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Pumpkin in Minecraft

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Pumpkin is a block in Minecraft. It stacks up to 64.

Type
Block
Stack size
Up to 64
Craftable
No
Best tool
Axe
Blast resistance
1

How to mine Pumpkin

The best tool for Pumpkin is the Axe. To get the block as a drop you need any tool (or even your hand). With a hardness of 1, it is very quick to break.

PropertyValue
Best toolAxe
Hardness1
Blast resistance1
Light levelNone
TransparentNo

Low blast resistance — explosions destroy it easily.

What is Pumpkin used for?

Pumpkin is an ingredient in 2 crafting recipes:

Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

What tool do you need to mine Pumpkin?
Use a Axe.
What can you make with Pumpkin?
Pumpkin is used to craft Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Seeds.