Flag Zombie (Plants vs. Zombies 2)

For other uses, see Flag Zombie (disambiguation).

For the veteran counterpart of this zombie, see Rally Zombie.

Flag Zombies and their world-themed variants are zombies that announce a huge wave of zombies. They are shown on the level progress bar as a red flag with a brain picture on it.

The traditional Flag Zombie is the second zombie the player encounters and is also the fourth zombie in the Almanac.

Overview

Flag Zombie absorbs 190 damage, and its appearance changes upon an absorption of 95 damage before dying at 190 damage.

In the Chinese version, Flag Zombies (except for Roman Flag Zombie) absorb 270 damage, and their appearance changes upon an absorption of 135 damage damage before dying at 270 damage.

Almanac entry

Plants vs. Zombies 2

BasicMummyPirateCowboyFuturePeasantBeachCaveAdventurerNeonJurassicRomanZCorpCarnie

Flag Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic His flag marks the arrival of a huge pile or "wave" of zombies. A spelling impaired zombie named "Brian," Flag Zombie keeps thinking the rest of the zombies are talking to him. At least he feels important.

Flag Mummy Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic Marks the arrival of a huge sandy "wave" of zombies. Egyptian Flag Zombie is so far behind he thinks he's in first place. He's clearly living in de-Nile.

Flag Pirate Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic Marks the arrival of a huge salty "wave" of zombies. A zombie that needs no introduction.

Flag Cowboy Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic Marks the arrival of a huge dusty "wave" of zombies. The Lone Brainer leads the way.

Future Flag Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic Marks the arrival of a huge future-proof "wave" of zombies. Sometimes Future Flag Zombie regrets having to be at the bleeding edge of zombie wave advancement technology.

Peasant Flag Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic Marks the arrival of a huge dark "wave" of zombies. They keep telling Peasant Zombie that there is no greater reward than being granted the banner to carry into battle. But when he sees other Peasant Zombies being granted cones, buckets, and even helms, he thinks maybe they're making that up so they don't hurt his feelings.

Beach Flag Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic Marks the arrival of a huge wet "wave" of zombies. Talk about a disgruntled zombie. Beach Flag Zombie is fed up. None of the other zombies seem to appreciate just how difficult it is for him to swim while holding a flag. Not once have they thanked him for doing the hard work that needs to be done. So it shouldn't come as a surprise: He's been interviewing for jobs somewhere else.

Cave Flag Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic Marks the arrival of a huge frosty "wave" of zombies. Cave Flag Zombie has been in the flag-carrying business for a long time. It's been his life's work. He's good at it. But sometimes, just sometimes, he longs for a change. He wonders if he could be good at something else. He wonders if he could leave it all behind and start fresh. He's pretty sure he's having a mid-life crisis.

Flag Adventurer Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic Marks the arrival of an intrepid "wave" of zombies. Flag Adventurer Zombie is always shouting "Tally ho!" as he leads the charge. At least, he's shouting it in his head.

Neon Flag Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic Marks the arrival of a huge mixtape-making "wave" of zombies. Fluorescent colors and little yellow plastic strips are the marks of a truly hip, groundbreaking new style of zombie wave flag.

Jurassic Flag Zombie
File:JurassicFlagZombieAlmanac.png	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Hungry Marks the arrival of a huge epochal "wave" of highly anachronistic zombies. He's not only got a flag, but he's also got a can-do attitude and a fierce hunger for success. Success and brains.

Roman Flag Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic The flag indicates more zombies are on their way! In Ancient Rome, flags were often used on the battlefield to direct troop movements. Though come on: how much direction do you really need to shuffle leftward?

ZCorp Flag Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic The flag is a tremendous way to create brand awareness while also indicating a lot more zombies are about to appear and eat your brains. ZCorp developed its flag logo in-house and is very proud of it.

Carnie Flag Zombie
	TOUGHNESS Average SPEED Basic Carrying the flag comes with extra benefits and a uniform upgrade. Exciting banners promise fun new experiences for your brain!

