Some villagers are way too comforting. Some villagers are way too cute. And some villagers don’t seem special at first… until they’re gone. These are the Animal Crossing villagers players let leave, only to instantly regret it. Don’t make the same mistake, friends!!
I broke this post down into a few categories:
- Comfort Villagers
- Cutest Villagers
- Unique Villagers
- Unexpected Villagers
- Ride-or-Die Villagers
I hope this guide helps you navigate the villager lineup on your own island and gives you better insight as to who they are. Thanks for reading and happy gaming!
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Comfort Villagers
#1: Marshal
To know him is to love him!! I think we all know why he is here. Some say he is overrated, but that is blasphemy. Marshal is the gold standard and will forever be THAT boy. A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are blue and aqua, his catchphrase is “sulky,” and he has the music hobby.
#2: Maple
She’s a completely wholesome and comforting teddy bear that will always be top in her species. I know very few players who would be okay with letting Maple go. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are green and white, her catchphrase is “honey,” and she has the education hobby.
#3: Fauna
Oh, she is THAT girl. Fauna will always be that girl. A classically beautiful deer who loves to bake, read, and garden. She’s what we all aspire to be and we have to her around as our bestie forever. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are beige and white, her catchphrase is “dearie,” and she has the nature hobby.
#4: Beau
The half-lidded eyes and lazy personality… Beau is the baby of your island and he truly does bring a sense of comfort for many players. He has been a fan-favorite for years. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are beige and orange, his catchphrase is “saltlick,” and he has the nature hobby.
#5: Molly
The most classic and comforting little ducky in the game. Molly will forever be a fan favorite because she is so tiny, bookish, and sweet. Comfort at its best. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are yellow and pink, her catchphrase is “quackidee,” and she has the nature hobby.
Villagers Who Are Too Cute to Let Go Of
#6: Erik
I mean, he is the only moose in the entire game AND he is absolutely S tier adorable. I can’t imagine he is very easy to say goodbye to! 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.
#7: Lily
Just one look at her happy little face and you are forever in her debt!! If you love frog villagers, Lily is the one who will steal your heart. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are yellow and white, her catchphrase is “toady,” and she has the education hobby.
#8: Merry
Merry is one of the most nostalgic cat villagers for many players and she is so twee and cutesy, you may feel slightly depressed having to say goodbye to her. She’s way too happy and spunky to be there. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are pink and aqua, her catchphrase is “mweee,” and she has the fashion hobby.
#9: Judy
She is the ultimate dreamy and ethereal villager who will make your heart so happy. She’s one of the most popular snooty villagers for good reason. 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.
#10: Sherb
Sherb is one of the cutest villagers of all time, according to this fandom. Players absolutely love his childish, cutesy vibe and lazy personality. If you let him go, expect to shed a few tears as he’s packing up. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favo
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Villagers Who Are Too Unique
#11: Zucker
Oh, we love his unique species AND design. What an adorbale little lazy boy who you absolutely will be sad to see swim off your shore. Also, his catchphrase is precious!! 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.
#12: Merengue
The design is S-tier, that’s for sure. The whipped cream and strawberry horn is truly ~the icing on the cake~ right? Players love her unique vibe and she’s become quite a fan favorite over the years. 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.
#13: Coco
Unique AND unexpectedly will steal your heart and I know this first-hand. I was very on the fence about her for a while and when she showed up and started talking books, I was sold. She is 10000% precious and eerie and endearing. You’ll love her. 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.
#14: Julian
You can’t have a unique section and not include ~the~ unicorn of the game. Julian is as fabulous as they come and you will miss his magical presence, especially if he is your first smug campsite villager. 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.
#15: Drago
I mean, he’s a dragon. Such a cool vibe for an alligator villager and his lazy personality makes him extra cute on top of it. 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.
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Villagers Who Grew on You Unexpectedly
#16: Daisy
You thought Goldie was the normal dog for you but then you meet Daisy and Goldie who??? She is as sweet as can be! A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are blue and colorful, her catchphrase is “bow-WOW,” and she has the education hobby.
#17: Melba
Totally unexpected and cute! Melba is as precious as it gets when it comes to the koala villagers. Having experience letting go of her, I can tell you it was very difficult!! And I did regret it for quite some time. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are white and green, her catchphrase is “toasty,” and she has the education hobby.
#18: Bill
He’s a jock, so already people may be turned off by the personality, but then suddenly… you gift him a few sweaters… he’s talking about how swole he is as this tiny little ducky… and his eyes are giving baby. You will never not fall in love with Bill! Trust me when I tell you (from experience) that you will regret letting him go (and then get his amiibo immediately). A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are blue and purple, his catchphrase is “quacko,” and he has the play hobby.
#19: Sylvana
Often forgotten as a normal villager, Sylvana will show up unexpectedly while villager hunting and you’ll think “oh, she is cute enough!” And suddenly she is your favorite earthy queen who looks adorable with her tail bobbing around the island. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are purple and green, her catchphrase is “hubbub,” and she has the nature hobby.
#20: Zell
Once upon a time, Zell found me in Pocket Camp and since then, I have been in love. Something about this cheeky little gazelle will make you fall in love. He’s hard to say goodbye to. 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.
Ride-or-Die Villagers
#21: Bob
The OG ride-or-die and the coolest purple cat you know. Bob is forever that ride-or-die guy and if you are lucky enough to stumble upon him, hold onto him forever. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are red and colorful, his catchphrase is “pthhpth,” and he has the play hobby.
#22: Deirdre
The pain I felt letting go of Deirdre. She is a TRUE sister for life. Sassy as hell, blunt, and will absolutely love you with a fierceness you can’t describe. EYEBROWS ON FLEEK. A few fun facts: she has a sisterly personality, her favorite color is orange, her catchphrase is “whatevs,” and she has the play hobby.
#23: Roald
Roald is the man. If he was your starter jock, he is probably even more precious and sentimental to you. He is a ride-or-die from the very beginning for many of us! few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are red and yellow, his catchphrase is “b-b-buddy,” and he has the fitness hobby.
#24: Katt
Yes, another sisterly… because they really are the girlies who would do anything for you. If you start with Katt, consider yourself lucky because 1, she is a cat villagers, and 2, she is as rad as it gets. 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.
#25: Cherry
Oh, she is a hot ticket. Cherry is no-BS and will have your back through thick-and-thin. If she is your starter sisterly, you’ll never want to part with her. A few fun facts: she has a sisterly personality, her favorite colors are black and purple, her catchphrase is “what what,” and she has the music hobby.
