Handheld item

This is a list of items that can be held by the player throughout the. Only one item may be held at a time. In, , and , the player can swap between handheld items by pressing left and right on the D-pad.

Not all items listed here are available in all games; several non-tool items were initially absent in, but many were gradually added in updates, with most of those also available during Fireworks Shows. Villagers can also be seen from time to time holding items, including (in ) some that the player cannot hold (often in relation to a hobby), such as snacks, drinks, books, handheld purses, dumbbells, and magnifying glasses.

Balloon

 * This section is about the handheld item that the player can hold. For the balloons that hang in the air with presents, see Balloon (floating).

Balloons are an item that the player can hold and can also be placed as a decoration. If the player trips while running, is stung by Wasps, falls in a pitfall (except in ), or wears an King Tut Mask while holding a balloon, they will lose that balloon. Balloons also come in the shape of Bunny Balloons and Heart Balloons.

Bean-Tossing Kit
The Bean-Tossing Kit (known as Bean Throwing Set in and Beans in ) are an item that is usually obtained around Setsubun. In, Bean Throwing Set are obtained from Tortimer near the shrine. In, Beans are obtained from Timmy and Tommy for Bells 800. In, s are obtained from Nook Shopping during the Setsubun seasonal event for Bells 800. When used, the player will drop down beans to the ground.

Bubble Blower
The Bubble Blower (known as Bubble Wand before ) is an item introduced in. When used, the Bubble Blower releases bubbles to the sky. In, the Bubble Blower can be obtained from Phineas in the city on clear days. In, the item is obtained from players within the Happy Home Showcase. In, s can be obtained from Nook's Cranny for Bells 150 or Redd during the Fireworks Show for Bells 500. Unlike previous games, Bubble Blowers can come in stacks of ten.

Dandelion Puff
Dandelions are weeds/flowers that appear randomly in the player's town from March to November. After a few days, they turn into Dandelion Puffs, which can be held by the player. If they press "A" while holding one, the seeds will float away.

Fan
Fans are a type of handheld item available only in, and. They are referred to as Uchiwa Fans in. When used, the player will fan themselves as if they're trying to keep cool. There are several varieties of fan in each game.

Fountain Firework
Fountain Fireworks are items in and. In, Timmy and Tommy will sell them at their shop during August for Bells 200, along Sparklers and Roman Candles. Isabelle may also give Fountain Fireworks to the player during the Fireworks Show, especially if they have no other firework-related items in their inventory. In, Nook's Cranny will sell a for Bells 600. Redd also sells a Fountain Firework for Bells 500 during the Fireworks Show. Players drop Fountain Fireworks on the ground to use them, unlike other handheld items. After a Fountain Firework is used, it becomes a Used Fountain Firework, which is a trash item.

Fountain Fireworks also appear as Villager's up smash in and.

Ice Cream
Ice Cream is an edible item introduced in. By carrying the item, the player can consume the ice cream. The ice cream can be obtained after the player has met with another player via StreetPass in the Happy Home Showcase eight times for ice cream, and nine times for soft-serve ice cream. Unlike coffee and sparkling cider, a whole ice cream can be eaten by the player at once by pressing the A button.

List of ice cream flavors
• Choco soft-serve

• Lemon double scoop

• Strawberry ice cream

• Swirl soft-serve

• Matcha soft-serve

• Vanilla ice cream

• Vanilla soft-serve

• Mint double scoop

Magic Bag
The Magic Bag (known in as Santa Bag) is an item that can obtained from Jingle to be used to deliver gifts to other villagers. The Santa Bag can be obtained if the player is dressed up as Santa in. In, the is obtained after giving Jingle three. The player can only hold the bag for Toy Day only.

Maracas


Maracas are an item in that can be from Nook Shopping for Bells 2000. The item is also obtainable from Nintendo after downloading the 1.7.0 Free Update. When used, the player will swing the maracas around to produce a shaking sound.

