Because of his low stats, this zombie should mostly be used as a weak shield to protect the zombie hero. The player could also try to boost his strength and health so he can survive some plant attacks and take out more plants. Unlike other 1/1 zombies, his tribe does not have any benefits.
Zombies that rely on other zombies for extra boosts like Valkyrie, or other zombies that give out extra boosts like Orchestra Conductor could work out, due to this zombie's already cheap cost.
If the chance arises, the player could play a Template:PvZHLink on the field, as he transforms any zombie on the field (especially this zombie) into a 5/5 Knight of the Living Dead. Template:PvZHLink, in tandem with a Zombie King or a Coffee Zombie (boosting him and adding Frenzy), can be a complicated yet devastating strategy. Flag Zombie lowers this zombie's cost while the other two aforementioned zombies greatly boost this zombie's potential, making this a greater threat.
Against
As long as he is not boosted or has an extra coverage (unless if it happens otherwise, Bounce this zombie), everything can counter this zombie due to lacking an innate ability and considerably low stats, as long as it damages him. Use any plant on him or destructive tricks such as Berry Blast. The player might not want to Bounce this zombie if a Flag Zombie and/or a Zombie King is present the field to avoid further danger from the opponent.
Gallery
Zombie's statistics
Zombie's card
Zombie's card image
Zombie attacking Template:PvZH Link
Zombie destroyed
Zombie on an aquatic lane
Zombie on an aquatic lane with the Deadly trait
Zombie frozen
Two Zombies in the background of a Multiplayer match