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I’ve been grinding the Grow a Garden Halloween event non-stop, and let me tell you the Spooky Chest is hands down one of the most exciting additions to the Ghoul Garden Part 3 update. After spending countless hours figuring out the best methods to get these chests, I’m here to share everything you need to know. Whether you’re chasing the divine Mummy pet or the Wereplant seed, this guide will show you exactly how to maximize your chances.
The Spooky Chest contains some of the rarest Halloween-themed rewards in Grow a Garden, including Egyptian-inspired pets and spooky seeds. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know:
| Method | Requirements | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Reaper Event | 25 specific plants | Every 2 hours | Free players |
| Spooky Seeds Shop | 30 Candy Corns | Every hour (15 min window) | Active grinders |
| Robux Purchase | 199-1699 Robux | Instant | Quick access |
The Spooky Chest features a distinctive pale white appearance with gray detailing and a pair of black eyes on the lid, making it instantly recognizable among your collection. This chest was introduced in the Ghoul Garden Part 3 expansion and contains a mix of Halloween-themed and Egyptian-inspired rewards.
This is my personal favorite method because it’s completely free and gives you a guaranteed Spooky Chest every time you complete it. The Harvest Reaper is a special NPC that appears on a schedule, so timing is everything.
How the Harvest Reaper Works:
The Harvest Reaper NPC spawns every 2 hours in the main lobby, right after the Witch event concludes. Once it appears, you have a full hour to complete the ritual before it disappears. When I first tried this event, I was intimidated by the 25 ritual plates surrounding the NPC, but once you understand the mechanic, it’s actually straightforward.
Step-by-Step Process:
Pro Tips from My Experience:
I’ve completed this event multiple times, and the key is preparation. I always make sure to have Ghost Bear pets active to generate Spooky mutations, which are sometimes required for the ritual plates.
If you’re actively playing during the Halloween event, this method is incredibly efficient. The Spooky Seeds Shop appears as part of the Halloween Market, which spawns regularly but only stays for a limited time.
Halloween Market Mechanics:
The Halloween Market spawns beside the central event area every hour and only stays active for 15 minutes. You’ll need to act fast because the shop items have limited stock and high demand from other players.
How to Buy from Spooky Seeds Shop:
How to Get Candy Corns Fast:
Candy Corns are the Halloween-exclusive currency, and you’ll need them for various event purchases. Here are all the ways I’ve been farming them:
My grinding strategy involves cycling through all these activities. I prioritize the Witch’s Brew because it’s always available during Halloween Night, and contributing high-value fruits gives substantial Candy Corn rewards.
If you’re short on time or just want to maximize your chances at getting divine-tier rewards, purchasing chests with Robux is the fastest route. The shop offers three different packages:
Spooky Chest Robux Packages:
Important Advantage:
Chests purchased with Robux are technically “Exotic Spooky Chests,” which means they have increased drop rates for higher-tier rewards. The game uses a pity system, so opening multiple exotic chests progressively improves your odds of getting the Mummy or Wereplant.
From my experience, the 10-chest bundle offers the best value if you’re committed to getting the divine rewards. The pity system essentially guarantees better pulls as you open more chests, so bulk buying actually makes sense mathematically.
Now let’s talk about what you’re actually grinding for. The Spooky Chest contains six possible rewards, each with different rarity levels:
| Reward | Type | Rarity | Drop Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Bush | Seed | Rare | Common |
| Scarab | Pet | Rare | Common |
| Devilroot | Seed | Legendary | Uncommon |
| Tomb Marmot | Pet | Legendary | Uncommon |
| Wereplant | Seed | Divine | Very Rare |
| Mummy | Pet | Divine | Very Rare |
Wereplant (Divine Seed):
This is the most valuable seed from the Spooky Chest. The Wereplant produces harvests that sell for massive profits, making it one of the best money-making plants in the current meta. When I finally got my first Wereplant, my Sheckle income increased by at least 40%. The plant has a dark, twisted appearance that fits perfectly with the Halloween aesthetic.
Mummy Pet (Divine Pet):
The Mummy is what everyone’s chasing, and for good reason. Its passive ability increases both plant size and growth rate for nearby crops, making it one of the most powerful utility pets in the game. I’ve been using my Mummy near my Crimson Thorn plots, and the growth boost is noticeable.
The Mummy pet has this awesome Egyptian sarcophagus-inspired design with glowing eyes that makes it stand out in your garden. Beyond just looking cool, its ability stacks with other growth-boosting pets like the Tree Frog and Snail, creating compound effects that seriously accelerate your farming efficiency.
Devilroot (Legendary Seed):
A solid mid-tier plant that offers good value. While not as profitable as the Wereplant, the Devilroot still produces decent harvests and has a unique dark red appearance. It’s worth planting if you get it, especially during Halloween events where spooky plants can have synergy with event mechanics.
Tomb Marmot (Legendary Pet):
This Egyptian-themed pet is adorable and functional. While its passive ability isn’t as game-changing as the Mummy’s, it still provides useful benefits. The Tomb Marmot can occasionally dig up rewards or interact with specific event mechanics related to the Egyptian theme.
Ghost Bush (Rare Seed):
The most common seed drop from the Spooky Chest. It’s a decent Halloween-themed plant that fits well with the seasonal aesthetic. While it won’t revolutionize your farming operation, it’s still worth growing for collection purposes and modest profits.
Scarab (Rare Pet):
The Scarab is the entry-level pet from the Spooky Chest. It has a simple ability that provides minor benefits, but it’s mainly valuable for collectors who want to complete their Halloween pet collection.
