Pumpkin Rat Grow a Garden Guide
Master the Carver - Your Halloween cosmetic-collecting garden companion
The Pumpkin Rat is a Common rarity pet in Roblox's Grow a Garden, introduced during the Ghoul Garden Event on October 11, 2025. This adorable creature has an orange pumpkin head with glowing eyes, bringing unique Pumpkin Carver abilities that create Jack-O-Lantern cosmetic variants for collection achievements.
Primary Acquisition Method:
Creepy Critters Shop (Halloween Market)
Cost: 40 Candy Corn or 179 Robux
Availability: During Ghoul Garden Event
Location: Halloween Market
Purchase Pumpkin Rat directly from the Creepy Critters Shop in the Halloween Market. No RNG required - just buy and enjoy!
Step-by-Step Acquisition Guide:
Farm Candy Corn
Participate in trick-or-treating, haunted crops, or other Halloween activities to collect 40 Candy Corn
Visit Halloween Market
Go to the Halloween Market and find the Creepy Critters Shop
Purchase Pumpkin Rat
Buy Pumpkin Rat for 40 Candy Corn or 179 Robux - it's always available in the shop!
Start Carving Pumpkins
Plant pumpkins in your garden and let Pumpkin Rat create Jack-O-Lantern variants for collection achievements!
How Pumpkin Carver Works:
Every 6-7 minutes, Pumpkin Rat performs its Pumpkin Carver ability that transforms random Pumpkin plants into Jack-O-Lantern variants:
Converts a random Pumpkin plant into one of 5 different Jack-O-Lantern cosmetic variants
Collect all 5 variants for achievement completion and cosmetic display in your garden
Jack-O-Lantern Variants:
Optimal Collection Strategies:
🎃 Pumpkin Farm Setup
Plant multiple Pumpkin plants in your garden to maximize conversion opportunities. The more pumpkins you have, the more Jack-O-Lantern variants you can collect.
🏆 Achievement Hunting
Focus on collecting all 5 Jack-O-Lantern variants for achievement completion. Each variant has a different rarity, so be patient and persistent in your collection efforts.
⚡ AFK Collection
Pumpkin Rat works great for AFK collection. Set up your pumpkin farm and let it run while you're away, coming back to check for new Jack-O-Lantern variants.
Pumpkin Rat vs Other Halloween Pets Comparison:
| Pet | Ability Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Rat | Cosmetic collection & Jack-O-Lantern variants | Collectors & achievement hunters |
| Reaper | Fruit sacrifice & XP automation | Pet progression & XP farming |
| Ghost Bear | Different abilities & mechanics | Alternative Halloween strategies |
🎃 Pumpkin Farm
Plant multiple pumpkins for more conversion chances
🏆 Collection Focus
Focus on collecting all 5 Jack-O-Lantern variants
⚡ AFK Collection
Great for AFK collection and achievement hunting
Ready to Start Carving?
Start your Pumpkin Rat collection journey with our comprehensive calculators and guides to maximize your Jack-O-Lantern variant collection.