Aztec Marigold

Aztec Marigold is the 6th new plant introduced in Plants vs. Zombies: World Tour and is the 11th new plant introduced in Mexico. While it does not directly attack the zombies, every 15 seconds it summons a ghostly version of the Aztec Zombie which attacks on its own.
==Origins==
Aztec Marigold is based off of the Mexican marigold, a species of flowering plant in the genus Tagetes native to Mexico.
Aztec Marigold's name is a mix of the Mexican marigold, the last part of the name, and the Aztecs, a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from 1300 to 1521. The name also refers to Aztec Marigold's ability to spawn in Aztec Zombies, and its design is based on the flower patterns spanning across Lost City's temple design.
==Upgrades==
===Family Tree===
Aztec Marigold belongs to the Acaciassist family tree due to its ability to summon zombies aids to help in the fight. If Acaciassist has been chosen for a level, Aztec Marigold will summon an Aztec Zombie every 7 seconds, and the ghostly Aztec Zombie will have higher health. However, its recharge time will be increased to 27 seconds.
===Taco Ability===
When Aztec Marigold is boosted by Tacos, it will summon two Aztec Zombies and will summon more ghostly Aztec Zombies whenever one dies. However, her sun cost will increase to 275.
==Almanac Entry==
Sun Cost: 200
Recharge Time: Mediocre (18 seconds)
Summoning Rate: 15 seconds
Zombie Summoned: Ghostly Aztec Zombie (Reinforced health, hungry speed, fast attack speed, 2-3 damage per attack)
Plant Type: Regular
Description: Aztec Marigolds summon a ghostly Aztec Zombie to help its cause
Almanac Entry: Believe it or not, Aztec Marigold actually feels things. It is empathetic towards friends. It experiences emotions. Like absolute joy from tormenting zombies.
Family Tree: Acaciassist
Tree Boost: 7 second summon rate, +5 Aztec Zombie health, and 27 second cooldown
Taco Boost: 2 zombies per summon, reanimates dead Aztec Zombies, and costs 275 sun
Where Obtained: Mexico, B-3: Tesoro Misterioso
==Strategies==
Aztec Marigold is not viable for single-plant defences given its firing rate, sun cost and recharge time combined. When boosted by Family Trees and Tacos it will be more dangerous but will be harder to access. Plants that can hit multiple targets like Bloomerang, Spikeweed or Laser Bean can help support it. That being said, its value is great due to how much damage the ghostly Aztecs do in quick succession and should not be ignored. And while they can only attack one target at a time, having multiple Marigolds can prove to put a strain on zombies. The best place to put them would be behind your sun-producing plants.
Aztec Marigold's Taco and Tree boosts are much more valuable in the long run like in a multi-flagged level or a Survival Endless or Last Stand level because of how many you can put down in each lane which increases their stalling and damage output.
==Gallery==
File:HDAztec Marigold.png|HD Aztec Marigold
File:Aztec MarigoldMexico.png|Aztec Marigold in Mexico
File:Aztec ghost.png|The ghostly Aztec Zombie it summons
===Trivia===
*Aztec Marigold is the first plant in World Tour to use gender-neutral pronouns, using it/itself when referring to the plant.
*Aztec Marigold returns in Character Clash as a playable fighter, where they use the Aztec Zombie ghosts as a puppet to fight.
*Aztec Marigold shares a similar ability to the greatest plant ever created, Zoybean Pod.
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