Talk:Cold Snapdragon/@comment-26863532-20160905003055/@comment-26593304-20160905032727

It essentially comes down to a few things:

1. Versatility. Snapdragon itself is rather versatile in how it can be used in a defensive strategy. Cold Snapdragon, being a "direct upgrade" of Snapdragon, can be used in the same way. However, due to its ice element, it can now be used in conjunction with ice plants such as Iceberg Lettuce, whereas Snapdragon's flames would nullify any ice effects.

2. Damage output. Naturally, by itself this isn't a threat. However, in numbers, the way most defense plants are used, it can take down a Buckethead reliably. Compare this to Snapdragon, which deals more damage per hit but still needs some help taking down a Bucket. This unusual strength comes from Cold's slowing ice effect, which allows it to deal more damage by slowing a Zombie's speed, and therefore allowing it to be hit more often. Lastly,

3. Elemental effect. The ice effect is literally the only reason this thing is better than Snap. As stated above, the ice (1) doesn't interfere with other ice plants, (2) allows it to deal more damage, and, though not stated above, (3) gives its PF effect, although weaker in strength than Snap, an Iceberg Lettuce freeze effect, making it much more useful in taking down large targets by stopping them in their tracks so they can take more damage.

Pardon the long post, but that's really all there is to it.