The Sunzio Seed is one of the most sought-after Epic-tier plants in Plants vs Brainrots, added during the Prison Update (October 4, 2025). Its sunny design hides serious firepower — a strong DPS output that helps clear tougher Brainrots on your treadmill runs. If you’re wondering how to unlock it, this guide covers every way to obtain the Sunzio Seed, its growth time, and how it fits into your overall event progression.
What Is Sunzio in Plants vs Brainrots?
Sunzio is an Epic-tier plant designed as a sunflower with a black-and-white stem chained to a heavy ball. It’s fast-attacking, solid in mid-game damage, and one of the most efficient ways to boost your Brainrot-clearing speed.
- Rarity: Epic
- Base Value: $25,000
- Growth Time: 2 minutes
- Base Damage / DPS: 115
- Obtainable: Yes (Prison Update)
- Mutations:
- Gold ×2
- Diamond ×3
- Frozen ×4
- Neon ×4.5
These multipliers make Sunzio a great investment for players aiming to climb into the high-DPS range.
How to Unlock the Sunzio Seed
You can get the Sunzio Seed through the Prison (Lock-Up) Event on Central Island.
Here’s the full step-by-step process:
1. Unlock Central Island
Before joining the Lock-Up event, you’ll need access to the Central Island:
- Pay $1,000,000 at the glowing portal to the left of your main garden (opposite the Fuse Machine).
- Once opened, this portal permanently unlocks the Prison Island area.
2. Start the Lock-Up Event
When you arrive on Central Island:
- Talk to the Warden NPC to begin the event.
- Check the Wanted Board beside him — this lists Brainrots you need to capture and turn in.
- Capturing and delivering each Wanted Brainrot progresses your completion bar and unlocks rewards, including seeds.
3. Capture Specific Brainrots
The Sunzio Seed specifically drops as a bounty reward when you capture and imprison certain Mythic Brainrots during the event:
| Required Brainrot | Rarity | Reward(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Bombini Gussini | Mythic | Sunzio Seed ×1, Aubie Seed ×1, Don Fragola Seed ×1 |
| Frigo Camelo | Mythic | Sunzio Seed ×1, Aubie Seed ×1, Don Fragola Seed ×1 |
Both Brainrots appear as part of the Wanted list as you progress through the Lock-Up event.
4. Complete the Turn-In
After capturing one of the above Brainrots:
- Return to the Warden’s Prison on Central Island.
- Interact with the cell prompt to donate your captured Brainrot.
- The game instantly adds a Sonzio Seed to your inventory as part of your reward bundle.
Growth Time and Placement Tips
The Sonzio Seed takes 2 minutes to fully grow once planted in your garden.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
- The growth timer starts immediately upon planting.
- You can move the fully grown Sunzio later using your shovel tool if you want to reposition it for better defense coverage.
- For best efficiency, keep it near conveyor spawn areas for consistent Brainrot damage output.
Why You Should Add Sunzio to Your Garden
While it’s not the rarest plant in the Prison Update, the Sunzio stands out for several reasons:
- Fast Attack Speed: Excellent DPS even at low weights.
- Mutation Scalability: Neon or Frozen variants can reach extremely high damage values.
- Accessible Unlock Path: You can earn it mid-way through the Prison Quest instead of waiting for completion.
- Trading Potential: At 10 kg and high mutation tiers, its estimated trading value exceeds $2 million in relative DPS equivalence.
For mid-tier players who’ve already invested in garden expansion or event gear, the Sunzio offers one of the best damage-per-cost returns available.
See also: Plants vs Brainrots: How to Auto Sell Items, Rarities, and Mutations
The Sonzio Seed is a perfect mid-game pickup for anyone completing the Plants vs Brainrots Prison Event. Its blend of speed, scalability, and accessible drop conditions make it an essential part of your offensive lineup — especially if you’re looking to clear higher-tier Brainrots efficiently before moving into Legendary or Secret plants.
For more event coverage, check out your guides on Copuccino, Aubie, and Don Fragola plants from the same update — all crucial for building a top-tier garden setup. Play Now!