Plants vs. Zombies 2 (Chinese version) (China only)

KongfuMonkPilotLaborAristocratSamuraiNew Year

Flag Kongfu Zombie TOUGHNESS: Average SPEED: Basic

Kongfu Zombie holding a flag, it usually means the approach of a huge wave of zombies. Flag Zombie is born a leader, so he doesn't need to know Kongfu, just knowing how to wave the flag is enough. In Chinese: 举着旗子的功夫僵尸 , 通常意味着一大波僵尸的来临 。 旗子僵尸是天生的领导者 , 因此他不需要会功夫 , 只需要会舞旗即可 。

Flag Monk Zombie TOUGHNESS: Average SPEED: Basic

Waves the flag, leading a huge wave of zombies to approach. He was previously responsible for the temple's flag-raising practice. In Chinese: 挥舞旗帜 , 引领一大波僵尸前来 。 他以前就负责堂里的升旗仪式 。

Flag Pilot Zombie TOUGHNESS: Average SPEED: Basic

Leads the arrival of a large wave of flying zombies! In Flag Pilot Zombie's opinion, if you want to walk in the forefront of fashion, the bright side of the banner is very important. However, zombies are only concerned about his ability to lead them to find fresh brains, what fashion, and can not be used to eat. In Chinese: 引领着一大波飞行僵尸的到来 ! 在飞行旗帜僵尸看来 , 若是想要走在时尚的前沿 , 一面鲜明的旗帜是非常重要的 。 然而 , 僵尸们却只关心他能否带领他们找到新鲜的脑子 , 时尚什么的 , 并不能拿来吃啊 。

Flag Labor Zombie TOUGHNESS: Average SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge wave of steam zombies. Flag Labor Zombie is the most convincing of all zombies. All the zombies are amazed that he can work in a well-organized manner and never work overtime. This time, he was awarded the best employee flag to mark his ability! In Chinese: 标志着一大波蒸汽僵尸的到来 旗帜僵尸是除了监工僵尸下最具有信服力的，所有僵尸都对他可以井井有条的工作并且从来不加班感到神奇，这次还被颁发了最佳员工锦旗标志他的能力！

Flag Aristocrat Zombie TOUGHNESS: Average SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge wave of aristocratic zombies. The Aristocrat Flag Zombie is the most arrogant of zombies. He likes to give orders to other zombies. Even though the other zombies are somewhat unsatisfied, who else can call it the flag of the highest honor of Dr. Zomboss? In Chinese: 标志着一大波贵族僵尸的登场。 贵族旗帜僵尸算是最趾高气昂的僵尸了，他最喜欢给其他僵尸发号施令，虽然其他僵尸也有点不满，可谁叫这是僵尸博士赠与的代表最高荣耀的旗帜呢。

Flag Samurai Zombie TOUGHNESS: Average SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge wave of samurai zombies. Flag Samurai Zombie holds the flag that marks the war, leading the soldiers of the shogun to take the brain. In Chinese: 标志着一大波武士僵尸的登场。 武士旗帜僵尸高举着战斗的旗帜，引领将军们的部下掠夺脑子。

New Year Flag Zombie TOUGHNESS: Average SPEED: Basic

Flag Zombie is born to be a leader, his team needs him the most especially during special occasions like the New Year. New Year Zombie that holds a flag, normally signifies the incoming of a huge wave of zombies. In Chinese: 旗子僵尸是天生的领导者，尤其在新年这个特殊的时刻他的队伍更需要他。 举着旗子的新年僵尸，通常意味着一大波僵尸的来临。

Encounters

Flag Zombies and their counterparts are typically in every level, the only exceptions usually being the fights against Dr. Zomboss' Zombots, Vasebreaker levels, or levels where Rally Zombie is present instead. Other levels Flag Zombies aren't in are -

