User blog:Dekagamer7X9/Cactus (PvZ 2) Page

What is this blog post? It's here to show that PvZ 2 Cactus can have it's own page without repeating information. Let's see what I mean....


 * For the version in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, see Cactus (PvZ: GW).


 * For the version in Plants vs. Zombies, see Cactus.

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"Indeed, Cactus has changed over time, User Dave. Now she fires a thorn for ranged damage, but hides for ground damage when zombies approach."

- Penny

Cactus is an premium plant in Plants vs. Zombies 2. It is thematically tied to Neon Mixtape Tour Side A. It was first showcased in Piñata Parties advertising the aforementioned world update. It was released on August 18th, 2015.

It is significantly different in the second game, functioning almost completely differently. It is a mixture of Bloomerang and Spikeweed. It shoots a spike that goes through two or three zombies and it hides when zombies are close to it like a Scaredy-shroom and then deals ground damage like Spikeweed. Each spike deals 1.5 normal damage shot piercing up to three zombies and the ground damage is the same as Spikeweed. Cactus's shots can be deflected by Jester Zombie, but its Plant Food effect shots cannot.

Etymology
Cactus could be inspired by any number of members of the genus Cactacae, but it most resembles a saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), albeit with a red flower instead of a white one.

Almanac Entry
Sun cost: 175

DAMAGE: Normal

RANGE: Multi-Hit

RECHARGE: Fast

Cactus fires a penetrating thorn that can damage multiple enemies!

Special: hides and does ground damage when zombies are near

Things have really changed for Cactus lately. Book deals, movies, truck show appearances... she's just trying to focus on staying humble and launching thorns like always.

Plant Food
Cactus' spikes become supercharged with electricity, increasing their maximum penetration capability by two. Cactus will also deal doubled damage for the remaining duration of its life, whether it is shooting or hiding underground.

Strategies
Cactus's main strength is its versatility: It can be planted at the back to shoot incoming zombies, as well as a frontline plant to damage enemies like Spikeweed. Compared to other penetrating plants such as Laser Bean and A.K.E.E., Cactus also boasts a relatively high damage output, which can be further enhanced with Plant Food. However, its unreliable penetration capability makes Cactus not as reliable against large groups of zombies.

Cacti are good against Zombie Chickens and Ice Weasels as they can pierce through many of them at a time. Cactus is also a good counter for Shield Zombie, Barrel Roller Zombie, and Pianist Zombie, as its spikes can pierce through each of the zombie's barricades. Because when it hides it acts like a Spikeweed, it can instantly kill Barrel Roller Zombie's barrel and Pianist Zombie; however, Cactus will be sacrificed, even if it has Plant Food with it. On the other hand, Cactus cannot damage Excavator Zombie, even if its spikes bypass him.

In Neon Mixtape Tour, Cactus has an advantage on most zombies encountered in this world, as their jams do not have a major effect on the Cactus: Punk Zombie cannot kick it, MC Zom-B cannot use its microphone attack against Cactus, Glitter Zombies cannot instantly destroy the Cactus and Breakdancer Zombies and the zombies it kicks can still be affected by Cactus's ground attack. This makes the Cactus a great option to use in this respective world. However, the only thing to look out for is Hair Metal Gargantuar's sonic blast, as it will instantly kill Cacti that is not hiding.

Trivia

 * Cactus, Celery Stalker, and Scaredy-shroom are the only plants that hide.
 * It is the only plant returning from the first game with significantly different abilities.
 * Although the spikes penetrates various zombies, Excavator Zombie is immune to it, as the spikes hit the shovel, glance off (missing the Excavator Zombie completely) and continue to the next zombie.
 * It is the second plant with a Plant Food effect that lasts until it is destroyed, the other being Torchwood.
 * In Cactus' case, it cannot be eaten (unless a Zombie Bull attempts to); it can only be killed by rolling or smashing attacks, lasers from a Gargantuar Prime or Turquoise Skull Zombie, or if a Jester Zombie can damage it as fast as possible with the "help" of other straight-shooting plants. Additionally, MC Zom-B can kill it in some cases.
 * An advertisement for Summer Nights in July accidentally leaked the return of Cactus prematurely.
 * With Cactus' return, all Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare plant classes appear in both Plants vs. Zombies and Plants vs. Zombies 2.
 * Cactus does not hide from Zombie Bulls.
 * The vocal noise Cactus makes is from its Garden Warfare appearance.
 * Cactus, Celery Stalker, and Potato Mine are the only "underground" plants that cannot be planted directly on Lily Pads in Big Wave Beach. Despite this, they can technically be planted on Lily Pads if they are planted on wet sand first and then Lily Pads.
 * It can instantly destroy pianos, despite the fact that they do not have any visible wheels. This also happens to Spikeweed and Spikerock.
 * It is seen wearing a costume in the Neon Mixtape Tour, Side A trailer while in the Side B trailer, it does not wear a costume.
 * Cactus, along with Pea-nut, are the only money premium plants to appear in Zomboss battles. In addition, Cactus is the only plant attached with the first part of a world that appears in a boss battle, presumably because using Electric Blueberry.