There rare only 7 lion villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and I have to be honest… there isn’t many great ones. I think they are one of the weakest species in the game, personally, but let’s take a look at options and see if any of them will fit your island.
This is an opinion piece, so there are no right or wrong answers! Just sharing my own personal thoughts.
Counting down from…
#7: Mott
I really do not care for him. He was an autofill for me once and it was a jump-scare. Sorry. A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are green and blue, his catchphrase is “cagey,” and he has the fitness hobby.
#6: Rory
He is okay, but I often forget he even exists. The fangs are a nice touch. A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are blue and red, his catchphrase is “capital,” and he has the music hobby.
#5: Lionel
I mean, Lionel is the most specific vibe and if you are looking for a vintage/fantastical villager… he is a must. He is giving ~beauty and the beast~ to me. A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are green and gray, his catchphrase is “precisely,” and he has the music hobby.
#4: Elvis
Elvis looks kinda cool with his scars and all. He’s been through it and we can respect that. A few fun facts: he has a cranky personality, his favorite colors are red and black, his catchphrase is “unh-hunh,” and he has the education hobby.
#3: Bud
Bud is straight chillin’ and hasn’t a care in the world. I think his laidback vibe is refreshing and perfect for warm-weather islands. A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are green and yellow, his catchphrase is “shredded,” and he has the fitness hobby.
#2: Rex
Aw Rex, you are as cute as they come. Arguably the only classically cute one on the list. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are blue and aqua, his catchphrase is “cool cat,” and he has the nature hobby.
#1: Leopold
He looks academia and studious as hell. I love him for it. He is giving ~Giles~ from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and I say 1000% yes to that. I think he is an underrated king. A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are green and purple, his catchphrase is “lion cub,” and he has the education hobby.
