Light-up pumpkins are typically either battery-powered or plug-in (corded). Battery models commonly use AA or AAA cells, while corded versions run from an electric power cord and don’t require batteries.

Included accessories depend on the type: small hanging lights often come with suction cups or hanging holes; inflatables and pop-up pumpkins commonly include air blowers, ground stakes, tethers/ropes, and carrying or storage bags.

Inflatable pumpkins are stabilized with ground stakes and tethers/ropes; heavier models may also use weight bags or water/sand bags to secure them outdoors.

Some pre-lit pumpkins include a built-in timer that runs on a 6-hour on / 18-hour off cycle. Other models may not have a timer but offer lighting modes such as steady-on or flashing.

Most light-up pumpkins use LED lighting. The listings mainly show orange and white LED colors.

Options range from single steady or flashing modes to multi-function displays. Some sets list multiple modes—for example, an 8-mode sequence (Combination, In Wave, Sequential, Slow Glow, Chasing, Slow, Twinkle, Steady)—and may also include built-in timers such as a 6 hrs on / 18 hrs off cycle.

Battery requirements vary by product. Examples from the listings include models that use three AAA batteries or three AA batteries; other items are corded and don’t require batteries.