Megaphone ()

 * For the megaphone in    , see Megaphone.

Megaphones are an item in. Unlike in, the item is primarily used to for the player to shout through the Megaphone. Four variants exists for the Megaphone, including the, the , the , and the , all obtainable during the Big Game Celebration event in Nook Shopping from January 15 to February 15.

Pan Flute


The Pan Flute is an item in that can be obtained from crafting one using. When used, the player will blow through the flute to produce a sound.

Party Popper
The Party Popper (or  in ) is a single-use handheld item that shoots out confetti when activated. Unlike the sparkler or roman candle, they come in only one color variety.

Crackers are unobtainable in but are used by villagers celebrating New Year's or the player's birthday. In, crackers can be purchased from Tom Nook's store from December 16 - 30, for Bells 120, as well as during a One Day Sale.

In and, poppers are given to the player during special events, including the Countdown. They can also bought from Timmy and Tommy's store for Bells 300. While are available all year in, in  they are limited to the month of December. During grand opening celebrations in and, villagers will set off party poppers to celebrate a public work being completed.

Party Poppers also appear as Isabelle's forward smash in.

Pinwheel
The Pinwheel is an item in, , , and. When the player is carrying it, it will spin. The pinwheel's spinning speed changes depending on the player's movement. Pinwheels come in various colors and sizes depending on the game.

Roman Candle
Roman Candles are a type of handheld object given to the player by Tortimer or Isabelle during special events (such as the Fireworks Show or New Year's Eve) in town. They are similar in appearance to Sparklers, but unlike Sparklers, Roman Candles glow a certain color when activated and shoot out sparkles in the direction the player is pointing them.

To get more Roman Candles, the player can drop the ones already acquired and then ask for more from Tortimer. Using this, the player can fill their whole inventory with Roman Candles twice. After that, Tortimer apologies to the player and claims that he has run out of fireworks.

Sparkler
Sparklers are handheld objects that are given to the player to use during special events in the, such as the weekly Fireworks Show in August, as well as New Year's Eve. A Sparkler is similar in appearance to a Roman Candle, but only sparkles until it burns out.

In, Timmy and Tommy will sell these for a limited time along with Fountain Fireworks, Roman Candles, and Sparklers during August. They will replace the Fortune Cookies if being sold. In, sparklers will occasionally appear in Nook's Cranny for Bells 600 or from Redd during the Fireworks Show for Bells 500 in or.

Sparkling Cider
The Sparkling Cider (known in European English as Fizzy Apple Juice) is an item in and. In, sparkling cider can be obtained from Isabelle during the Countdown and when used three times, the player will drink down the glass. In, can be obtained for Bells 1000 in a New Year's Eve seasonal event in Nook Shopping, where using the item will result in the player making a cheering animation with the glass and where the item will break if the player trips while wearing a.

Tambourine


Tambourines are an item introduced in that can obtained from Nook's Cranny for Bells 1500. When used, the player will play a beat on the instrument.

Tools
Tools are the most fundamental handheld items in the. Most tools can be purchased at Tom Nook's store or Timmy and Tommy's store, or in they can be crafted with a DIY recipe.

The following items are considered tools: • Axe

• Fishing Rod

• Ladder

• Megaphone

• Net

• Shovel

• Slingshot

• Timer

• Toy Hammer

• Vaulting Pole

• Wand

• Watering Can

Tweeter
A Tweeter is a held item introduced in. It is obtained from the Happy Home Showcase after connecting with ten people via StreetPass or from Isabelle on New Year's Eve. In, it is obtained from Redd during the Fireworks Show for Bells 500 or from Nook's Cranny for Bells 800. When used, the player will blow on it and it will make a tweeting sound.

Umbrellas


There are many different designs of Umbrella, but they are mainly used as accessories and do not serve a major function. They can, however, be used to prevent the player from getting a tan on warm summer days. Villagers will carry umbrellas when it rains.