Handheld item
This is a list of items that can be held by the player throughout the Animal Crossing series. Only one item may be held at a time. In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the player can swap between handheld items by pressing left and right on .
Not all items listed here are available in all games; several non-tool items were initially absent in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but many were gradually added in updates, with most of those available from Redd. Villagers can also be seen from time to time holding items, including (in New Horizons) some that the player cannot hold (often in relation to a hobby), such as snacks, drinks, and magnifying glasses.
Balloon[edit]
- 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 New Horizons), 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[edit]
The bean-tossing kit (known as beans in New Leaf) is a handheld item that is usually obtained around Setsubun. In New Leaf, beans are obtained from Timmy and Tommy for ![]() ![]() |
Boba[edit]
Bobas are items introduced in New Horizons version 1.11.0 that can obtained from Redd during the Fireworks Show for ![]() |
Bubble blower[edit]
The bubble blower (known as bubble wand before New Horizons) is an item introduced in City Folk. When used, the bubble blower releases bubbles to the sky. In City Folk, the bubble blower can be obtained from Phineas in the city on clear days. In New Leaf, the item is obtained from players within the HH Showcase. In New Horizons, bubble blowers can be obtained from Nook's Cranny for ![]() ![]() |
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Inventory icon (City Folk)
A player holding a bubble wand in City Folk
The player blowing bubbles in City Folk
Canned drink[edit]
Canned drinks are items introduced in New Horizons version 2.0 that can be obtained from Redd at Harv's Island. They come in eight flavors: apple juice, coffee, grape juice, green tea, orange juice, soda, sports drink, and tea. Canned drinks are edible, allowing the player to move trees and break rocks. Each Canned Drink can be used three times to earn one energy point. These items are susceptible to breaking by tripping either from bad health luck or by wearing a King Tut mask. |
Chitose ame[edit]
The chitose ame is an item introduced in New Horizons version 1.11.0 that can obtained from Nook Shopping for ![]() |
Cotton candy[edit]
Cotton candies are items introduced in New Horizons version 1.11.0 that can obtained from Redd during the Fireworks Show for ![]() |
Dandelion puffs[edit]
Dandelions are weeds/flowers that appear randomly in the player's town from March to November in Wild World, City Folk, and New Leaf. 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. |
Donut[edit]
Donuts are items introduced in New Horizons version 2.0 that can be obtained from Redd at Harv's Island. They come in four flavors: chocolate, matcha, strawberry, and white-chocolate. Donuts are edible, allowing the player to move trees and break rocks. Each donut can be used three times to earn one energy point. |
Dumbbell[edit]
The dumbbell is an item introduced in New Horizons version 2.0 that can obtained from Tom Nook after participating in group stretching on 20 different days. Using this item will cause the player to lift it up and down. Villagers can also be seen using this item when they are exercising. |
Duster[edit]
The duster is an item introduced in New Horizons version 2.0 that can obtained from Nook's Cranny for ![]() |
Fan[edit]
Fans are a type of handheld item available only in Animal Crossing, Doubutsu no Mori e+, and New Horizons. When used, the player will fan themselves as if they are trying to keep cool. There are several varieties of fan in each game. |
Flower-petal basket[edit]
The flower-petal basket is an item introduced in New Horizons version 1.10.0 that can obtained from Nook Shopping for ![]() |
Fountain firework[edit]
Fountain fireworks are items in New Leaf and New Horizons. In New Leaf, Timmy and Tommy will sell them at their shop during August for ![]() In New Horizons, Nook's Cranny will sell a fountain firework for Fountain fireworks also appear as Villager's up smash in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |
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Inventory icon (New Leaf)
A player using a firework fountain in New Leaf
A player using a fountain firework in New Horizons
Foxtail[edit]
The foxtail is an item introduced in New Horizons version 2.0 that can obtained from crafting using ![]() |
Frozen treat[edit]
Frozen treats are items introduced in New Horizons version 1.11.0 that can obtained from Redd during the Fireworks Show for ![]() |
Good-luck roll[edit]
The good-luck roll is an item introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf that can be obtained from Timmy and Tommy's store during Bean Day, which only occurs in Japanese towns. The item can be consumed by the player three times. |
Handbags[edit]
Handbags are a variant of bag items introduced in Animal Crossing: New Horizons version 2.0 that the player can hold instead of wear on the back. These items are obtained from Kicks, either on the main island or his Co-Op on Harv's Island. |
List of handbags[edit]
Handbags in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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25 | Apparel-shop paper bag | ![]() |
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Simple Elegant |
Everyday |
128 | Bread-print eco bag | ![]() |
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Simple Active |
Everyday |
158 | Camo tote bag | ![]() |
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Simple Active |
Everyday / Outdoorsy |
220 | Clutch | ![]() |
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Cool Simple |
Formal / Party / Work |
306 | Department-store paper bag | ![]() |
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Simple Elegant |
Everyday |
362 | Electronics-store paper bag | ![]() |
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Simple | Everyday |
421 | Fish-print eco bag | ![]() |
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Simple Active |
Everyday |
452 | Flower-print eco bag | ![]() |
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Simple Active |
Everyday |
490 | Furoshiki bag | ![]() |
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Simple | Everyday |
716 | Logo paper bag | ![]() |
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Simple | Everyday |
717 | Logo tote bag | ![]() |
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Simple Cute |
Everyday |
966 | Pleather handbag | ![]() |
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Gorgeous Elegant |
Formal / Party / Work |
1,169 | Simple tote bag | ![]() |
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Simple | Everyday |
1,333 | Tiny-flower-print tote bag | ![]() |
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Simple Cute |
Everyday / Fairy tale / Outdoorsy |
1,387 | Veggie-print eco bag | ![]() |
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Simple Active |
Everyday |
Handheld lantern[edit]
The handheld lantern is an item introduced in New Horizons version 1.11.0 that can obtained from Nook Shopping for ![]() |
Ice cream[edit]
Ice cream are edible items in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: New Horizons that come in various forms. By carrying the item, the player can consume the ice cream.
