Dumpster Zombie

Dumpster Zombie is a Zombie in Plants vs. Zombies 2, encountered in Penny's Pursuit and Arena. He arrives on the lawn in a large dumpster with wheels. The dumpster will crush any normal plants that the zombie rolls over.
Upon destruction of the dumpster, a zombie wearing a trash can lid will be released onto the lawn. This zombie behaves like a normal zombie and has no special abilities, but it has a bit more health than a normal zombie.
==Origins==
Dumpster Zombie is based off of a dumpster, which is a large trash receptacle designed to be hoisted and emptied into a truck, although the type of dumpster he resides in is based on a smaller variety.
==Overview:==
Dumpster Zombie absorbs 700 damage per shot before defeat in total. His dumpster absorbs 500 damage per shot. At 250 damage per shot, the dumpster suffers a degrade. At 500 damage per shot, the dumpster is destroyed and releases the zombie inside.
The zombie inside absorbs 200 damage per shot. At 100 damage per shot, he loses one of his arms. At 200 damage per shot, his head falls off and he dies.
==Almanac:==
==Strategies:==
In the later parts of a level, Dumpster Zombie would not be much of a threat. However, don't underestimate him when he spawns early in a level. Not only would you have to destroy the dumpster he resides in, which is very difficult to destroy with how little sun you have at the start, but also destroy the zombie inside that comes out afterwards. Thankfully, the zombie in the dumpster is not nearly as dangerous as his transportation. Spikeweed and Spikerock are this zombie's two best counters because if the dumpster runs one over, the wheels will pop and it will be destroyed instantly, leaving a weaker zombie behind. Both plants are also very cost-effective and have fast recharges. Chomper or Toadstool are also effective solutions, as both will eat the entire dumpster instantly, along with the zombie, removing them immediately. Olive Pit also works, but due to the size of the dumpster, it will need to block itself immediately, no matter how many zombies its eaten previously, so be aware.
If this zombie is getting close to your defenses, cheap slowing or freezing plants such as Snow Pea and Iceberg Lettuce can slow down its progress, allowing you to have more time to destroy it before it enters the core of your defense. In a state of emergency, most instas can instantly destroy both the dumpster and zombie.
As for the weak zombie itself, most plants would be able to easily defeat him. Chili Bean or Potato Mine can work to destroy him as cost-effective solutions, but be wary if the dumpster rolls over a Potato Mine, the zombie would survive.
==Trivia:==
*His appearance uses sprites from Trash Can Zombie (trash can lid), Stealthy Imp (dumpster), and Basic Zombie (zombie).
*Dumpster Zombie was originally made for the 2020 Zombie contest, and was resubmitted to the PvZ Wiki's Anniversary contest.
**He didn't win the Zombie Contest. Based!
**He did, however, get third for coherent theming in the Anniversary contest. They called him boring. Fair enough.
== Gallery ==
=== New (2022) ===
DumpsterZombieGNEW.jpeg|Dumpster Zombie's 2022 redesign
DumpsterZombieHDNEW.png|Dumpster Zombie's 2022 redesign in HD
=== Old (2020) ===
DumpsterZombieGrass.png|Dumpster Zombie as he appears on the lawn and the almanac
DumpsterZombieHD.png|Dumpster Zombie HD
Category:Creepes's Stuff
Category:Zombies with "Speedy" speed
Category:Zombies with "Protected" toughness