Whether you are building your villager list or ready to start villager hunting, this is one of the most exciting parts of the game. With 417 villagers to choose from, it can be overwhelming. While some gravitate towards the extra cute or popular villagers, a lot of us want unique designs and/or underrated villagers. Enter: unique villagers.
What do we mean by unique? These villagers are either unique in design or are underrated and not often chosen as first pick, though they totally should be. I hope that you find what you are looking for here.
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Here are 30 unique villagers to consider for your island.
#1: Julian
Let’s start with the unicorn because it doesn’t get more unique than that. Julian is a whole mood and you will be lucky to have him. A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are purple and blue, his catchphrase is “glitter,” and he has the music hobby.
#2: Mineru
One of the newest villagers (as a part of the Zelda collab). Her design alone is so unique, eye-catching, and interesting. A few fun facts: she has a snooty personality, her favorite colors are purple and green, her catchphrase is “construct,” and she has the education hobby.
#3: Merengue
She is popular for a good reason. Merengue is absolutely darling and her design is so creative and sweet. Great for foodie islands. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are white and red, her catchphrase is “shortcake,” and she has the nature hobby.
#4: Drago
He’s a dragon, so… you know. Here he stands! Couldn’t not include him. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are red and orange, his catchphrase is “burrrn,” and he has the nature hobby.
#5: Chadder
The cheesy design and the tux… what a mood. Another great villager based on food. A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are gray and black, his catchphrase is “fromage,” and he has the fitness hobby.
#6: Petri
While we are talking about mouse villagers, Petri the scientist is so cool. We love an educated woman in STEM. A few fun facts: she has a snooty personality, her favorite colors are gray and white, her catchphrase is “mmmhmm,” and she has the education hobby.
#7: Katt
I am including Katt because she is so atypical from the usual cat villagers that people gravitate towards. Her fangs are so awesome. A few fun facts: she has a sisterly personality, her favorite colors are purple and black, her catchphrase is “purrty,” and she has the music hobby.
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#8: Tangy
Another foodie queen. Tangy has a great unique design as an orange! A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are green and yellow, her catchphrase is “reeeeOWR,” and she has the music hobby.
#9: Cousteau
A tiny yellow frog with a mustache… just *chef’s kiss* The catchphrase alone. A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are green and red, his catchphrase is “oui oui,” and he has the fitness hobby.
#10: Stitches
Unsettling and enthusiastic and adorable. All in one. Stitches is a fan fave but very unique in design. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are colorful and white, his catchphrase is “stuffin’,” and he has the play hobby.
#11: Lucky
It would be a crime to not include mummy puppy on this list. Lucky is the spookiest love. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are beige and white, his catchphrase is “rrr-owch,” and he has the play hobby.
#12: Ankha
Possibly one of the most unique designs in the entire game. What a VIBE you are, Ankha. This one is for all the ancient history buffs. A few fun facts: she has a snooty personality, her favorite colors are colorful and brown, her catchphrase is “me meow,” and she has the nature hobby.
#13: Ione
This is a celestial queen who is another majorly popular villager but her unique designs earns her a spot here. She is perfect for fairy/pastel/space islands. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are white and black, her catchphrase is “gleam,” and she has the fashion hobby.
#14: Biskit
Biskit is as unsettling as it gets with his soulless eyes. But definitely unique. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are purple and colorful, his catchphrase is “dawg,” and he has the play hobby.
#15: Clay
Love the details on Clay. I hardly register him as a hamster. He has Ewok energy and for that reason alone… he is awesome. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are beige and brown, his catchphrase is “thump,” and he has the nature hobby.
#16: Judy
People go crazy for Judy and her unique colors and design. Very cutesy and celestial. A few fun facts: she has a snooty personality, her favorite colors are pink and white, her catchphrase is “myohmy,” and she has the music hobby.
#17: Phoebe
For those who love a good mystical/fantasy-vibe villager. She is such a cool phoenix design for her ostrich species. A few fun facts: she has a sisterly personality, her favorite colors are black and red, her catchphrase is “sparky,” and she has the fitness hobby.
#18: Coco
Coco is so adorable and unsettling. I love it. She is based off a gyroid, which is awesome. Easily in my top favorite villagers of all time. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are green and beige, her catchphrase is “doyoing,” and she has the education hobby.
#19: Tucker
Mammoth! Truly so cool! I am so fascinated by them IRL so Tucker gets all the points for his A+ unique design. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are yellow and orange, his catchphrase is “fuzzers,” and he has the nature hobby.
#20: Blaire
She reminds me of a skunk instead of a squirrel, which makes me love her. A few fun facts: she has a snooty personality, her favorite colors are brown and orange, her catchphrase is “nutlet,” and she has the fashion hobby.
#21: Zucker
People go crazy for Zucker and I can see why. His design is very unique, based on a Japanese dish. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are blue and yellow, his catchphrase is “bloop,” and he has the nature hobby.
#22: Flora
Another awesome ostrich species design that transforms into something even cooler. Flora the flamingo is perfection for tropical islands. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are colorful and pink, her catchphrase is “pinky,” and she has the play hobby.
#23: Savannah
For a horse, she is such a unique design! I don’t see enough love for her. If you love zebras, she is a must have. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are aqua and blue, her catchphrase is “y’all,” and she has the music hobby.
#24: Julia
A snooty peacock with the most beautiful design. They really do a great job with the ostrich villagers in terms of creativity. A few fun facts: she has a snooty personality, her favorite colors are purple and red, her catchphrase is “dahling,” and she has the education hobby.
#25: Cephalobot
Easily the coolest of all the robot villagers. A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are white and black, his catchphrase is “donk donk,” and he has the play hobby.
#26: Ketchup
Who wouldn’t love a duck based entirely on a tomato? Ketchup is one of the coolest gimmicky food villagers. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are white and aqua, her catchphrase is “bitty,” and she has the play hobby.
#27: Shino
I am personally not a huge fan of her, but you can’t deny that her design is very rad. Her horns for a deer villager are unique and eye-catching. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are red and black, her catchphrase is “okaaay,” and she has the education hobby.
#28: Erik
As far as deer villagers go for uniqueness, Erik takes the cake. A MOOSE. NO NOTES. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are beige and red, his catchphrase is “chow down,” and he has the nature hobby.
#29: Papi
His design is based on an okapi and if that isn’t the best thing in the world, then honestly who knows? Truly unique. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are orange and aqua, his catchphrase is “haaay,” and he has the nature hobby.
#30: Chester
He looks like a sad little panda bear. Don’t you just want to gift him items to make him smile? A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are yellow and green, his catchphrase is “rookie,” and he has the play hobby.