• Flag Zombie - Modern Day Days 8, 13, 22, and 27 / Modern Day Day 13 (Chinese version only)
• Flag Mummy Zombie - Ancient Egypt Days 6 and 12 (Chinese version only)
• Flag Pirate Zombie - Pirate Seas Days 3, 11, 20, and 22 / Pirate Seas Days 4, 12, and 22 (Chinese version only)
• Flag Cowboy Zombie - Wild West Days 12 and 20
• Future Flag Zombie - Far Future Days 11 and 22 (Chinese version only)
• Peasant Flag Zombie - Arena and Dark Ages Nights 6, 15, 20, and 23 (Chinese version only)
• Beach Flag Zombie - Big Wave Beach Days 14 and 20 (Chinese version only)
• Cave Flag Zombie - Frostbite Caves Days 9 and 19 (Chinese version only)
• Flag Adventurer Zombie - Lost City Day Day 15 (Chinese version only)
• Flag Pilot Zombie - Sky City Days 6, 10, 13, 16, and 22 (Chinese version only)
• Flag Labor Zombie - Steam Age Day 13 (Chinese version only)
• Flag Aristocrat Zombie - Renaissance Age Day 16 (Chinese version only)
• Roman Flag Zombie and ZCorp Flag Zombie - Penny's Pursuit

Strategies

Like regular Zombies, a Flag Zombie can be easily killed by Peashooters and other offensive plants. They are only holding flags, which have no effect on their health. Flag Zombies move slightly faster than ordinary Zombies in the first game, so they may be able to get a slightly longer distance. Otherwise, they are just as good as normal Zombies. If it is one or more waves further into the game, be sure you have a good defense or else the zombies will overpower you. However, don't use a Jalapeno, Cherry Bomb or similar plants until more zombies have entered the screen, as they won't be as effective until tougher zombies have been deployed. Using the above will make a huge difference in large waves.

Balance changes

Update 6.3.1

• ▼ Health decreased from 270 health to 190 health

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In other languages

BasicMummyPirateCowboyFuturePeasantBeachCaveAdventurerNeonJurassicRomanZCorpCarnie

Please note that only official translations are used.

Language	Name	Description
English	Flag Zombie
Simplified Chinese	旗子僵尸
French	Zombie drapeau
German	Flaggen-Zombie
Italian	Zombi portabandiera
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi-bandeira
Spanish	Zombi abanderado

Please note that only official translations are used.

Language	Name	Description
English	Flag Mummy Zombie
Simplified Chinese	旗子木乃伊僵尸
French	Zombie momie drapeau
German	Flaggen-Zombiemumie
Italian	Zombi mummia portabandiera
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi-bandeira múmia
Spanish	Zombi abanderado momia

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Language	Name	Description
English	Flag Pirate Zombie
Simplified Chinese	旗子海盗僵尸
French	Zombie pirate drapeau
German	Flaggen-Zombiepirat
Italian	Zombi portabandiera pirata
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi-bandeira pirata
Spanish	Zombi abanderado pirata

Please note that only official translations are used.

Language	Name	Description
English	Flag Cowboy Zombie
Simplified Chinese	旗子牛仔僵尸
French	Zombie cow-boy drapeau
German	Flaggen-Zombiecowboy
Italian	Zombi cowboy portabandiera
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi-bandeira caubói
Spanish	Zombi abanderado cowboy

Please note that only official translations are used.

Language	Name	Description
English	Future Flag Zombie
Simplified Chinese	旗帜未来僵尸
French	Zombie drapeau du futur
German	Flaggen-Zukunftszombie
Italian	Zombi portabandiera del futuro
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi Porta-Bandeira do Futuro
Spanish	Zombi abanderado futuro

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Language	Name	Description
English	Peasant Flag Zombie
Simplified Chinese	黑暗旗子僵尸	Lit. "Dark Flag Zombie"
French	Zombie drapeau paysan
German	Flaggen-Zombiebauer
Italian	Zombi villano portabandiera
Brazilian Portuguese	Porta-Bandeira Camponês
Spanish	Zombi abanderado campesino

