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 want a hidden gem of a villager. We know the popular ones… we are practically beaten over the head with them. But how about the villagers who don’t get put in the spotlight as often? The below are some of the most underrated villagers in the game. I hope you find a new bestie here.
#1: Olive
Olive is nearly always overshadowed Maple, but she is just as cute IMO. I always have to have her! Great coloring! Crazy yet cute eyes! I picture her being an introverted homebody and love that for her. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are brown and yellow, her catchphrase is “sweet pea,” and she has the nature hobby.
#2: Deena
Deena is often overlooked since ducks like Molly and Ketchup exist, but I enjoy Deena’s shy and gentle disposition. Her eyes look like she’s up to something and already asking for forgiveness… but it’s cute. I also love her olive coloring – fits perfect on natural islands! A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are blue and colorful, her catchphrase is “woowoo,” and she has the education hobby.
#3: Gayle
Alligators are not the most popular species in game, which means cuties like Gayle fly under the radar. But if you love a cutesy pink villager, she is a must! A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are pink and white, her catchphrase is “snacky,” and she has the nature hobby.
#4: Zell
I feel like Erik and Beau are the two male deer that people gravitate towards but Zell is THE MAN. He is a special-to-me villager because Zell was my in-game BF once upon a time. lolol He is too cool. 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.
#5: Roswell
Even his little photo says “ALL HAIL ROSWELL,” because he is simply a 10/10 villager and I cannot believe he isn’t more popular. Love the nod to UFOs and his super cool blinking eyes. He deserves so much more love than he gets. A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are brown and beige, his catchphrase is “spaaace,” and he has the nature hobby.
#6: Pate
Everyone is like “Is Pate a boy? What’s the deal?” She is a girl, but who cares! Look at her worried little eyebrows! I slept on her for a while but she surprised me in the best way. Another severely underrated duck – I urge you to try her as a peppy duck instead of Ketchup. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are yellow and white, her catchphrase is “quackle,” and she has the fashion hobby.
#7: Katt
Giiiiirl those fangs. So fierce. There are so many cat villagers and it is truly hard to choose the best, but Katt is way cool and overshadowed often! 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: Hazel
Don’t talk about her unibrow like that. I will not stand for it. The unibrow is completely endearing and her sassy no-nonsense personality never fails to make me laugh. She is cozy and warm and I will forever be in her corner. QUEEN. A few fun facts: she has a sisterly personality, her favorite colors are red and yellow, her catchphrase is “uni-wow,” and she has the play hobby.
#9: Cousteau
Um… this is a precious yellow frog with a tiny moustache and somehow he is not a fan favorite. I do not understand. KING. 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: Genji
Genji reminds me of the bao in the Disney’s Pixar short and I love that for him. I hardly see love for him and that makes me sad. I love his serious face and yet when you talk to him, he is the most cheerful and will give you a DOUBLE-WAVE. A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are green and purple, his catchphrase is “mochi,” and he has the fitness hobby.
#11: Deli
Deli is a fantastic lazy villager and yet I do not see him often. I think a lot of the monkey villagers are underrated. He is so cozy! A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are purple and brown, his catchphrase is “monch,” and he has the nature hobby.
#12: Daisy
Goldie this, Goldie that. Goldie is amazing, but I will raise you DAISY. Daisy and her beautiful cream coat and coloring. She is a shy, bookish sweetie and I love her forever. 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.
#13: Blaire
I can’t believe the skunk-like villager doesn’t get more love. Blaire is a gem! Her catchphrase is “nutlet,” which is precious as far as squirrels go. I also think she is the perfect snooty for someone who wants the personality but with a kind face. 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.
#14: Weber
Would you look at that endearing bowl cut and those half-lidded eyes. I do not see enough love for this lazy villager. He has a great natural color that is perfect for natural and forestcore aesthetics. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are blue and black, his catchphrase is “quaa,” and he has the nature hobby.
#15: Leopold
He looks academia and studious as hell and has great colors! 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.
#16: Bangle
Wait, the way Bangle is queen of the jungle and needs way more love in this community. She feels very earthy and natural to me and I love her peppy personality. It just fits for her! 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.
#17: Piper
Oh gosh, look at her. Who doesn’t like Piper? I want names. She is such a MOOD. I love her facial expressions. I love that she has the play hobby. I love her little birdy prints in the sand when she’s running around. Please consider her! A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are black and white, her catchphrase is “chickadee,” and she has the play hobby.
#18: Wade
Wade is designed like a baby penguin and I won’t hear a lick of anything bad about him. Roald who? A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are aqua and blue, his catchphrase is “so it goes,” and he has the nature hobby.
#19: Anchovy
Anchovy is the ACNH people’s Eugene Levy. PERIODT. He is so cozy and sweet with his coloring and sweater. Perfect for natural and/or autumnal islands. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are colorful and orange, his catchphrase is “chuurp,” and he has the play hobby.
#20: Opal
OPAL MY LOVE. She looks so effortlessly cool with the winged eye male-up and the chic bangs. This is a severely underrated villager!! Please pass on Tia or Eloise and try Opal on for size. You will be pleasantly surprised! A few fun facts: she has a snooty personality, her favorite colors are black and orange, her catchphrase is “snoot,” and she has the fashion hobby.
#21: Tad
People love Henry for their green frog of choice but Tad is such a great color and an underrated cutie! A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are yellow and colorful, his catchphrase is “sluuuurp,” and he has the play hobby.
#22: Skye
I do not see enough love for this breath of fresh air… The cloud design is so lovely and soft! A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are blue and white, her catchphrase is “airmail,” and she has the music hobby.
#23: Savannah
Y’all, I never see love for this actual zebra. Savannah is perfect for an Africa/safari themed island! She’s really cute and has such a unique design! 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: Deirdre
Fauna… Shino… we get it. They are awesome deer. HOWEVER. I will raise you DEIRDRE. She is a sassy queen and I will tolerate no hate. A true ride-or-die. A few fun facts: she has a sisterly personality, her favorite color is orange, her catchphrase is “whatevs,” and she has the play hobby.
#25: Avery
Okay, Avery. I see you. The markings, coloring, and that unhinged look in his eye… it’s perfection. Apollo is the “it” eagle for most, I know, but please hear me out about Avery! 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.
