Peashooter Costume
Defend your lawn in this iconic green Plants vs. Zombies look.
The Peashooter is the classic first line of defense in the hit video game series Plants vs. Zombies. Fans love this costume for its quirky, instantly recognizable silhouette and nostalgic gaming appeal. The look features a bright green full-body jumpsuit, a leaf-shaped collar, and a large, rounded headpiece with a tubular snout.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Peashooter costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Peashooter costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Green Jumpsuit
A bright green full-body jumpsuit or unitard made of soft velour or spandex.
DIY: Wear a matching bright green long-sleeve shirt and green sweatpants.
Peashooter Headpiece
A large, padded bright green hood or mask with a protruding cylindrical snout and black mesh eyes.
DIY: Paper-mache a large balloon, attach a cardboard tube for the snout, paint it bright green, and cut out mesh-covered eye holes.
Leaf Collar
A dark green felt or fabric collar shaped like pointed leaves that drapes over the shoulders.
DIY: Cut large leaf shapes out of stiff dark green felt and sew or glue them to a simple fabric band.
Leaf Shoe Covers
Leaf-shaped dark green shoe covers or green slip-on shoes.
DIY: Cut leaf shapes from green felt and safety-pin them over your regular shoes.
Plush Peas
Soft green plush balls or foam spheres to use as pea ammunition.
DIY: Wrap green yarn into tight balls or paint tennis balls bright green.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Peashooter costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the bright green full-body jumpsuit over your base clothes.
- 2
Drape the dark green leaf-shaped collar over your shoulders, securing it comfortably at the neck.
- 3
Slip on the padded Peashooter headpiece, adjusting it so the black mesh eyes align with your line of sight.
- 4
Put on your shoes and secure the dark green leaf-shaped shoe covers over them.
- 5
Carry a few green foam or plush balls in your hands to use as your pea projectiles.
Peashooter for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a Zombie wearing a brown suit, tie, and a orange traffic cone on their head.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as Sunflower, Chomper, and a horde of lawn zombies.
- kids
- An adorable, warm velour jumpsuit version with an open-face hood is perfect for trick-or-treating.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting green fleece onesie as the base for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a green dog hoodie with felt leaves attached to the collar.
Tips
- Ensure the headpiece has adequate ventilation and visibility before wearing it in crowded or dark areas.
- Wear lightweight, breathable clothing underneath the jumpsuit to avoid overheating inside the padded costume.
- Keep your plush pea props in a small green pouch or pocket so your hands remain free when needed.
Peashooter costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Peashooter headpiece?
- You can construct a DIY headpiece using a large paper-mache balloon base, attaching a cardboard oatmeal container for the snout, painting it bright green, and cutting out eye holes covered with black mesh.
- Is it easy to see out of the Peashooter mask?
- Store-bought masks typically feature black mesh screens in the eyes or mouth area, which provide decent forward visibility but may limit peripheral vision.
- What is the best material for the leaf collar?
- Stiff felt is the best material because it holds its leaf-like shape without drooping and is easy to cut without fraying.
Did you know? The Peashooter is the very first plant unlocked in the original 2009 Plants vs. Zombies game and has appeared in every franchise spin-off since.