Dark Alchemy

Dark Alchemy is a Brain Buster exclusive to Dark Ages in Plants vs. Zombies 2. The lawn in this Brain Buster has magic potions placed on some tiles; these have the ability to grant either speed or toughness bonuses to zombies that step on them. Effects will stack up to three times per potion. Zombies hypnotized by Hypno-shroom can also be affected by potions. Plants can not be planted on these tiles. During Dark Alchemy levels, potions will continuously spawn on empty tiles. The only way to destroy potions is by crushing it such as a hypnotized Gargantuar or a Barrel Roller Zombie's barrel.

Strategies

 * See Dark Ages - Night 9 or Dark Ages - Night 17 for more strategies.

In this Brain Buster, it is highly recommended to bring the Fume-shroom, Bonk Choy, Grave Buster, Wall-nut, and Iceberg Lettuce. Then, you can bring anything after that. Plant three rows of Fume-shrooms, a row of Bonk Choys, and a row of Wall-nuts. Use the Iceberg Lettuce in emergencies. You can use the same strategy, but replace the Bonk Choy with the Magnifying Grass. If Knight Zombies, Wizard Zombies, or Jester Zombies get a hold of any potion, this can be damaging. Do not forget the Sun-shrooms, as they are very essential and are cheaper than Sunflowers. Instant-kills or Chili Beans are also recommended, as they can eliminate a zombie easily if one has consumed too many potions.

Trivia

 * Dark Alchemy is the first Brain Buster that has objects that helps zombies get to the player's house. It is also the first Brain Buster that does not have a tutorial level.
 * This Brain Buster refers to early usage of alchemy and black magic during the actual Dark Ages.
 * If a hypnotized Gargantuar walks past a potion, the potion will appear to be in front of it.
 * Dark Alchemy is the third Brain Buster that allows the player to choose their own plants, the first being the Powder Keg in Kung-Fu World, and the second is Sun Bombs in the Far Future.
 * When an affected zombie dies, it reverts to its normal size and then starts its normal death animation.
 * The name of this Brain Buster was revealed in a survey from PopCap Games.
 * Gargantuars can smash potions but it is unknown why the Zombie King cannot smash the potions, despite crushing them.
 * Other zombies that can crush plants like Barrel Roller Zombie and Pianist Zombie can destroy potions too.
 * Dark Alchemy and Bulb Bowling are the only world exclusive Brain Busters to have only two levels, rather than the normal three.
 * In the Chinese version, these levels are in a Special Delivery format.
 * If a Zombie boosted by a potion eats a Chili Bean, the Zombie will die and return to its normal form.
 * This is a first Brain Buster that was used in a Piñata Party, specifically, the Valenbrainz 2016 parties.
 * All zombies that can be affected by potions can stockpile them.

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