Fume Pumpkin
Fume Pumpkin is an area-denial fusion capable of delivering explosive damage across multiple lanes or targets, ideal for clearing large groups of approaching zombies.
Combat Stats
Sun Cost
275 Sun
Damage
20x3
Attack Speed
1.5s
Range
Up to 3 tiles both above and below
Target
Ground, Water Zombies
Toughness
4000
Details
attacks similarly to a , targets the 3 tiles above and below instead of in front.
also shoots three 20 damage fumes every 1.5 seconds instead of one (giving it 3x the DPS of a ).
Using a seed packet on a with less than 2/3 toughness will restore its HP to full.
Pros
- AoE damage — Hits multiple zombies per attack, outstanding versus clustered enemies.
- Wave cleaner — Excels at wiping out dense flag waves in a short burst window.
- High burst — 20x3 output instantly eliminates weaker zombie types caught in the blast.
Cons
- Sparse-wave weakness — AoE advantage is irrelevant when zombies are spread across multiple lanes.
- Moderate durability — 4000 requires defensive support to reach its best attack windows.
- Cooldown timing — Missing optimal blast windows due to attack delay reduces efficiency.
1
Save Fume Pumpkin's placement for wave-heavy levels where multiple zombies arrive simultaneously in the same lane.
2
Pre-place a slow plant in front to bunch zombies together before Fume Pumpkin fires its AoE burst.
3
In Odyssey mode, prioritize Fume Pumpkin for flag rounds when mass zombie spawns make AoE most valuable.
4
Keep a wall plant in front of Fume Pumpkin so it survives long enough to deliver at least two to three attack cycles.
What type of fusion is Fume Pumpkin?
Fume Pumpkin is a Common fusion in Plants vs Zombies Fusion. Common fusions are broadly available and versatile enough to fit into a wide range of garden compositions.
How much sun does Fume Pumpkin cost?
Fume Pumpkin costs 275 Sun. Efficient sun income management, such as pairing it with a Sunflower fusion, helps keep this cost from limiting your early-game planting options.
Which zombies does Fume Pumpkin target?
Fume Pumpkin attacks targeting Ground, Water Zombies zombies. Knowing its target priority helps you assign it to the lane or row where those zombie types are most concentrated for maximum impact.
Is Fume Pumpkin good in competitive or advanced runs?
Fume Pumpkin's 20x3 at attacks every 1.5s and 4000 toughness give it a respectable performance floor in advanced runs. Its value increases when paired with synergistic support plants that amplify its strengths.
