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[[Category:{{{game}}}]] Pool is the third area and the stage of the third set of ten levels in Adventure Mode. It is the backyard of the house in which the player lives, but unlike the front lawn (where the day and night stages take place) there are six rows on the lawn instead of five. The middle two rows are the pool. Before the player buys Pool Cleaners, Lawn Mowers in the pool rows will kill only the first zombie that steps out of the water, and then splash into the pool. During the final wave in any pool level, Ducky Tube Zombies of all three and types will surface from a four by two rectangle at the far right of the pool with or without seaweed on their heads.


On the back side of the backyard, there are different types of ladders placed on the fence so the zombies can enter. However, it is unknown how can zombies that have heavy loads, counting the Gargantuar, can climb the ladders, especially the wooden ladders that would get wrecked due to heavy weight.

Because of the watery aspect of this area, some new plants and zombies are encountered. On the defensive side, the Lily Pad was added so non-aquatic plants can be planted in the water, and Tangle Kelp to help defeat aquatic zombies. Also, Squash, Threepeater, Jalapeno, Spikeweed, Torchwood, and Tall-nut are unlocked.

Backyard

Pool (backyard)

Audio and Video

Plants_vs_Zombies_Soundtrack_Pool_Stage

Plants vs Zombies Soundtrack Pool Stage

The music of the pool stage (called Watery Graves)


The Pool soundtrack.

List of levels

Adventure Mode

Level Plants Zombies Flags
3-1 Choice Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 One
3-2 Choice Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Buckethead Zombie1 Newspaper Zombie1 Football Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Two
3-3 Choice Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Snorkel Zombie1 Two
3-4 Choice Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Pole Vaulting Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Buckethead Zombie1 Newspaper Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Snorkel Zombie1 Three
3-5 Peashooter1 Cherry Bomb1 Wall-nut1 Lily Pad1 Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Football Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Snorkel Zombie1 Two
3-5 (DS) Four Peashooter1 Two Wall-nut1 Four Lily Pad1 Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Pole Vaulting Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Buckethead Zombie1 Newspaper Zombie1 Football Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Snorkel Zombie1 Zero
3-6 Choice Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Zomboni1 Zombie Bobsled Team1 Two
3-7 Choice Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Buckethead Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Snorkel Zombie1 Zomboni1 Zombie Bobsled Team1 Three
3-8 Choice Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Dolphin Rider Zombie1 Two
3-9 Choice Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Pole Vaulting Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Buckethead Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Zomboni1 Zombie Bobsled Team1 Dolphin Rider Zombie1 Three
3-10 Lily Pad1 Squash1 Threepeater1 Tangle Kelp1 Jalapeno1 Spikeweed1 Torchwood1 Tall-nut1 Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Pole Vaulting Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Buckethead Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Snorkel Zombie1 Zomboni1 Zombie Bobsled Team1 Dolphin Rider Zombie1 Three

Mini-games

Level Plants Zombies Flags
Big Trouble Little Zombie Peashooter1 Cherry Bomb1 Wall-nut1 Lily Pad1 Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Football Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Snorkel Zombie1 Three
Bobsled Bonanza Choice Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Zomboni1 Zombie Bobsled Team1 Four
Zombie Nimble Zombie Quick Choice Zombie1 Flag Zombie1 Conehead Zombie1 Pole Vaulting Zombie1 Ducky Tube Zombie1 Dolphin Rider Zombie1 Four
Last Stand Choice without Sunflower1 Puff-shroom1 Sun-shroom1 Sea-shroom1 Twin Sunflower1 Zombie, Flag Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Pole Vaulting Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Newspaper Zombie, Screen Door Zombie, Football Zombie, Ducky Tube Zombie, Dolphin Rider Zombie, Jack-in-the-Box Zombie, Ladder Zombie Five
ZomBotany 2 Choice Peashooter Zombie1 Wall-nut Zombie1 Gatling Pea Zombie1 Tall-nut Zombie1 Squash Zombie1 Jalapeno Zombie1 Three
Heat Wave Four Peashooter1 Two Wall-nut1 Four Lily Pad1 Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Screen Door Zombie, Ducky Tube Zombie, Snorkel Zombie, Zomboni, Gargantuar, Imp Zero
Buttered Popcorn Four Cob Cannon1 Zombie, Flag Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Pole Vaulting Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Newspaper Zombie, Screen Door Zombie, Football Zombie, Ducky Tube Zombie, Dolphin Rider Zombie, Jack-in-the-Box Zombie, Ladder Zombie, Gargantuar, Imp Two

Puzzle Mode

Level Plants Zombies Flags
Last Stand: Pool Lily Pad1 Repeater1 Threepeater1 Gatling Pea1 Torchwood1 Garlic1 Tall-nut1 Squash1 Zombie, Flag Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Pole Vaulting Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Football Zombie, Ducky Tube Zombie, Snorkel Zombie, Dolphin Rider Zombie Five
Last Stand Endless Choice without Sunflower1 Puff-shroom1 Sun-shroom1 Sea-shroom1 Twin Sunflower1 Zombie, Flag Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Pole Vaulting Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Newspaper Zombie, Screen Door Zombie, Football Zombie, Ducky Tube Zombie, Snorkel Zombie, Dolphin Rider Zombie, Jack-in-the-Box Zombie, Balloon Zombie, Digger Zombie, Bungee Zombie, Ladder Zombie, Catapult Zombie, Gargantuar, Imp, Giga-gargantuar (iPad) Infinite

