Epic Quest: Explosive Plants!
Epic Quest: Explosive Plants! (or as called Epic Quest: Explode-o-nut!) is an Epic Quest that features 5(6 steps before 2020) of the Premium Plant Quest for Explode-o-nut. It lasted from January 16th, 2018 to January 23rd, 2018, April 17th, 2018 to April 24th, 2018, and July 10th, 2018 to July 17th, 2018, June 3, 2019 to June 10, 2019, October 7, 2019 - October 14, 2019, February 26, 2020 to March 4, 2020, May 11, 2020 to May 18, 2020, May 19, 2021 to May 26, 2021, and January 12, 2022 - January 19, 2022. The reward is a Premium Pinata that contains 50 Seed packets, each 10 Seed packets is for a world/premium plant. (Before May 2020, it was 60 Seed packets for Explode-o-nut and 5,000 Coins).
Step 1
Explode-o-nut will be really useful in this level since most zombies here such as: Barrel Roller Zombie, Pianist Zombie, and All-Star Zombie will crush plants on contact, which is what Explode-o-nut is made for. Once crushed by these zombies it will explode, easily destroying zombie in its area. However, Chicken Wrangler Zombie pose as the biggest threat since he can spawn Zombie Chicken that can easily run through your lawn and trigger Lawn Mower's, Bonk Choy will be really useful against Zombie Chickens, so try planting them in the back row. Cabbage-pult should be used as extra damage but not helpful against chicken's because of his slow launching rate. Imp's coming out of the Barrel's, should also be targeted by attacking plants since Explode-o-nut is best with crushing plants or groups of zombies. Explode-o-nut also serves as a stalling plant, so it could be helpful against stalling Zombie Chickens.
Waves
- The small number next to the zombie icon means that zombie will always appear in that lane, with 1 being the topmost lane and 5 being the bottommost lane.
| Waves | Non-dynamic zombies | Ambush zombies | Note(s) |
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| 1 |  3
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None | |
| 2 |
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None | |
| 3 |  
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None | First flag. |
| 4 | 
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None | |
| 5 |
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None | |
| 6 | 
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None | Second flag. |
| 7 |
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None | |
| 8 |
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None | |
| 9 |
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None | Final wave. |
Note: , , , spawns at random. 3 Plant Food spawns at random
Step 2
Since it will take a while until Primal Sunflower can produce enough sun for plants, use Puff-shroom for the first few waves while you earn sun, try stalling zombies as much as possible to avoid the next waves from starting. Start planting Peashooter's when you have a good amount of sun to handle the zombies. Surfer Zombie and Gargantuar will be helpful since they will crush Explode-o-nut which will explode, easily destroying groups of zombies. Newspaper Zombie will also be helpful since his fast eating rate once his Newspaper is destroyed which can easily make Explode-o-nut explode, however keep in mind they are a huge problem when there are no Explode-o-nut, use Plant Food on Peashooter to easily destroyed any enraged Newspaper Zombie. When Explode-o-nut is recharing, Potato Mine can also be use to destroy zombies. It is very helpful combo with Explode-o-nut against Gargantuar's, after Gargantuar smashes and Explode-o-nut, it will move to the next tile and possibly step on the Potato Mine which will destroy him easily, Gargantuar's can also launch Imp's, which can also be a issue and easily eat plants, Peashooter should defeat them quick. Use Plant Food on Potato Mine to spawn multiple other Potato Mines which can easily destroy zombies.
Waves
- The small number next to the zombie icon means that zombie will always appear in that lane, with 1 being the topmost lane and 5 being the bottommost lane.
| Waves | Non-dynamic zombies | Ambush zombies | Note(s) |
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| 1 |  5 5 5
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None | |
| 2 | 4 4  4
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None | |
| 3 | 3 3 3  3
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None | |
| 4 |  5 
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None | |
| 5 | 2 2
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None | First flag. |
| 6 |
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None | |
| 7 | 3
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None | |
| 8 |
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None | |
| 9 |
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None | |
| 10 | 2 4
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None | Final wave. |
Note: , , 
, , and spawns at random. 4 Plant Food spawns at random
Step 3
Explode-o-nut should easily destroy all of the zombies that are encountered here, they are best against Pharaoh Zombie, since Explode-o-nut can deal enough damage to destroy them. Imps shot out of the Imp Cannon can make the Explode-o-nut explode faster because of their fast eating rate. Bloomerang should be used to attack single groups of zombies so that you can save your Explode-o-nut for later. Threepeater is really helpful because of the constant ambushes of Swashbuckler Zombie and Relic Hunter Zombie arrive, since they attack in other lanes to. Use Plant Food on Threepeater to deal widespread damage.
Waves
- The small number next to the zombie icon means that zombie will always appear in that lane, with 1 being the topmost lane and 5 being the bottommost lane.
| Waves | Non-dynamic zombies | Ambush zombies | Note(s) |
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| 1 |
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None | |
| 2 |  
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None | |
| 3 | 
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None | |
| 4 |
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None | First flag. |
| 5 |
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None | |
| 6 |
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None |  is available.
