Kunai Tupistra

歪比巴卜！

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潜行开口箭(translation: Tupistra Stalker)
Kunai Tupistra pop up from the ground to damage nearby zombies.
Almanac statistics
Sun cost	200
Damage	Mediocore
Range	3x3
Special	Kunai Tupistra is able to destroy rolling obstacles when hiding
In-game statistics
Rarity (China)	Super-Rare
Unlocked	Collecting 10 Kunai Tupistra Puzzle Pieces
Costumes
Chinese English 潜行开口箭是忍界公认的一流好手，但是大家都说茄子忍者比潜行开口箭强，潜行开口箭对此并不在意，因为他认为双方的战斗方式不同，他更喜欢隐藏在阴影中确保自己的安全。 Kunai Tupistra is recognized as as one of the best ninjas in the industry, but most will argue that Auberninja is a far better ninja, Kunai Tupistra doesn't really care much honestly, and recognizes that both sides utilize completely different methods of attack. Kunai Tupistra is more about hiding in the shadows to secure a safer retreat.

Kunai Tupistra (潜行开口箭; pinyin: qiánxíng kāikǒujiàn) is a plant in Chinese version of Plants vs. Zombies 2 introduced in the 2.6.0. update as an unlockable plant for the Heian Age world.

When a zombie enters a 3x3 area around it, Kunai Tupistra jumps out of the ground and throws leaf blades at it. After attacking, Kunai Tupistra will run out of leaf blades to fire. When Kunai Tupistra runs out of leaf blades, it will hide underground until its leaves recharge.

When underground, Kunai Tupistra will not be able to be attacked by zombies entering its tile, thus, zombies will simply walk over it until it reemerges. A hiding Kunai Tupistra is also able to destroy rolling objects like a Spikeweed, but will also be destroyed in the process.

Origins

Kunai Tupistra is based on the Tupistra chinensis, a species in the genus Tupistra, which is widespread in Taiwan and in southeastern China.

Kunai Tupistra's leaf blades are based on the kunai, which are Japanese blades traditionally used as masonry trowels, but are more commonly known through their use as throwing blades typically associated with ninjas.

Almanac entry

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In English: Kunai Tupistra pop up from the ground to damage nearby zombies. Plant characteristics: Green plant Kunai Tupistra is recognized as one of the best ninjas in the industry, but most will argue that Auberninja is a far better ninja, Kunai Tupistra doesn't really care much honestly, and recognizes that both sides utilize completely different methods of attack. Kunai Tupistra is more about hiding in the shadows to secure a safer retreat.

Upgrades

Plant Food effect

When given Plant Food, Kunai Tupistra will jump out of the ground and throw multiple leaf blades around it in a 3x3 area, all zombies in this area will be heavily damaged.

Costume

Kunai Tupistra's costumed effect allows the leaf blades thrown to remain on the ground and continuously damage zombies.

Level Upgrade

Level	Upgrades	Description
	Rapid Growth 快速生长	Decreases Kunai Tupistra's recharge time by 1 second.
	Combat Training 战斗训练	Kunai Tupistra gains 50% more attack power and health (150% of initial).
	Extremely Rapid Growth 极速生长	Further decreases Kunai Tupistra's recharge time by another second.
	Cell Activation 细胞活化	Kunai Tupistra gains another 50% more attack power and health (200% of initial).
	Ability Awaken 能力觉醒	Kunai Tupistra may be boosted when planted.
	Fighting Power 战斗能力	Kunai Tupistra gains another 50% more attack power and health (250% of initial).
	720° Rotation 旋转720°	When attacking, Kunai Tupistra will fire two rounds of leaf blades.
	Fighting Power 战斗能力	Kunai Tupistra gains another 50% more attack power and health (300% of initial).

Strategies

Kunai Tupistra has good defenses against both armored and strong zombies, as it can take them out with no problem. Unfortunately, the player must prevent it from being eaten alive if the zombies try to attack it during its attacking phase. Otherwise it'll have a weaker health after being bitten for few times by a zombie. But just like Spikeweed and Spikerock, it also can be used to destroy rolling objects, such as barrels and pianos.

A good zombie that need to take care of is Knight Zombie. Kunai Tupistra can damage him as quickly as possible, well at least if there are two of them in one single lane. Planting Sweet Potatos both above or under its lane might attract few zombies and force to eat them instead, and Kunai Tupistra now has more chance to reload its kunai leaves much quicker.

Combine it with Celery Stalker for a good combo to defend yourself against stronger zombies. Just put a single Celery Stalker between two Kunai Tupistras and you're good to go. But it is only recommended to use this phase only when Kunai Tupistra hides underground while avoiding any zombies. If a zombie passes it, then they get attacked by Celery Stalker.

Gallery

HD Kunai Tupistra

HD Costumed Kunai Tupistra

Seed packet

Seed packet sprite

Puzzle Piece

Puzzle Piece sprite

Costume Puzzle Piece

Avatar sprite

Sprites

Kunai Tupistra's silhouette teaser

Another silhouette teaser of Kunai Tupistra along with Ultomato, Dollarweed Drummer, Shadow Fanilla, and a silhouette of Gumnut

Kunai Tupistra costumed and full appearance reveal

Appearance reveal at the end of the Steam Ages trailer

Another teaser featuring Kunai Tupistra

Concept art of Kunai Tupistra

seed packets in-game

Plant Food effect

Kunai Tupistra on a News Banner

Videos

Plants vs. Zombies 2 China Version Steam Ages New Animated Trailer (Atlantis Plant Revealed at End)

Steam Ages trailer with the appearance reveal at the end

Plants vs. Zombies 2 China Version New Upcoming Plant Tupistra Stalker Heian Era 16th World Demo

Gameplay demo of Kunai Tupistra

Trivia

• During its spinning animation, its costume will appear if you look closely. This likely a visual glitch.
• When Kunai Tupistra is located near the edge of the lawn, some of its kunai are still visible outside the lawn when attacking zombies. It is certainly unknown if this is an animation glitch or is unintentional.