Survival Mode

Level Zombies Flags
Survival: Pool Zombie, Flag Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Pole Vaulting Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Newspaper Zombie, Screen Door Zombie, Football Zombie, Dancing Zombie, Backup Dancer, Ducky Tube Zombie, Snorkel Zombie Five
Survival: Pool (Hard) Zombie, Flag Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Pole Vaulting Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Newspaper Zombie, Screen Door Zombie, Football Zombie, Dancing Zombie, Backup Dancer, Ducky Tube Zombie, Snorkel Zombie, Zomboni, Dolphin Rider Zombie, Jack-in-the-Box Zombie, Balloon Zombie, Digger Zombie, Pogo Zombie, Ladder Zombie, Catapult Zombie, Gargantuar, Imp, Trash Can Zombie (console) Ten
Survival: Endless Zombie, Flag Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Pole Vaulting Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Newspaper Zombie, Screen Door Zombie, Football Zombie, Dancing Zombie, Backup Dancer, Ducky Tube Zombie, Snorkel Zombie, Zomboni, Dolphin Rider Zombie, Jack-in-the-Box Zombie, Balloon Zombie, Digger Zombie, Pogo Zombie, Bungee Zombie, Ladder Zombie, Catapult Zombie, Gargantuar, Imp, Trash Can Zombie (console), Giga-gargantuar Infinite

Co-op Mode

Level Zombies Flags
Co-op Pool Zombie, Flag Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Pole Vaulting Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Newspaper Zombie, Screen Door Zombie, Football Zombie, Dancing Zombie, Backup Dancer, Ducky Tube Zombie, Snorkel Zombie, Zomboni, Dolphin Rider Zombie Three
Co-op Hard Pool Zombie, Flag Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Pole Vaulting Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Newspaper Zombie, Screen Door Zombie, Football Zombie, Dancing Zombie, Backup Dancer, Ducky Tube Zombie, Snorkel Zombie, Zomboni, Dolphin Rider Zombie, Jack-in-the-Box Zombie, Balloon Zombie, Digger Zombie, Pogo Zombie, Ladder Zombie, Catapult Zombie, Gargantuar, Imp, Trash Can Zombie Five
Co-op Endless Zombie, Flag Zombie, Conehead Zombie, Pole Vaulting Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, Newspaper Zombie, Screen Door Zombie, Football Zombie, Dancing Zombie, Backup Dancer, Ducky Tube Zombie, Snorkel Zombie, Zomboni, Dolphin Rider Zombie, Jack-in-the-Box Zombie, Balloon Zombie, Digger Zombie, Pogo Zombie, Bungee Zombie, Ladder Zombie, Catapult Zombie, Gargantuar, Imp, Trash Can Zombie, Giga-gargantuar Infinite

Plants vs. Zombies: Journey to the West exclusive

In addition to the pre-existing 10 stages, there are 3 bonus stages exclusive to Plants vs. Zombies: Journey to the West. They require gems to unlock.

Strategies

To beat any of the pool levels, the player needs to use Lily Pad (unless they are going for the Pool's Closed achievement). The pool offers a lot of new, useful plants as well. Use Torchwood to help make your peas deal more damage. Use Tall-nut to stop zombies dead in their tracks. Use Tangle Kelp for the Snorkel Zombie. You can also put a Squash or a Wall-nut on a Lily Pad, also cheap. Use Jalapeno or Spikeweed to kill Zomboni. Dolphin Rider Zombies are very tedious but they can be killed with a Tangle Kelp or a Tall-nut. For more pool strategies, see here.

Trivia

3 In 1

The three Pool ambush zombies together. Note the seaweed around them.

