Spike

Spike is a cranky rhino villager in the. His name refers to the horn on his head, which could also be called a spike. Following his debut in, Spike would remain absent in all games past , before making a return in. Previously, however, Spike would have returned in, but was ultimately unused. Unused data of Spike could also be found in prior to his inclusion in the game.

In, Spike has the nature hobby and may be found reading specific books that pertain to an item he is studying, which can be either flowers, bugs, fish, or fossils.

Appearance
Spike has orange skin, angry black eyes, and a scar on his nose with brown stitches. These traits combined give him a rebellious, violent look, hence his name, Spike, and his initial catchphrase, "punk". However, according to his e-Reader card, he is "as cuddly as a teddy bear" once one gets to know him. The umbrella he owns sports several rubber ducks, which may support this. In, Spike's eyes appear much angrier, and his scar does not have stitches.

Personality
As a cranky villager, Spike will appear mature compared to other personality types. This will make him appear belittling and insensitive to other villagers, including the player. Despite this, he will learn to confide in the player, considering them his only friend. He will enjoy the usual hobbies, but for relaxation and peace rather than for competition. He will find it difficult to socialize with peppy villagers, who he will criticize when talking to other villagers. He will get along with normal and snooty villagers, as well as other cranky villagers, who he will share deeper conversations with. He will, on occasion, annoy a normal villager, usually when being mean about something or someone. Smug and sisterly villagers may be difficult for him to get along with, as he tends to talk about them behind their backs or get them angry.