Apple Bobbing Zombie

Apple Bobbing Zombie is a zombie encountered in the Lawn Of Doom Pinata Party in ''Plants vs. Zombies 2. ''His special ability is to lob apples in front of zombies that are similar to the potions in Dark Alchemy, but give zombies a damage boost (x3) instead of a speed or health buff. The effect stacks up multiple times as well.

Etymology
Apple Bobbing Zombie is based on apple bobbing, a game often played on Halloween. The game is played by filling a tub or a large basin with water and putting apples in the water. Because apples are less dense than water, they will float at the surface. Players (usually children) then try to catch one with their teeth.

Almanac Entry
TOUGHNESS: Solid

SPEED: Hungry

Apple Bobbing Zombie uses only the freshest apples.

Special: Lobs apples that give zombies a damage boost when eaten.

Found a more efficient way to tour his business around the country: through a miniature wooden barrel.

Overview
Apple Bobbing Zombie absorbs 14 normal damage shots and his appearance changes at 7.5 normal damage shots before dying at 14 normal damage shots.

Travel Log Quest
Defeat Apple Bobbing Zombies!

Their marketing isn't even remotely accurate!

Amount needed to defeat: 20

Reward:15 pts

Appearances
Pinata Party: Lawn Of Doom

Strategies
This zombie is not much of a threat by itself, but works better with other zombies. However, note that the apples only give a damage boost, and do not increase the speed or strength of zombies. The best method of dealing with their ability is simply to use freezing plants or stunning plants such as Stunion. Note that defensive plants will not be as effective at stalling zombies that are buffed.

Trivia

 * This is HashBrosTroll's first ever contest submission! Yeah...
 * This is a submission for the Halloween Competition 2016.