Scaredy-shroom

The Scaredy-shroom is a long-range mushroom intended as a replacement for Peashooters during the night levels. It is unique in that it hides when zombies get too close.

Usage
Put them behind your Puff-shrooms on night levels after you've established some sun production.

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Scaredy-shroom

Scaredy-shrooms are long-range shooters that hide when zombies get near.

Damage: normal

Special: Stops shooting when enemy is close.

"Who's there?" yells Scaredy-shroom, voice timid. "Go away. I don't want to see anybody. Unless it's the man from the circus.

Strategy
Scaredy-shrooms are helpful due to their low cost and high range, however they hide (stop shooting) if a zombie gets within a square of them (in any direction) and can still be eaten. Only plant these on the far left of your other defenses, and don't neglect the nearby lanes, seeing as they hide if a zombie gets close in any of the adjacent lanes. Don't bother with Scaredy-shrooms at all during the day, as Peashooters cost exactly the same (when you count the Coffee Bean), don't hide when enemies get close, and fire peas that can be set on fire.

Trivia

 * A glitch in the game is that when hidden, the Scaredy-shroom can't be squashed by a Gargantuar. Luckily this can be useful.