Big Crunch Squash
Big Crunch Squash is a powerful Odyssey-class fusion plant exclusive to Odyssey mode, blending the strengths of its parent plants into a formidable defender with unique combat mechanics.
Combat Stats
Damage
* 1800 (First Explosion)
Attack Speed
0.5s (Radiation Zone)
Range
* 2 tiles to the left; 3 tiles to the right (Detection)
Target
* Ground, Water Zombies (Detection)
Toughness
300
Details
is a subspecies of that explodes similarly upon squashing a zombie, but with a decreased radiation zone time depending on how long has remained on the lawn.
On landing, triggers a blast with 3600 damage, with the crater remaining at the jump-off position. Afterwards, releases a ring of 36 pieces of Nuclear Debris that spreads in a circular pattern. Each nuclear debris can pierce through 2 zombies and for each hit, creates a red explosion and a red explosion without leaving a crater, each dealing 3600 damage.
After exploding, creates a Radiation Zone in a 7 × 7 tile area (minus the corners) lasting 7 - 0.25 × ('s time on the lawn) seconds, down to 0s. The radiation zone deals 3600 × remaining duration damage every 0.5s (totaling 189,000 damage). The damage is increased by ×3 against unarmored zombies.
has a detection range of 2 tiles to the left and 3 tiles to the right.
Pros
- Consistent damage — * 1800 (First Explosion) every attacks every 0.5s (Radiation Zone) provides reliable, predictable lane pressure.
- Solid range — with a range of * 2 tiles to the left; 3 tiles to the right (Detection) coverage reaches zombies before they pose immediate danger.
- Fusion synergy — Inherits beneficial traits from both parent plants, creating a well-rounded combat profile.
Cons
- Moderate toughness — 300 requires some defensive backup against heavy waves.
- Specialized range — May struggle against zombies that enter from directions outside its attack coverage.
- Resource commitment — investment is significant; early misplacement wastes valuable sun economy.
1
Position Big Crunch Squash in a lane facing regular zombie traffic so its attacks every 0.5s (Radiation Zone) attack cycle stays active and impactful throughout each wave.
2
Pair it with a wall plant in front to protect it and extend its operational time in the most exposed columns.
3
In Odyssey mode, pair Big Crunch Squash with Lumos-boosting plants to take advantage of any light-based damage multipliers.
4
Keep a copy of its recipe in reserve — Big Crunch Squash's balanced damage and range profile makes it worth replanting mid-wave if it falls.
What type of fusion is Big Crunch Squash?
Big Crunch Squash is a Odyssey fusion plant in Plants vs Zombies Fusion. Odyssey fusions are exclusive to Odyssey mode and cannot be used in standard levels.
How much does Big Crunch Squash cost to plant?
Big Crunch Squash is unlocked through Odyssey gameplay and does not have a standard sun cost. It becomes available when you fulfill its Odyssey unlock conditions.
What zombies does Big Crunch Squash target?
Big Crunch Squash targets targeting * Ground, Water Zombies (Detection) zombies. Understanding its targeting scope helps you place it in the most high-traffic lane for your specific level layout.
Is Big Crunch Squash worth using in Odyssey mode?
Absolutely — Big Crunch Squash is exclusively a Odyssey fusion designed for Odyssey mode, and its stats are tuned to handle the elevated difficulty of Odyssey encounters.
