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Newspaper Zombie
Newspaper Zombie is a classic Main-type zombie from the original Plants vs. Zombies, reimagined for PvZ Fusion with its familiar traits intact. Hides behind newspaper for extra defense; charges forward in rage mode when news.
Stats
Toughness
270 (270 newspaper)
Speed
Slow then Very Fast
Damage
50 per 0.5s (biting)
Type
Main
Abilities & Weaknesses
Special Ability
Hides behind newspaper for extra defense; charges forward in rage mode when newspaper is destroyed
Weakness
Area damage takes out the newspaper quickly; Iceberg Lettuce resets its sprint
Best Counters
Cherry Bomb, Jalapeno, Snow Pea (slow it after rage), Squash
Newspaper Zombie advances at slow then very fast speed with 270 (270 newspaper) toughness, making it a moderate threat on approach. Hides behind newspaper for extra defense; charges forward in rage mode when newspaper is destroyed.
When Newspaper Zombie encounters your defenses, its core ability activates: Hides behind newspaper for extra defense; charges forward in rage mode when newspaper is destroyed. Understanding exactly when this triggers is the key to effective counterplay.
As a Main zombie, Newspaper Zombie is a foundational enemy whose movement patterns shape how you build your lane defenses. Study its approach pattern and deploy counters before it reaches your core plants.
- Spot it immediately — Newspaper Zombie must be identified the moment it enters the lane. Standard levels show a wave preview; use it to place the right counters before the wave arrives.
- Target its weakness — Area damage takes out the newspaper quickly; Iceberg Lettuce resets its sprint. Position these counters in mid-to-front rows for maximum exposure time.
- Best plant picks — Cherry Bomb, Jalapeno, Snow Pea (slow it after rage), Squash. These perform most efficiently in direct matchups against Newspaper Zombie.
- Protect key plants — Place a Pumpkin or Wall-nut in front of expensive fusions while your counters work on Newspaper Zombie.
- Layer your defense — Combine a slow plant (Snow Pea, Winter Melon) with a high-DPS fusion to handle Newspaper Zombie reliably even in dense waves.
Q: What type of zombie is Newspaper Zombie in PvZ Fusion?
A: Newspaper Zombie belongs to the Main category. Main zombies form the backbone of PvZ Fusion enemy waves and often appear from the earliest stages.
Q: What is the best counter for Newspaper Zombie?
A: The most effective counters are Cherry Bomb, Jalapeno, Snow Pea (slow it after rage), Squash. Deploy them in mid-row positions before the wave arrives for maximum coverage.
Q: What is Newspaper Zombie’s special ability?
A: Hides behind newspaper for extra defense; charges forward in rage mode when newspaper is destroyed — knowing when this ability fires is the key to neutralising Newspaper Zombie before it causes damage.
Q: How tough is Newspaper Zombie and what exploits its weakness?
A: Newspaper Zombie has 270 (270 newspaper) toughness. Area damage takes out the newspaper quickly; Iceberg Lettuce resets its sprint.
