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

Balloons are an item that the player can hold and can also be used as a decoration. If the player trips while running or falls in a pitfall (except in ) while holding a balloon, they will lose that balloon.

In, balloons are given out by Redd at the Lake on July 4th. Tom Nook will also give the player a free balloon in his store during a sale (but not on Sale Day). In, balloons are obtained free of charge from Phineas in the city, while in , they are obtained from Happy Home Showcase players. In, balloons can be found in Nook's Cranny for Bells 600 or during the Fireworks Show from Redd for Bells 500 in , , , , and. Balloons do not appear in the catalog, but do appear in the catalog in for Bells 40 each and sell for Bells 10 each.

Balloons also appear in the Tortimer Island tour Balloon Hunt and are worth one point each when popped with a slingshot. In multiplayer, players may pop balloons of their color only.

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.

Bunny Balloon
Bunny Balloons are items that act similar to standard balloons. Unlike regular balloons, Bunny Balloons do not break if the player falls down or is shot with a slingshot while using Wi-Fi. In addition to this, they still maintain the shape of a balloon when placed inside the player's house, while other items obtained from Phineas do not.

In, Bunny Balloons can be obtained from Redd at the Lake during the Fireworks Festival, or by Tom Nook on one of his sale days. In, they can be obtained from Phineas in the city and in , Bunny Balloons are given out by players that update their model home frequently at the Happy Home Showcase.

Bunny Balloons are featured in the Tortimer Island slingshot tours where the player must shoot down as many balloons within a set time limit. These ones are worth three points as opposed to the regular balloons, worth one.

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.

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
Below is a list of ice cream flavors the player can obtain:


 * 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
Party Poppers are a handheld item. It is not the same as the sparkler or roman candle, as it shoots out confetti when activated and is immediately used, and neither does it come in different varieties of color. Like the roman candle and the sparkler, party poppers are given to the player during special events, including the Countdown. In and, party poppers can be bought from Timmy and Tommy's store for Bells 300. However, are available all year in, while in  party poppers are only available during December.

During ceremonies in and, the villagers and others will pull out party poppers to celebrate a construction being completed. They immediately use it afterwards.

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.

In, pinwheels could be obtained during a sale or grab-bag day. Pinwheels come in many different colors and sizes. They can be ordered from the catalog for various prices. In, pinwheels can be obtained by speaking to Phineas in the city on a sunny or cloudy day. Pinwheels come in 8 different colors: Green, Cyan, Blue, Indigo, Pink, Red, Orange and Yellow. If the player holding a pinwheel runs into a tree, the pinwheel may break. In, pinwheels can be obtained from players within the Happy Home Showcase. In, were added in the 1.4.0 Summer Update (Wave 2) and can be obtained at random from Redd's Raffle during a Fireworks Show for Bells 500 or from Nook's Cranny.

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 introduced in that can be obtained for Bells 1000 from a New Year's Eve seasonal event in Nook Shopping. When used, the player will cheer with the drink. The item will break if the player trips with 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.

Uchiwa Fan
Uchiwa Fans are an item introduced in. When used, the player will fan themselves as if they're trying to keep cool. Two Uchiwa Fans exists in, the normal that is obtained from Nook's Cranny for Bells 800 or Redd during the Fireworks Show for Bells 500, and the  that is obtained from Nook Stop for Nook Miles 400.

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.