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Language	Name	Description
English	Beach Flag Zombie
Simplified Chinese	沙滩旗子僵尸
French	Zombiplagiste drapeau
German	Flaggen-Strandzombie
Italian	Zombi portabandiera da spiaggia
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi Porta-Bandeira Praiano
Spanish	Zombi abanderado playero

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Language	Name	Description
English	Cave Flag Zombie
Simplified Chinese	洞穴旗帜僵尸
French	Zombie drapeau des cavernes
German	Der Flaggen-Höhlenzombie
Italian	Zombi portabandiera cavernicolo
Brazilian Portuguese	O Zumbi Porta-Bandeira das Cavernas
Spanish	Zombi abanderado cavernario

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Language	Name	Description
English	Flag Adventurer Zombie
Simplified Chinese	旗帜失落僵尸	Lit. "Flag Lost Zombie"
French	Zombie aventurier drapeau
German	Flaggen-Abenteurer-Zombie
Italian	Zombi avventuriero portabandiera
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi-bandeira Aventureiro
Spanish	Zombi abanderado aventureroFlag

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Language	Name	Description
English	Neon Flag Zombie
Simplified Chinese	摇滚旗子僵尸	Lit. "Rock N Roll Flag Zombie"
French	Zombie drapeau fluo
German	Neon-Flaggen-Zombie
Italian	Zombi portabandiera neon
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi Porta-bandeira Néon
Spanish	Zombi abanderado neón

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Language	Name	Description
English	Jurassic Flag Zombie
Simplified Chinese	侏罗纪旗子僵尸
French	Zombie drapeau jurassique
German	Jurassischer Flaggen-Zombie
Italian	Zombi portabandiera giurassico
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi Porta-Bandeira Jurássico
Spanish	Zombi abanderado jurásico

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Language	Name	Description
English	Roman Flag Zombie
Simplified Chinese	罗马旗帜僵尸
French	Zombie drapeau romain
German	Römer-Flaggen-Zombie
Italian	Zombi portabandiera romano
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi-Bandeira Romano
Spanish	Zombi abanderado romano

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Language	Name	Description
English	ZCorp Flag Zombie
French	Zombie drapeau ZCorp
German	ZCorp-Flaggen-Zombie
Italian	Zombi portabandiera ZCorp
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi-bandeira da ZCorp
Spanish	Zombi abanderado de ZCorp

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Language	Name	Description
English	Carnie Flag Zombie
French	Zombie drapeau carnaval
German	Schausteller-Flaggen-Zombie
Italian	Zombi portabandiera giostraio
Brazilian Portuguese	Zumbi-bandeira Caixeiro-viajante
Spanish	Zombi abanderado feriante

