The Pricklefruit is a rare, prickly crop introduced in Part 2 of the Cooking Event. Known for its spiky, tropical look and high base value, it's a must-have for collectors and players chasing valuable harvests.

If you've been hunting for this elusive fruit, here's exactly how you can get it without wasting time or missing your shot.
The only way to get a Pricklefruit is through the Rat Connoisseur reward system during the Cooking Event.
Once the Pricklefruit option appears, you still have to choose it over the other rewards shown.
To get the Rat Connoisseur to give you rewards:
Here's the complete drop list so you understand your odds:
| Reward | Chance |
|---|---|
| Gourmet Egg | 50% |
| Kitchen Crate | 50% |
| Gourmet Seed Pack | 50% |
| Culinarian Chest | 40% |
| Spring Onion Seed | 30% |
| Cooking Cauldron | 30% |
| Kitchen Flooring | 30% |
| Sunny-Side Chicken | 30% |
| Kitchen Cart | 20% |
| Pet Mutation Shard Aromatic | 20% |
| Smoothie Fountain | 15% |
| Butternut Squash Seed | 8% |
| Pricklefruit Seed | 5% |
| Gorilla Chef | 5% |
| Bitter Melon Seed | 3% |
If you want more chances in less time:
The Pricklefruit looks like a Starfruit + Corn + Spiked Mango hybrid—yellow, angular, and covered in little spikes. This makes it stand out easily in your inventory.
If chasing rare crops feels like an endless grind, sometimes it’s worth stepping off the farming wheel. Whether you’re after the elusive Pricklefruit or other legendary finds, you can save time (and sanity) by choosing to buy exotic Grow A Garden pets from trusted sellers. That way, you get exactly what you want without waiting for RNG to be on your side.
When I farmed for my first Pricklefruit, I didn't burn myself out grinding nonstop. Instead, I focused on days when Chris P's Craving boosted the drop rate to 6% and prepped batches of mutated food ahead of time. This let me roll for the reward quickly and consistently.
If you want to skip the grind entirely, you can always head to the grow a garden pet shop and pick one up instantly—sometimes, convenience beats RNG.