Frankenpine

Franken-Pine is an unusual plant that resembles a large, stitched-together pinecone, with a weird grin and glowing eyes that exude an eerie charm. This charming plant possesses the unique ability to transform any zombie within its 3x3 radius into a loyal plant ally, turning the tides of battle in your favor. With its eerie personality and surprising power, Franken-Pine makes for an excellent defensive option, proving that even the most mundane zombie can become a valuable companion when given a chance!
== Origins ==
Franken-Pine is inspired by the classic Frankenstein's monster, combining elements of nature and the macabre. Its design echoes the iconic stitched-together aesthetic of Frankenstein, reimagined as a pinecone. This quirky plant embodies the spirit of innovation, showing that even the simplest of forms can be transformed into something extraordinary. The ability to convert zombies into plants reflects themes of redemption and second chances, making Franken-Pine a unique addition to the garden that challenges the norms of the zombie apocalypse.
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== Strategies ==
Early Control: Place Franken-Pine in the middle of a row to target groups of zombies. Its ability to turn zombies into plants in a 3x3 radius can help turn the tide in large waves by converting stronger zombies into defensive allies, reducing the pressure on your backline.
Pair with Support Plants: Combine Franken-Pine with defensive plants like Wall-nut or Tall-nut. Franken-Pine works best when zombies are funneled toward it slowly, giving it time to convert them. Wall-nuts can stall zombies, allowing Franken-Pine to maximize its ability.
Use in High-Traffic Lanes: Place it in lanes where you expect large zombie waves to walk through. This will ensure Franken-Pine’s ability targets multiple zombies at once, making it more efficient.
Frontline Placement: Place Franken-Pine near the middle-front of your lawn. Its 3x3 conversion radius requires it to be closer to the zombie horde, so you want to keep it safe with other plants, while still in range to activate its ability.
Counter Tough Zombies: Use Franken-Pine against tougher zombies like Football Zombies or Bucketheads. By converting them into plants, you eliminate strong threats and gain powerful plant allies that can help fight.
Plant Food Boost: Franken-Pine can be devastating when given plant food. Use it in clutch moments to clear waves of zombies, especially when overwhelmed by fast or armored enemies, converting the entire group into plants.
Surround with Offense: While Franken-Pine provides conversion, it's important to support it with strong offensive plants like Gatling Pea or Fire Peashooter. This way, while Franken-Pine works its magic, offensive plants can pick off remaining threats.
== Gallery ==
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Category:Plants