Grow a Garden
Pumpkin Rat Pet Guide - Grow a Garden
By Paquito Jr Conde | October 20, 2025
Overview
The Pumpkin Rat is an event pet added on October 11, 2025. It’s primarily a cosmetic and collector pet that converts planted pumpkins into permanent Jack-O-Lantern decorations. Its role in gameplay is decorative rather than progression-driven, and its outputs are useful for players who prefer seasonal garden styling. The pet is often sold in the Halloween event shop and is inexpensive compared with rarer event pets.
How to Get the Pumpkin Rat
- Play the Halloween (Ghoul Garden) event while it is active.
- Earn the event currency (Candy Corn) by completing event tasks and selling pumpkins to event NPCs.
- Buy the Pumpkin Rat from the event pet shop while it is in stock. The typical cost is 40 Candy Corn.
- There is often an alternate Robux option; commonly reported around 179 Robux, if available during the event.
- Because it is event-limited, buy it while the Halloween shop is open or watch for its return in future Halloween events.
Pet passive (what it does)
- Passive name: Pumpkin Carver (commonly called the Pumpkin Rat passive).
- Effect: Occasionally converts a planted pumpkin in your garden into a Jack-O-Lantern cosmetic.
- Variants produced: There are 5 Jack-O-Lantern design variants to collect.
- Trigger timing: The conversion happens on a periodic cooldown, typically every ~7 to 10 minutes when active and conditions are met.
- Hunger: The pet has a moderate hunger value listed around 6000; keep it fed so the passive runs reliably.
Best ways to use the Pumpkin Rat
- Keep a rotation of pumpkins planted so the passive always has targets to convert.
- Place pumpkins where you want permanent Jack-O-Lanterns to appear, because conversions create lasting garden cosmetics.
- Run the pet over time to collect all 5 variants; patience increases your chance to see each design.
- Feed the pet regularly to avoid missed passive activations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Pumpkin Rat permanent or event-limited?
The Pumpkin Rat is event-limited. It is obtainable during the Halloween event shop and may return during future Halloween events, but it is not guaranteed to be permanent outside those windows.
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How much does it cost?
During the event it commonly costs 40 Candy Corn. An optional Robux price is sometimes offered, often listed around 179 Robux.
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How often will it convert pumpkins?
The passive triggers on a periodic cooldown, commonly quoted at about 7 to 10 minutes between conversions when the pet is active and fed.
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Do Jack-O-Lanterns stay forever?
Yes. Jack-O-Lanterns created by the Pumpkin Rat act as decorative garden cosmetics and remain after they are created.
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Does it help farm speed or progression?
No. The Pumpkin Rat is mainly cosmetic and collectible. It does not speed crop growth or provide major progression boosts.
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Can I trade the Pumpkin Rat?
Trading depends on the game’s current trading rules and player supply. As an event pet, it may be available for trade if both players agree and the game allows it.
Why get the Pumpkin Rat
- It creates seasonal garden decorations that make a garden feel unique during Halloween.
- It is affordable for most players during the event at 40 Candy Corn.
- Collectors who want all five Jack-O-Lantern variants will find it valuable and enjoyable to run over time.
- It’s low effort: plant pumpkins, keep the pet fed, and wait for the decorations to appear.
The Pumpkin Rat is a Halloween event pet added on October 11, 2025. It costs about 40 Candy Corn during the event and occasionally converts pumpkins into one of five Jack-O-Lantern cosmetics. It is a decorative, collector-focused pet; keep pumpkins planted and the pet fed to maximize results.