Editing Pascal

{{quote|The more you learn, man, the less you know.|Pascal|{{WW}}}}

| image = Pascal NLa.png

'''Pascal''' is a special character that appears first in {{WW}} and later in {{CF}}, {{NL}}, and {{NH}}. He is a red sea otter, with a yellow muzzle, black nose, and wide black eyes; he wears a beige beanie hat and dungarees, and has an unknown shell around his neck, probably a scallop. His name is a reference to a French philosopher, Blaise Pascal; it may also be a reference to [[wikipedia:Pascal (unit)|the measurement Pascal]], also named after the philosopher, which is used to measure pressure underwater. It could also be derived from the word "scallop". In {{WW}} and {{CF}} he appears in the [[player|player's]] [[town]] on random weekdays from 6 A.M. to 12 A.M. and is easily noticed by the [[villagers]].

Pascal is known for his philosophical tendencies, making him well known amongst the [[villager]]s in the [[player]]'s town. Most of his philosophy is marine-themed.  Every time the [[player]] talks to Pascal, he jumps into a river floating downstream until out of sight. Pascal gives away furniture from the [[Pirate Ship Theme]], if conditions are met. In {{NH}} he gives out [[Mermaid Series]] of DIY recipes, Clothing, or a [[Pearl]] when a scallop is caught by the player.

==History==

==={{WW}}===

[[File:Pascal WW.png|left]]

Pascal makes his debut in {{WW|nolink}}, in which he appears during random weekdays by the river mouth from 6 A.M. to 12 A.M., where the player can listen to one of his diffuse and sometimes random thoughts. If a player decides to, Pascal will give them a piece of ship-themed [[furniture]] before performing a perfect dive into the sea and swimming off.

Pascal is a key member in the {{WW|short|nolink}} [[Golden axe trading event]]. In exchange for a scallop, which is obtained from Tortimer for a massage chair, Pascal will give players a [[axe|golden axe]] or a [[photo]] of himself. He is one of seven special characters in {{WW|short|nolink}} who gives their picture out, the others being [[Tom Nook]], [[K.K. Slider]], [[Pelly]], [[Phyllis]], and [[Katie]] and [[Kaitlin]].

Sometimes cranky villagers will state that when Pascal was little he got hit in the head with a soccer ball, and from then on, he started saying random philosophy. It is not known if this rumor is true.

{{quote|I used to be into rap music, maaaan, but it's hard to freestyle underwater.|Pascal|{{CF|short|nolink}}}}

[[File:Pascal CF.png|left|70px]]

Pascal's role is largely unchanged in {{CF|nolink}}, as he still stands on one of the town's bridges on random weekdays from 6 A.M. to 12 A.M.. Though Booker will not tell players when he is in their town, the villagers will usually know. After sharing some philosophy, Pascal does a triple flip into the river, floating toward the sea, scaring any [[fish]] along the way. In this game, if the player is carrying a scallop when talking to Pascal, he will exchange it for a piece of ship-themed furniture, rather than the golden axe or his picture.

[[File:Pascal NL.png|left|70px]]

In {{NL|nolink}}, Pascal can be encountered when the player goes diving. If the player catches a [[scallop]], Pascal will appear and ask to have it. If Pascal is given a scallop, he gives the player a piece of pirate furniture in return. He appears once per day and is absent on special days.

==={{PC}}===

Pascal can be seen floating on the waters of [[Sunburst Island]] when on the cargo loading screen for [[Gulliver]]'s travels.

==={{NH}}===

Pascal was added to {{NH|nolink}} in Wave 1 of the [[Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update History|Free Summer Update]]. Similar to {{NL|short|nolink}}, he appears if the player finds a [[Scallop (sea creature)|Scallop]] while diving and asks if he can have it. If the player gives him the Scallop, he will randomly reward them with a [[Mermaid Series|Mermaid]] [[DIY]] recipe, a piece of mermaid-themed clothing (A [[Item:Mermaid Fishy Dress (New Horizons)|Mermaid Fishy Dress]], [[Item:Mermaid Princess Dress (New Horizons)|Mermaid Princess Dress]], or [[Item:Mermaid Shoes (New Horizons)|Mermaid Shoes]]), or a {{Material|Pearl|nb=yes}}. After, he can be seen out of the border, swimming happily with his [[Scallop]]. If the player follows him, he can also be seen cracking it open and eating it. He will not appear if the player is visiting another player's island.

Notably, Pascal's voice in this game is less deep than in previous games, sounding more akin to a smug villager.

==={{AM}}===

In {{AM}}, Pascal is voiced by [[wikipedia:Takashi Miike|Takashi Miike]], director of violent horror films such as [[Wikipedia:Ichi the Killer|Ichi the Killer]].

=== ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ===

Pascal appears as a spectator in the [[Smashville]] stage, and as a trophy.

|image=[[File:Pascal Trophy Brawl.png|100px]]

|description=A sea otter in a knit cap. He'll spout philosophy seemingly littered with hidden meanings: "People study what can and can't be done, but I think they're missing the point, maaannn." He comes and goes via the sea, diving in with perfect form. It's really up to you to decide whether Pascal's ramblings are the results of deep thought or too much time spent chatting with scallops.

===''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''===

Pascal once again appears as a spectator in the [[Smashville]] and Town and City stages, and as a trophy.

|image=[[File:PascalTrophyWiiU.png|150px]]

|description='''NTSC-U''': "People say there are always other fish in the sea, but, maaan, there are giant squids in there too." That's Pascal, ever the marine philosopher. He appears when a scallop is found, dispensing his philosophical thoughts and trading furniture for the scallop.<br><br>'''PAL''': The philosophical wisdom of Pascal comes in all shapes and sizes. Some of his musings will leave you mildly puzzled: "You ever tried to play an oboe underwater, maaan? It ain't easy." Others will leave you flat-out baffled: "You can't fool physics, maaan. That guy knows EVERYTHING!" Give him a scallop and see what he says!  

==Villager info==

===In {{HHD|nolink|short}}===

{{HHD Info

|type = [[Special Visitor|Special]] [[Otter]]

|song = [[K.K. Stroll]]

===[[RV]] Description===

When visiting Pascal's RV at the [[campground]], the bottom screen will display the following:

:''"A philosopher who dispenses pearls of hippie wisdom while collecting literal scallops. Sit at the campfire with this guy if you want your mind blown. Duuude."''

==={{HHD|nolink|short}} amiibo Card===

| bday = July 19^th

 

PascalPicACWW.png|{{WW}}

 

PascalAMFIcon.png|{{AMF}}

Pascal PC icon.png|{{PC}}

===Screenshots===

Pascal Bridge CF.png|{{CF}}

Pascals (1) Nook.JPG|{{CF|nolink}}

Pascals (1).JPG|{{CF|nolink}}

Pascal New Leaf.jpg|{{NL}}

|ko-m=From 해달 ''haedal'' (sea otter)

|zh-m=From 水獭 ''shuǐtǎ'' (otter) / 海獭 ''hǎitǎ'' (sea otter)

|ru-r= Pascal

|ru-m=Same as English name.

|nl= Pascal

|nl-m=Same as English name.

|es-m=Same as English name.

|fr-m=Same as English name.

|it-m=From ''pasqua'', "ephiphany" (An experience of a sudden and striking realization, referencing his philosophical nature.).

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