This trick is similar to Weed Whack on the fact that it lowers the stats of zombies, but Scorched Earth can affect more than 1 zombie, at the cost of the stat reduction being weaker. This can be used to finish off multiple zombies with 1 health, like Template:PvZHLink or Cuckoo Zombie easily. However, Scorched Earth's ability is affected by how many ground lanes there are, since it only affects zombies on ground lanes. Alternatively, zombies can be played on aquatic lanes or the heights, rendering this superpower useless against them. Scorched Earth can also be used as a combo with Template:PvZHLink, Template:PvZHLink, and Template:PvZH Link, due to the fact that this superpower can lower the strength of zombies.
If you want to send out a threat with 1 health like Mini-Ninja or Tennis Champ, play it on the heights to lower the chance of this trick being used on the first turn. Having your strategy focus on stronger zombies is also a perfect way of countering this trick.