hurry—movin' at a slow crawl o' 0.13 tiles per second, like a ship sailin' against the wind.
==Encounters==
===Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time===
Ye’ll find the Treasure Pirate Zombie sailin' the seas of the 'Pirate Treasure Trove' Arena Season, ready to cause mischief! But beware, matey, for he also makes an appearance at Piñata Parties, lookin' to raid yer hard-earned loot.
==Strategies ==
Arrr, the Treasure Pirate Zombie be a tricky foe to counter, thanks to his cursed treasure chest abilities! At first glance, he seems easy pickin's with his slow crawl and slightly above-average health. But beware, matey! That heavy chest makes him immune to knockback, so plants like Spring Bean or Hurrikale won't send him flyin'. However, there be a way to rid yerself of the chest entirely: lure that scallywag into the water! Use plants like Hot Date or Sweet Potato to tempt the Treasure Pirate Zombie to his watery doom, and ye’ll send that treasure chest to Davy Jones’ Locker for good!
The treasure o' the Treasure Pirate Zombie be a fearsome thing, capable of wreakin' havoc on yer plant defenses! That heavy chest crushes any plants beneath it, so steer clear of ground-based plants like Spikeweed, or they’ll be flattened faster than a cannonball! But fear not, matey! The chest won’t spring to life for 10 to 15 seconds after droppin' onto yer lawn, givin' ye a chance to bolster yer defenses or lure other zombies away from the cursed loot. Use that time wisely, or ye might find yerself in a heap o' trouble!
That treasure chest be a veritable trove of surprises, with a chance to hold four different treasures!
First, it might unleash a torrential downpour of golden coins and gems from the heavens, rainin' down upon 6 random tiles and crushin' any plants that dare to stand there. These shiny riches be off-limits for new plantin' until the chest finally shuts, so ye best deploy plants with multi-lane capabilities to keep yer firepower intact! 
Next, the chest may contain the curse of a pirate legend, activatin' a foul magic that brings any zombies that fall within a 3x3 area back to life as skeletal forms, but with only 50% of their health! Stallin' plants like Stallia or Stunion be yer best bet here, as those boney brigands will crumble once the treasure chest closes. 
Then there be a bounty of bird food, summonin' 3 to 5 raucous parrots every 15 seconds while the chest remains open. These feathered fiends gobble up the food and make off with one of yer plants before flyin' away, so deploy inexpensive plants or those that can handle the feathered menace, like Bonk Choy or Snapdragon. 
But fear not, matey, for if ye find Plant Food or coins within the chest, that be a boon, not a bane, helpin' ye bolster yer defenses like a true captain of the seas!
Treasure Pirate Zombie be a right nuisance if ye don’t handle him with care! Keep that scallywag as far from yer plant defenses as ye can! But if he does make it to yer lawn, fire plants be a surprisingly effective way to scorch the chest once ye’ve sent him to Davy Jones' Locker. Fire Peashooter or Pepper-pult could serve ye well in this battle! And don’t forget about those Instant Plants, matey! They can take down the Treasure Pirate Zombie and the chest while he’s carryin’ it, but beware—the chest itself won’t be destroyed until it drops on a tile. So, keep a keen eye and a steady hand, or ye might find yerself swamped in trouble!
==Gallery==
Feast yer eyes below on a bounty of images featuring the notorious Treasure Pirate Zombie! Arrr, take a gander at this scallywag in all his glory!
File:Treasure Pirate Zombie2.png|A HD image of Treasure Pirate Zombie on the lawn.
File:Treasure thing.png|A HD image of Treasure Pirate Zombie on the Pirate Seas lawn.
File:Pirate small.png|An image of Treasure Pirate Zombie on the lawn.
File:Small pirate2.png|An image of Treasure Pirate Zombie on the Pirate Seas lawn.
File:Alma pirate.png|An image of Treasure Pirate Zombie in the Surburban Almanac.
File:Treasure Pirate Zombie.png|A HD blank image of Treasure Pirate Zombie.
==Trivia==
*This was an entry for the TALK LIKE A PIRATE 48 HOURS CONTEST.
*This page was made by ShogunyanMasterOFish.
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