Trivia

• According to the almanac, his name is Brian, as the almanac states it is "a spelling impaired zombie named Brian."
  • "Brian" is an anagram of "Brain."
  • This is one of the only times a zombie was given an actual name.
• Flag Zombie's flag is a lot bigger in this game.
  • He also moves at the same speed as a Basic Zombie.
• The Flag Zombie is the only zombie with a human name, which is "Brian" and "Brain" is similar to "Brian".
• Unlike the one-lane level of the original game (Level 1-1), a Flag Zombie will appear on the final wave of Player's House - Day 1.
• The Halloween Flag Zombie resembles the Scarecrow from the movie "The Wizard of Oz", who, like the zombies, desired brains. His flag also features Pumpkin instead of a brain.
  • His flag pole is a bone instead of a wooden stick.
• Each time-themed Flag Zombie follows the same sentence for each of them, only with the change of the adjective of the word "wave". The only exceptions are both Kongfu World's variations which are unique. Flags Pilot Zombie's entry is a slight variation, starting with 'Leads' instead of 'Marks'
• Flag Mummy Zombie's Almanac entry says "Egyptian Flag Zombie" instead of "Flag Mummy Zombie".
• The Flag Mummy Zombie says that he's living in "de-Nile". This is a pun of the Nile River, a river in Egypt, and the phrase "living in denial".
  • This is the first time this pun is used. The second is Undying Pharaoh's description in Plants vs. Zombies Heroes.
• Sometimes when a Flag Pirate Zombie dies, he will stand up headless before he disappears.
• The flag the Flag Cowboy Zombie has is the "Lone Star" flag of Texas, with the white star changed to a brain.
• In the Cowboy Flag Zombie's Almanac entry it says "The Lone Brainer leads the way", which is a pun on The Lone Ranger.
• Future Flag Zombie's flag is holographic and unlike the other flags, the holographic flag does not deteriorate. When the Future Flag Zombie dies, the flag simply disappears, leaving only the pole.
  • If the player looks closely, they can see through the holographic flag.
    • This effect also applies to the Infi-nut and the Dr. Zomboss hologram above in every Boss level.
      • Also the "brain" icon is blue, which is different than the other variants.
• In the Almanac, Peasant Flag Zombie had a bone sticking out from its arm prior to the 2.5.1 update.
  • However, Flag Adventurer Zombie currently has a bone sticking out from his arm.
• The Peasant Flag Zombie's flag is the only one to not be rectangular in shape.
• Beach Flag Zombie is the first Flag Zombie to have a different look than that area's regular Zombie.
  • This may be due to the fact that Big Wave Beach introduces two types of regular zombies.
• Flag Mummy Zombie and Beach Flag Zombie have a different animation style than that area's regular Zombie. Flag Mummy Zombie uses the animation style from the Cowboy Zombie, while Beach Flag Zombie uses the animation style from the Pirate Zombie.
• The Pirate, Beach, Monk, and Kongfu variants are the only ones that don't hold their flag up when they die.
• The Cave Flag Zombie holds a banner instead of an actual flag.
• There is a glitch where Neon Flag Zombie in his Almanac entry doesn't have his flag. Flag Pilot Zombie also contains this glitch. This has been fixed in the 4.0.1 update.
• Similar to Jurassic Zombie, Jurassic Flag Zombie has the "Hungry" speed.
• Jurassic Flag Zombie is the only flag variant to not use a stick or rod as a handle for the flag, but he instead uses bones.
• Roman Flag Zombie's flag design was based on a Roman flag which is used during Roman empire, but instead of "SPQR", it replaced with a brain instead.
  • The golden stick he holds as a handle for the flag has a Zombie Chicken on top, replacing the aquila.
• In Kongfu World, Flag Kongfu Zombies can appear anytime even if the huge wave has not yet arrived. This is because there might be a weapon stand that contains a flag that can transform a Kongfu Zombie into a Flag Kongfu Zombie. This can also happen to his Monk variant but the Monk variant can appear even if the wave has not been triggered.
• Unlike its Kongfu counterpart, when a Monk Zombie transforms into a Flag Monk Zombie, it does not spawn other Monk Zombies.
• Flag Monk Zombie can only appear via weapon stands.
• Flag Kongfu Zombie and Flag Monk Zombie drop their flag immediately when they die instead of taking some time to drop it.
• Flag Pilot Zombie doesn't hold his flag due to his flamethrower, instead keeping it on his jetpack.
• Flag Samurai Zombie often come in 2, due to an oversight.
• While Flag Zombies that walk like a basic zombie eat like a pirate, Neon Flag Zombie, Jurassic Flag Zombie and Carnie Flag Zombie eat completely like a Basic Zombie.
• Carnie Flag Zombie is the only variant to make falling sounds that are similar to Mummy Zombie.

Specific to Plants vs. Zombies Online (China only) (Archived content)

• The Sergeant variant is a zombie holding a token with a Chinese word written on it instead of a flag.
  • Because of this, it does not have the word "Flag" in its name.
  • However, even though Seahorse Zombie is still holding a flag, it also does not have the word "Flag" in its name.

See also

• Rally Zombie

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