Hello AC friends! You’re in good company here. I obsess over which villagers to add to my themed islands, which led me to creating all the villager lists. So if you’ve landed here, you are considering a desertcore island. This is a really fun, challenging theme! I can imagine there are so many interesting ground codes to transform your lush green island into a desolate desert.
Luckily, there are actually a number of great villagers that will fit this vibe. Let’s take a look at them.
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#1: Coco
She is queen of the desert, as far as I am concerned. Her coloring for this theme is top tier and she has such an ancient look about her. Coco should never ever be slept on!! 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.
#2: Lopez
With the design, coloring, and vest he has going on, he has total a southwestern vibe about him. He would be awesome for a desert oasis. A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite color is gray, his catchphrase is “badoom,” and he has the education hobby.
#3: Ankha
This should surprise no one. Ankha is an amazing Egyptian cat and she is a must-have if you are going desert oasis. Just 10/10. 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.
#4: Kyle
Kyle resembles a wild dog. For this reason and his cool coloring/markings, he is in! A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are black and white, his catchphrase is “alpha,” and he has the music hobby.
#5: Sly
Such a cool design. Love the colors and the eyes. He fits perfectly here. A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are brown and green, his catchphrase is “hoo-rah,” and he has the play hobby.
#6: Bangle
If you need a peppy, Bangle is your girl! Love her coloring and sweet design. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are yellow and green, her catchphrase is “growf,” and she has the fashion hobby.
#7: Boris
Not only does he have the design and outfit for it, but his home interior also has a desert/Egyptian theme . A few fun facts: he has a cranky personality, his favorite colors are purple and black, his catchphrase is “schnort,” and he has the nature hobby.
#8: Ellie
If you are going for an elephant in the dessert, I think Ellie’s coloring is perfect. But also… she is seriously one of the cutest villagers ever. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are gray and pink, her catchphrase is “li’l one,” and she has the nature hobby.
#9: Alfonso
Like Sly, Alfonso has the perfect coloring and aesthetic. I think having a few alligators is ideal for this theme. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are red and blue, his catchphrase is “it’sa me,” and he has the play hobby.
#10: Savannah
Savannah is a horse but you know, really… a zebra. And her design is totally unique and she’s such a delight. 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.
#11: Buzz
We need a bird of prey or two and Buzz is a perfect choice based on his coloring. A few fun facts: he has a cranky personality, his favorite colors are yellow and red, his catchphrase is “captain,” and he has the nature hobby.
And my other choice for a bird of prey would be…
#12: Avery
The markings, coloring, and that unhinged look in his eye… he is perfection. He is on my wish list for a future villager! A few fun facts: he has a cranky personality, his favorite colors are orange and brown, his catchphrase is “skree-haw,” and he has the music hobby.
#13: Shep
Sure, I know dogs do not live in deserts, but Shep would be the one dog to totally love this climate and vibe. He feels very southwestern to me. A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are blue and aqua, his catchphrase is “baa baa baa,” and he has the education hobby.
#14: Soleil
Just look at her. She loves baking in the sun. He name alone means “sun.” A few fun facts: she has a snooty personality, her favorite colors are yellow and red, her catchphrase is “tarnation,” and she has the education hobby.
#15: Sandy
Something about her feels desert to me. Maybe it is her name. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are aqua and white, her catchphrase is “speedy,” and she has the nature hobby.
#16: Bubbles
Another case of the fact that sure, hippos do not typically live in the desert, but her coloring and vibe just fits the theme. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are purple and pink, her catchphrase is “hipster,” and she has the fashion hobby.
#17: Zell
His design is based on a blackbuck antelope, which works well for a desert theme. A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are purple and gray, his catchphrase is “pronk,” and he has the music hobby.
#18: Spike
If you’d like a rhino for this theme, Spike feels like he is the guy for the job. A few fun facts: he has a cranky personality, his favorite colors are black and gray, his catchphrase is “punk,” and he has the nature hobby.
#19: Clay
I love the details on this villager’s design! Clay is a must. 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.
#20: Wart Jr.
Cool coloring, zen vibe, awesome toad. Wart Jr. is underrated! A few fun facts: he has a cranky personality, his favorite colors are blue and purple, his catchphrase is “grr-ribbit,” and he has the education hobby.
