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Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie

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Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie is a main zombie in PvZ Fusion. The verified source lists toughness 720 (+720; Type 2), armor 720 (Type 2), a special ability: After losing his newspaper, greatly increases speed and reverses direction. Upon exiting to the right, spawns a brand new Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie. This does not trigger if he’s hypnotized. Use this page as a compact reference for its stats, behavior, and practical counters.

Stats

toughness 720 (+720; Type 2)
damage 50
armor 720 (Type 2)
special ability After losing his newspaper, greatly increases speed and reverses direction. Upon exiting to the right, spawns a brand new Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie. This does not trigger if he’s hypnotized.
notable info Gets angry when his reading is interrupted… then goes home to fetch another newspaper.
role Armored lane pressure
type Main

Behavior

Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie pressures a lane around its listed toughness and damage values. Its armor makes basic damage slower unless the lane has a way to remove or bypass the extra layer. Its special behavior changes normal targeting or timing, so answer it before it reaches key plants. The source also flags this behavior detail: Gets angry when his reading is interrupted… then goes home to fetch another newspaper. If no direct weakness is listed, the safe default is early sustained damage and clean lane spacing.

What to Watch For

  • ! Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie surviving longer than expected because of 720 (+720; Type 2) toughness.
  • ! Armor delaying basic projectiles while other zombies advance.
  • ! The special ability creating a timing or positioning problem: After losing his newspaper, greatly increases speed and reverses direction. Upon exiting to the right, spawns a brand new Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie. This does not trigger if he’s hypnotized.

How to Beat Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie

  • ✓ Add focused sustained damage early so the lane does not spend too long breaking through 720 (+720; Type 2) toughness.
  • ✓ Use armor removal, bypass damage, or high-damage fusions before the armor layer stalls the lane.
  • ✓ Respect the special ability and answer it before it disrupts your backline or timing.
  • ✓ Use blockers only to buy time; finish the threat with damage rather than letting it stack with the next wave.

Recommended Counter Tools

Focused sustained damage

Concentrated lane damage handles high toughness more reliably than scattered shots.

Armor removal or bypass damage

Armor slows basic damage, so removal or bypass tools keep the lane from stalling.

Timing control

Special behavior is easier to manage before the zombie reaches important plants.

Strategy Notes

Treat Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie as a page-specific lane check rather than a generic target. Start damage early because its toughness is listed as 720 (+720; Type 2). Plan around the armor layer instead of relying only on basic frontal shots. Keep the special ability in mind when choosing plant placement and emergency tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much toughness does Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie have? ▼
The verified source lists 720 (+720; Type 2) toughness.
Does Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie have a special ability? ▼
After losing his newspaper, greatly increases speed and reverses direction. Upon exiting to the right, spawns a brand new Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie. This does not trigger if he’s hypnotized.
How should I handle Dolphinhead Newspaper Zombie? ▼
Answer it with early sustained damage, lane-specific positioning, and enough cleanup to stop it from stacking with the next threat.

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