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| 7 |
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None | |
| 8 |
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None | Second flag. |
| 9 | 
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None | |
| 10 |
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None | |
| 11 |
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None | |
| 12 |
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None | Final wave. |
Note: , , , 
, and spawns at random. 4 Plant Food spawns at random
Step 4
Since Explode-o-nut wont be available until wave 3, use Chili Bean to defeat the first few wave which is helpful against Tomb Raiser Zombie since they spawn early on and can prevent spawning Tombstones which can block Lightning Reed. Zombie Bull fast speed can easily be countered by Stallia, by slow him down and forcing the bull launch the Imp, then use Chili Beans to destroy the Imp and the Zombie Bull, while stunning zombies behind. Jurassic Rockpuncher is also a threat since he can crush plants such as, Chili Bean, making it useless, it also leaving behind a crater which you can't plant for a while. Explode-o-nut will be helpful against him since once he crush him, it will explode and damage zombies. However, you need at least 2 Explode-o-nut to destroy Jurassic Rockpuncher, which means 2 tiles with crater, which can be very risky. Explode-o-nut is also helpful against Gargantuars because it will also explode when crushed, in fact he is more helpful than Jurassic Rockpuncher because unlike him, he dos not leave behind a scorched tile. But they won't arrive until wave, so until then you will have to rely on Jurassic Rockpuncher. Lightning Reed should be used to destroy any Tombstones that are spawned and also can destroy any low-health zombie. Keep in mind that Chili Bean and Lightning Reed will eventually be unavailable.
Waves
- The small number next to the zombie icon means that zombie will always appear in that lane, with 1 being the topmost lane and 5 being the bottommost lane.
| Waves | Non-dynamic zombies | Ambush zombies | Note(s) |
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| 1 |  2 4  3
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None | |
| 2 | 1 2 3
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None |  is available.
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| 3 | 
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None | First flag. is available.
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| 4 | 
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None | |
| 5 |
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None | |
| 6 | 
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None | Second flag. is available. ,, and is unavailable.
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| 7 |
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None | is available.
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| 8 |
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None | |
| 9 |
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None | Final wave. |
Step 5
This level is very dangerous because of how easily you can loose the level, Dinosaurs such as Raptor and T.Rex will appear in this level, with the combo of All-Star Zombie with Super-Fan Imp makes it worse since he can easily tackle and destroy your plants. Explode-o-nut will easily destroy him once tackled, they should also be used on imps since groups of them should easily cause Explode-o-nut to explode especially Jurassic Imp. There will also be constant ambushes of: Swashbuckler Zombies, Bug Bot Imps, and Lost Pilot Zombies which comes dangerously close to your house, Grimrose is the best option since he can easily destroy them (he is also helpful against All-Star Zombie's and Prospector Zombie since Grimrose can also drag zombies behind him). Laser Bean seems not that helpful since they can be eaten right away, but you should use Plant Food on him since he can easily destroy all zombies in his lane.
Waves
- The small number next to the zombie icon means that zombie will always appear in that lane, with 1 being the topmost lane and 5 being the bottommost lane.
| Waves | Non-dynamic zombies | Ambush zombies | Dinosaurs | Note(s) |
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| 1 |  1 3 5
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None | None | |
| 2 |  1 2 4 5
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None | is available. Bot Swarm! |
| 3 | 1  2 3 4 5
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None | First flag. Carries 1x Plant Food. Parachute Rain! |
| 4 | 3  1 2 4 5
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None |  is available.Carries 1x Plant Food. Raiding Party! |
| 5 | 
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None |  2 4
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| 6 |  
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None | Second flag. Carries 1x Plant Food. Raiding Party! |
| 7 | 2 3 5  2 3 5
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None | Bot Swarm! |
| 8 |
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 1 3 5
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Parachute Rain! |
| 9 |
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None | None | Final wave. |
Note: 3 Plant Food spawns at random.
Step 6
This level is very fast paced and right away, hoards of All-Star Zombie appear in the start. The player is forced to use Explode-o-nut, to easily get rid of them, however you might get Iceberg Lettuce in which you can freeze All-Star Zombie and cause them to tackle nothing, but its best to use Explode-o-nut. Banana Launcher is vital in this level, as it can deal critical damage and destroy octopuses. Although Explode-o-nut stalls and explodes, Mecha-Football Zombie can easily push them out of the lawn, Banana Launcher is best against these mechs, but it will require at least 2 attacks from Banana Launcher, which can take a while because of its recharge, the best thing to do is freeze them with Iceberg Lettuce or plant a Explode-o-nut in a adjacent lane of the Mecha-Football Zombie, so when Explode-o-nut explodes, it can easily destroy any nearby Mecha-Football Zombie, this is a advantage with All-Star Zombie since he can instantly make Explode-o-nut explode when tackled. Octo Zombie is also a big threat since it can wrap up Explode-o-nut and requires a snipe from Banana Launcher, which is wasted on a octopus instead of a group of zombies. try freezing them with Iceberg Lettuce to avoid any octopus being thrown and target them with Banana Launchers, to easily get rid of them. Besides that, Banana Launcher is also helpful against Zombie, if he manages to throw his Imp, then simply stall him with Explode-o-nut. Chicken Wrangler Zombie might be a threat, but stalling the summoned Chickens with Explode-o-nut, should easily stall and get rid of them. Use Plant Food on Iceberg Lettuce, to slow wave pacing and stall zombies or on Banana Launcher, to damage groups of zombies.
Waves
- The small number next to the zombie icon means that zombie will always appear in that lane, with 1 being the topmost lane and 5 being the bottommost lane.
| Waves | Non-dynamic zombies | Ambush zombies | Note(s) |
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| 1 |
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None | |
| 2 |  3
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None |  is available.
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| 3 | 3
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None |  is available.
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| 4 | 1 2 3 4 5
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Bot Swarm! |
| 5 |
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None | |
| 6 | 2 4 1 1 1 5 5 5
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None | |
| 7 |
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None | |
| 8 | 
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Bot Swarm! |
| 9 | 3 3 3 4 4 4
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None |
Note: 3 Plant Food spawns at random