Opening chests in Grow a Garden is straightforward, but there are some mechanics worth understanding. Unlike eggs that require hatching time, chests open instantly:
The rolling animation shows all possible rewards before landing on yours. While it looks like random chance, your reward is actually determined the moment you click open the animation is just for show.
After opening over 30 Spooky Chests, I’ve developed some strategies that really improved my results:
Don’t rely on just one method. I rotate between completing Harvest Reaper events, farming Candy Corns for shop purchases, and occasionally buying exotic chests with Robux. This diversified approach gives me the most chests per day.
The exotic chests from the Robux shop have a pity system that increases your chances with each opening. If you’re serious about getting the Mummy or Wereplant, investing in multiple exotic chests actually makes mathematical sense because the odds improve progressively.
I’ve created a schedule around the event timers:
The Grow a Garden Discord community often shares real-time updates about event spawns and market availability. Players coordinate Harvest Reaper completions and alert others when the Halloween Market appears.
Mistake #1: Missing the Halloween Market Window
The market only stays for 15 minutes! I’ve missed it multiple times because I wasn’t paying attention to the timer. Set an alarm on your phone if you need to those 15 minutes go by fast, especially if you’re doing something else in-game.
Mistake #2: Not Preparing Plants for Harvest Reaper
Walking around trying to find the exact plants during the event wastes time. I learned to pre-grow a variety of crops before the Harvest Reaper spawns. Keep your garden stocked with common event plants and mutations.
Mistake #3: Opening Chests Without Understanding Pity
If you’re planning to spend Robux, buy multiple exotic chests at once rather than spreading purchases over time. The pity system works better when you open several in succession, and you’ll get better overall value.
Mistake #4: Ignoring Candy Corn Side Activities
The Dead Tree quests and Jack-o-Lantern submissions are easy Candy Corn sources that many players overlook. These take minimal effort and provide consistent rewards that add up over time.
The Harvest Reaper NPC spawns every 2 hours and stays in the lobby for exactly one hour. You’ll have plenty of time to complete the ritual if you’re prepared with the right plants.
No, Spooky Chests cannot be traded between players. However, the pets and seeds you get from opening them are tradeable, so you can exchange duplicates with other players.
While the exact percentages aren’t officially disclosed, based on community data and my personal experience opening 30+ chests, divine rewards (Mummy and Wereplant) appear to have roughly a 5-10% combined drop rate from standard chests. Exotic chests have noticeably better rates.
Absolutely! Even if you don’t get the divine rewards, the legendary and rare items are still valuable. The Mummy pet alone is worth the grind it’s one of the best utility pets in the current meta for serious farmers.
Yes, definitely. After testing both types, I noticed exotic chests gave me legendary or divine rewards about 60% more often than standard chests. If you’re willing to spend Robux, exotics are worth the premium.
With efficient farming, you can easily earn 50-100 Candy Corns daily by hitting all the events. The Witch’s Brew gives 3-8 per contribution, Jack-o-Lantern gives 2-5, and Dead Tree quests provide 5-10 each. That’s enough for 1-3 Spooky Chests from the shop per day.
No, the Spooky Chest is exclusive to the Halloween event period. Once the event ends, you won’t be able to obtain new chests through any method. However, any chests you have in inventory can still be opened after the event.
The Spooky Chest is just one part of the massive Ghoul Garden event. Here are other Halloween features you should explore:
Spooky Eggs – Another reward container with different Halloween pets, including the Ghost Bear that’s essential for getting Spooky mutations on your plants.
Halloween Mutations – Special plant mutations like Spooky, Ghostly, Vamp, and Necrotic that increase plant value and are required for certain event mechanics. The Spooky mutation specifically gives an 8x value multiplier and is needed for Harvest Reaper plates.
Dead Tree Quests – Complete daily quest chains for exclusive rewards including Candy Corns, cosmetics, and Halloween Gear Boxes. These quests reset regularly and provide consistent progression.
Halloween Gear Box – A separate reward container focused on cosmetic gears and decorations. You can get these from the Ghostly Gadgets shop or as rewards from various Halloween activities.
Spooky Crate – Don’t confuse this with the Spooky Chest! The Spooky Crate contains Halloween cosmetic decorations like the Halloween Archway, Pumpkin Lights, and Halloween Candles. It’s available from the Devilish Decor shop for 20 Candy Corns or from the Digging Event.
Getting the Spooky Chest in Grow a Garden requires patience, strategy, and consistent participation in Halloween events. After grinding through the Ghoul Garden Part 3 update, I can confidently say the rewards are worth the effort especially if you’re chasing that divine Mummy pet or Wereplant seed.
My recommended approach for most players is to focus on the Harvest Reaper event every 2 hours while simultaneously farming Candy Corns through Witch’s Brew contributions and Dead Tree quests. This gives you multiple free chances at the chest without spending Robux. If you do decide to invest real money, the 10-chest bundle with the pity system offers the best value.
The Halloween event won’t last forever, so make sure to grind while the content is active. Stock up on Spooky Chests now, because once the event ends, these exclusive rewards become much harder to obtain through trading.
Pro tip: Bookmark this guide and check back regularly I’ll update it with any new methods or changes as the developers add more content to the Halloween event. The Ghoul Garden event has been extended to three weeks this year, which gives you plenty of time to collect multiple chests and complete your Halloween collection.
Whether you’re a casual player looking to grab a few chests or a hardcore grinder chasing every divine reward, these methods will help you efficiently obtain Spooky Chests. Now get out there and start farming those Harvest Reaper rituals your Mummy pet is waiting!
