Tupistra Stalker

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潜行开口箭(literal translation: Tupistra Stalker)
Tupistra Stalker pop up from the ground to damage nearby zombies.
Statistics
Sun Cost	200
Recharge	7 seconds
Toughness	300 damage
Damage	60 damage
Attack Rest	9 seconds
Range	3×3 Nearby
Area	AoE within Range
Class	Vanguard
Quality	Super-rare
Plant Food effect	Tupistra Stalker immediately leviates and starts spinning, firing 3 rounds of darts at a 3×3 area, hides afterwards.
Tags	Short, damage, area of effect
Plant features	Green plant
In-game statistics
Unlocked	Collecting 10 Tupistra Stalker 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。 Tupistra Stalker is recognized as as one of the best ninjas in the industry, but most will argue that Eggplant Ninja is a far better ninja, Tupistra Stalker doesn't really care much honestly, and recognizes that both sides utilize completely different methods of attack. Tupistra Stalker is more about hiding in the shadows to secure a safer retreat.

Tupistra Stalker (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, Tupistra Stalker jumps out of the ground and throws leaf blades at it. After attacking, Tupistra Stalker will run out of leaf blades to fire. When Tupistra Stalker runs out of leaf blades, it will hide underground until its leaves recharge.

When underground, Tupistra Stalker will not be able to be attacked by zombies entering its tile, thus, zombies will simply walk over it until it reemerges.

Origins

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

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

Upgrades

Plant Food effect

When given Plant Food, Tupistra Stalker 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

Tupistra Stalker'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	The growth rate of the darts of Tupistra Stalker is increased, and the darts will be reloaded after 8 seconds to end the stealth. 潜行开口箭的飞镖生长速度提升，8秒后重新装填飞镖结束潜行。
	Combat Training 战斗训练	Tupistra Stalker gains 50% more attack power and health (150% of initial).
	Extremely Rapid Growth 极速生长	The skill effect of Rapid Growth is increased by 100%, and after 7 seconds, the darts are reloaded to end stealth. 快速生长的技能效果提升100%，7秒后重新装填飞镖结束潜行。
	Cell Activation 细胞活化	Tupistra Stalker gains another 50% more attack power and health (200% of initial).
	Ability Awaken 能力觉醒	Tupistra Stalker may be boosted when planted.
	Fighting Power 战斗能力	Tupistra Stalker gains another 50% more attack power and health (250% of initial).
	720° Rotation 旋转720°	When Tupistra Stalker attacks, it will spin twice continuously and launch 2 rounds of darts, causing 2 damage to all zombies within the range. 潜行开口箭攻击时会连续旋转2次并发射2轮飞镖，对范围内所有僵尸造成2次伤害。
	Fighting Power 战斗能力	Tupistra Stalker gains another 50% more attack power and health (300% of initial).

Strategies

Tupistra Stalker can be seen as an alternate version of Phat Beet, dealing more damage in a single atttack, but having to recharge for a few seconds after doing so. Sweet Potato or Garlic can help move zombies away from Tupistra Stalker's lane, protecting it. Without these plants however, it can easily be eaten right after regrowing its leaves if a zombie was on its tile.

Tupistra Stalker can quickly clear out weak groups of zombies, but will struggle against stronger ones.

Gallery

HD Tupistra Stalker

HD Costumed Tupistra Stalker

Seed packet

Seed packet sprite

Puzzle Piece

Puzzle Piece sprite

Costume Puzzle Piece

Avatar sprite

Sprites

Tupistra Stalker in the almanac

Tupistra Stalker's silhouette teaser

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

Tupistra Stalker costumed and full appearance reveal

Appearance reveal at the end of the Steam Ages trailer

Another teaser featuring Tupistra Stalker

Concept art of Tupistra Stalker

seed packets in-game

Plant Food effect

Tupistra Stalker 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 Tupistra Stalker

Trivia

• During its spinning animation, its costume will appear if you look closely. This likely a visual glitch.
• When Tupistra Stalker 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.
• For some reason, it’s possible for Tupistra Stalker to kill hypnotized zombies. It’s unknown whether this is unintentional or intentional.
  • This was fixed in later updates.
• Even though it’s an underground plant, it can be planted on planks in Pirate Seas.

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