The Grow a Garden Halloween event, known as the Ghoul Garden update, introduces a host of spooky and adorable limited-time pets. Among the most sought-after is the Pumpkin Rat Pet, a charmingly creepy critter that offers a unique cosmetic ability for your garden.
If you’re looking to add this exclusive pet to your collection, this guide will explain exactly how to get the Pumpkin Rat Pet in Grow a Garden, what its special ability does, and why it’s a must-have for collectors.
What is the Pumpkin Rat Pet?
The Pumpkin Rat is a limited-edition pet released during the Ghoul Garden Halloween event. It features a white rat with a pink nose, wearing a pumpkin on its head that glows with menacing red eyes, perfectly capturing the spooky spirit of the season.
In terms of stats, it is classified as a Common pet with a Hunger stat of 6,000. Its main appeal, however, lies not in its rarity but in its unique and fun special ability.
How to Get the Pumpkin Rat in Grow a Garden
Acquiring the Pumpkin Rat requires participation in the Halloween event and a bit of luck. It is not available from eggs and must be purchased directly.
Step 1: Travel to the Halloween Event Island
You must first access the special event area introduced for the Ghoul Garden update.
Step 2: Visit the Creepy Critters Shop
The Pumpkin Rat is sold at the Creepy Critters Shop on the event island.
Step 3: Check for Stock and Purchase
The pet has approximately a 25% chance to appear in the shop’s daily rotation. You need to check back regularly if it’s not there initially.
Once it appears, you can purchase it for:
40 Candy Corn (event currency), OR
179 Robux
Pumpkin Rat Pet Ability: Pumpkin Carver Explained
The Pumpkin Rat’s special ability is called “Pumpkin Carver.” This is a purely cosmetic but highly enjoyable skill that allows you to customize your garden.
Here’s how it works:
The Pumpkin Rat will seek out a pumpkin growing in your garden.
Every 7 minutes and 2 seconds to 10 minutes, it will use its ability on one pumpkin.
It transforms the standard pumpkin into a random, cosmetic Jack-O-Lantern.
There are five different variants of Jack-O-Lanterns to collect through this process.
This ability does not affect gameplay or yield but is perfect for players who love to decorate their gardens with exclusive seasonal items.
How to Get Candy Corn Currency
Since the Pumpkin Rat costs 40 Candy Corn, you’ll need to know how to earn this event currency. There are two primary methods:
Donate Fruit to the Witch’s Cauldron: Find the Witch’s Cauldron on the event island and donate the fruits you harvest from your garden. This is the main way to earn Candy Corn.
Sell Harvest to Jack O’ Lantern NPC: You can also sell your harvested crops directly to the Jack O’ Lantern character for Candy Corn.
FAQ: Pumpkin Rat Pet
Q: Is the Pumpkin Rat pet permanent?
A: The pet itself is permanent once purchased, but it is only available for a limited time during the Ghoul Garden Halloween event. Once the event ends, it will likely be gone until next year.
Q: Can I hatch the Pumpkin Rat from an egg?
A: No. The main advantage of the Pumpkin Rat is that it is purchased directly from the Creepy Critters Shop, so you don’t have to rely on egg-hatching luck.
Q: What are the Jack-O-Lanterns from the Pumpkin Carver ability used for?
A: They are purely cosmetic items. They decorate your garden and serve as collectibles. There is no gameplay benefit to having them.
Q: Is the Pumpkin Rat a good pet?
A: If you value cosmetic customization and collecting exclusive limited-time items, then yes, it is an excellent pet. It is highly recommended for players who enjoy the decorative aspect of Grow a Garden.
Conclusion
The Pumpkin Rat Pet in Grow a Garden is a fantastic limited-time acquisition for any player. While it’s a Common pet, its unique Pumpkin Carver ability provides a fun and collectible element by allowing you to decorate your garden with exclusive Jack-O-Lanterns. By visiting the Creepy Critters Shop daily and earning Candy Corn through event activities, you can secure this spooky companion before the Halloween event ends and add a lasting piece of the Ghoul Garden update to your collection.