  • In the new iOS version, the player will receive the bacon at Level 3-4 instead of the car keys because they already had the keys in 2-2 for the Bonus Games.
  • Dancing Zombies will only be able to summon three Backup Dancers, as a fourth would be impossible to summon inside the Pool.
  • It is unknown how vehicle zombies are able to go up the ladders on the fence and onto the player's backyard. (See above)
    • In the Xbox Live Arcade version, there are no ladders leading to the Pool area, but instead, the zombies destroy the fence.
  • If a Ducky Tube Zombie is killed before it enters the pool, it will fall onto the surface of the pool just as a normal zombie will do on the lawn.
    • At this point, it loses its Ducky Tube.
  • The pool music is remixed for the music video Zombies on Your Lawn.
  • If a Balloon Zombie is shot down by a Cactus or Cattail above the Pool, the zombie will simply disappear, as it has no Ducky Tube Zombie to stay afloat.
  • If the Ice-shroom was timed right when the final flag of a level starts, the ambush zombies won't surface. That's because the pool freezes after it is placed.
  • If the player tries to plant a non-aquatic plant in the water without a Lily Pad, a message will come up, saying: "Plant a Lily Pad first". Same thing happens with Cattail.
  • The pool is the only area in the game with no Canceled mini-games.
  • There is a track in Bloons Tower Defense 4 iOS named Monkeys vs. Bloons, a parody of Plants vs. Zombies. This track is based on Pool.
  • Like Day, all of Pool plants reappear in Plants vs. Zombies 2.
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Areas
Plants vs. Zombies
Player's House Day ยท Night ยท Pool ยท Fog ยท Roof (Night Roof)
Other Zen Garden (Mushroom Garden ยท Aquarium Garden ยท Tree of Wisdom) ยท Crazy Dave's Twiddydinkies
Plants vs. Zombies: Endless Edition
Adventure Mode The Zombies Are Coming ยท Nightfall ยท Backyard Emergency ยท Fog ยท Roof Battle (Night Roof)
Journey to the West
The Land Demon War of the Spider Woman (Dave's Backyard Garden) ยท Three Fights With Skeleton Demon ยท Subdue the Yellow-Browed Monster ยท Outsmart the Fire Child ยท Battle of the Ox-Demon
The Sea Demon Fight the Sea Demons ยท Brave the Dragon King's Palace
Plants vs. Zombies: Great Wall Edition
Adventure Mode Day ยท Night ยท Pool ยท Fog ยท Roof (Night Roof)
Survival The Great Wall (Night) ยท Rural Backyard
Journey to the West War of the Spider Woman ยท Three Fights With Skeleton Demon ยท Subdue the Yellow-Browed Monster ยท Outsmart the Fire Child ยท Battle of the Ox-Demon
Plants vs. Zombies Adventures
Road Trip The Boonies ยท Dire Spires ยท Cadaver Cavern ยท Park-n-Perish ยท Killjoy Park ยท Sweaty Palms ยท U of Z ยท Frostbite Falls ยท Mildew Meadow ยท Grey Matter Gardens ยท The Sever Glades ยท The Sand Dooms ยท Zombitorium Manor
Player's Town Starting Area ยท The Plantagon Lot ยท The Workshop Lot ยท The Car Lot ยท The Post Office Lot ยท The Cafe Lot ยท The Fire Station Lot ยท The Flaming Lot ยท The Police Station Lot ยท The Bamboo Lot ยท The Fitness Lot ยท The Chilly Lot ยท The Sunny Lot ยท The Unlucky Lot
Plants vs. Zombies 2
Adventure Mode Ancient Egypt ยท Pirate Seas ยท Wild West ยท Frostbite Caves ยท Lost City ยท Far Future ยท Dark Ages ยท Neon Mixtape Tour ยท Jurassic Marsh ยท Big Wave Beach ยท Modern Day
Thymed Events Player's House ยท Backyard Big Top ยท The Zombosseum ยท ZCorp Takeover
Other Penny's Pursuit ยท Arena ยท Zen Garden
Plants vs. Zombies 2 (Chinese version)
Adventure Mode Ancient Egypt ยท Pirate Seas ยท Wild West ยท Kongfu World ยท Far Future ยท Dark Ages (Fright Theater) ยท Big Wave Beach ยท Frostbite Caves ยท Sky City ยท Lost City ยท Neon Mixtape Tour ยท Jurassic Marsh ยท Modern Day ยท Steam Age ยท Renaissance Age ยท Heian Age
Secret Realms Fairytale Forest ยท Haunting Halloween ยท Celebrating Chinese New Year ยท Children's Playpark ยท Parkour Party ยท Anniversary Carnival Party ยท Frostbite Caves Resurgence ยท Auspicious Snow Welcomes Spring
Other Battle ยท Penny's Pursuit ยท Arena
Plants vs. Zombies Online
Worlds Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum ยท Ancient Egypt ยท Pirate Seas ยท Far Future ยท East Sea Dragon Palace
Plants vs. Zombies: All Stars
Worlds American Suburbs ยท Primitive Tribe ยท The Great Wall ยท Ancient Egypt ยท Pirate Seas ยท Wild West ยท Kongfu World ยท Journey to the West ยท Viking World ยท Far Future ยท Dark Ages ยท Neon Mixtape Tour
Other Ranked Mode ยท Dave Cup
Plants vs. Zombies 3
Main Neighborville ยท Lost Keys Lake ยท Mt. Quesogrande
Pre-2021
Blocks Your House ยท Taco Park ยท Green Screens Theater ยท Dave's Workshop ยท Jubilee Nightclub ยท Sunnyfield Farm ยท Silicorn Lab ยท Shallot Graveyard ยท BBQ Beach ยท Mulchburger Fast Food ยท Savings & Lawn Bank
Other Devour Tower
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