Jerry Bomb

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Jerry Bomb is a plant in Plants vs. Zombies 2. He is the Gizmo plant for the Bombard-mint family, and he explodes when planted, dealing colossal damage to everything that happens to be hanging out or otherwise loitering in his wake. His explosion also comes with a number of secondary effects, ranging from firing off a number of bouncing grapes to showering the lawn with , which makes sure that any reasonable zombie (which isn't most of them) will think twice before stepping foot on the lawn ever again.
Only one Gizmo plant can be brought into a level, and only one can exist at a time. They are not damaged or affected by zombie attacks. Gizmos consume all plants of their family when planted, and gain extra power based on the total sun value of the plants consumed. For example, if a Gizmo were to consume 1100 sun worth of plants, they would reach Phase 5 and be considerably stronger than Phase 1. All Gizmo plants have 10 Phases, with new abilities added at Phase 5 and Phase 10 - this is not a rule that Jerry Bomb follows.
Jerry Bomb requires 2000 "seed packets" to unlock. Every time you get a seed packet for an Bombard-mint family plant, Jerry Bomb also gets 1 seed packet. Therefore, to unlock her, you must collect a total of 2000 Bombard-mint family seed packets. Jerry Bomb cannot be upgraded and has no Mastery levels.
Gizmo plants are designed to thrive in Arena, especially when fighting Dr. Zomboss, and are not made for Adventure.
== Origins ==
	In a shocking turn of events that no one could have foreseen, Jerry Bomb is based on Cherry Bomb, a plant in Plants vs. Zombies 2. Cherry Bomb is a plant who explodes in a 3x3 area, dealing heavy damage to any unlucky zombies in their range. Cherry Bomb is often the first explosive plant the player receives in most games, which isn't true of Jerry Bomb.
== Almanac Entry ==
== Gizmo Phases ==
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|-|Phase 1=
0-300 sun
|-|Phase 2=
300-600 sun
|-|Phase 3=
600-900 sun
|-|Phase 4=
900-1200 sun
|-|Phase 5=
1200-1500 sun
|-|Phase 6=
1500-1800 sun
|-|Phase 7=
1800-2100 sun
|-|Phase 8=
2100-2400 sun
|-|Phase 9=
2400-2700 sun
|-|Phase 10=
2700+ sun
</tabber>
==History==
===August 23rd, 2024===
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==Strategies==
Jerry Bomb, like all other Gizmo plants, requires an enormous amount of sun to max out. A strategy that can be used is to stall out the early waves with or and to get down as many as possible, only to later replace them with and . As most of your sun should be going into Bombard-mint family plants for Jerry Bomb to sacrifice, you'll want a cost-efficient defense - a column or so of or something else that can target either multiple lanes or the full lawn should suffice.
Another effective strategy is to use on your sun-producing plants early on to quickly generate the necessary sun for Jerry Bomb. By leveraging Plant Food on , you can accelerate your sun production, enabling you to reach higher phases of Jerry Bomb faster. Combining this with the use of to duplicate your sun producers or even Jerry Bomb itself can give you an edge, especially in later levels where sun accumulation is more challenging.
Timing is crucial when deploying Jerry Bomb. If you manage to reach Phase 5 or higher, consider using him strategically during the toughest zombie waves or when Dr. Zomboss appears. His explosion not only deals massive damage but also triggers a cascade of effects like the Grapes of Wrath and the Potato Army, which can clear the field or at least weaken stronger enemies. Keep an eye out for the cooldowns on other Bombard-mint plants, as Jerry Bomb's power is amplified based on the sun cost of these plants when consumed.
Lastly, remember that Gizmo plants, including Jerry Bomb, are most potent in Arena modes, particularly against Dr. Zomboss. In Adventure mode, they can be more challenging to utilize effectively due to the limited sun resources and the specific nature of the stages. In Arena, however, their high sun cost can be offset by the longer duration of battles and the potential for higher sun generation, making Jerry Bomb an ideal choice for handling large waves of powerful zombies.
== Demonstration ==
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== Gallery ==
JerryBombHD.png|Jerry Bomb HD
== Trivia ==
*Jerry Bomb was released on August 23rd, 2024, exactly two years after the first Gizmo - - was released.
*Did you know that the earliest known reference to a bomb is from around 1044 AD?
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