In New Leaf, ice cream can be obtained after the player has met with another player via StreetPass in the HH 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. In New Horizons, ice cream is obtainable from Redd at Harv's Island by participating in his raffle. Each ice cream can be used three times to earn one energy point for breaking rocks and moving trees. These items are susceptible to breaking by tripping either from bad health luck or by wearing a King Tut mask. |
List of ice cream flavors[edit]
In New Leaf[edit]
- Choco soft-serve
- Lemon double scoop
- Strawberry ice cream
- Swirl soft-serve
- Matcha soft-serve
- Vanilla ice cream
- Vanilla soft-serve
- Mint double scoop
In New Horizons[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Inventory icon (New Leaf - ice cream cone)
Inventory icon (New Leaf - soft serve)
Inventory icon (New Horizons - soft serve)
A player eating a matcha-soft serve in New Leaf
Light stick[edit]
Light sticks are items introduced in Animal Crossing: New Horizons that, when equipped, will make the player wave the item around. The light stick is obtained from Nook's Cranny for ![]() Both light sticks are the only items that the player will continuously swing around during the cutscene that plays after the Countdown reaches midnight. Villagers can also be seen during the Countdown sporting a light stick. |
Magic bag[edit]
The magic bag (known in New Leaf as Santa bag) is an item that is handed out from Jingle to be used to deliver gifts to other villagers. The Santa bag is handed out if the player is dressed up as Santa in New Leaf. The player can inspect the bag for the items that they need to give to a specific villager. In New Horizons, the magic bag is handed out after giving Jingle three festive wrapping paper. The player can only hold the bag for Toy Day only. |
Maracas[edit]
Maracas are an item in New Horizons introduced in New Horizons version 1.7.0 that can be obtained from Nook Shopping for ![]() |
Megaphone (New Horizons)[edit]
- For the megaphone in New Leaf, see Megaphone.
Megaphones are items introduced in New Horizons version 1.7.0 that can be obtained from Nook Shopping in celebration of the Big Game Celebration, a stand-in event of the real life Super Bowl. Unlike in New Leaf, the item is primarily used to for the player to shout through the megaphone. Four variants exists for the megaphone, including the fiery cheer megaphone, the football cheer megaphone, the glittery cheer megaphone, and the starry cheer megaphone. |
Nice branch[edit]
The nice branch is an item introduced in New Horizons version 2.0 that can obtained from crafting using ![]() |
Nook Inc. handheld pennant[edit]
The Nook Inc. handheld pennant is an item introduced in New Horizons version 1.4.0. The player can wave this item around. |
Pan flute[edit]
The pan flute is an item in New Horizons that can be obtained from crafting using ![]() |
Party popper[edit]
The party popper 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.
Party poppers are unobtainable in Animal Crossing but are used by villagers celebrating New Year's or the player's birthday. In Doubutsu no Mori e+, party poppers can be purchased from Tom Nook's store from December 16 - 30, for In New Leaf and New Horizons, party poppers are given to the player during special events, including the Countdown. They can also bought from Timmy and Tommy's store for In New Horizons, party poppers can also be used to scatter chasing wasps. Party poppers also appear as Isabelle's forward smash in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |
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Model (Doubutsu no Mori e+)
Sprite (Wild World)
Inventory icon (Wild World)
Inventory icon (City Folk)
Inventory icon (New Leaf)
A player using a party popper in New Horizons
Pinwheel[edit]
The pinwheel is an item in Animal Crossing, City Folk, New Leaf, and New Horizons. 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. |
Protein shake[edit]
The protein shake is an item introduced in New Horizons version 2.0 that can obtained from Tom Nook after group stretching for 30 days. The Protein Shake is edible, allowing the player to move trees and break rocks. The protein shake can be used three times to earn one energy point. |
Pocket magazine/Pocketbook[edit]
The pocket magazine and pocketbook are items introduced in New Horizons version 2.0 that can obtained from Redd at Harv's Island. Using this item will make the player flip through the pages. |
Roman candle[edit]
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. |
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Shamrock soda[edit]
The shamrock soda is an item introduced in New Horizons version 1.8.0 that can obtained from Nook Shopping for ![]() |
Sparkler[edit]
Sparklers are handheld objects that are given to the player to use during special events in the Animal Crossing series, 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 New Leaf, 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 New Horizons, sparklers will occasionally appear in Nook's Cranny for |
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Inventory icon (New Leaf)
A group of people setting off Roman candles and sparklers in City Folk
Using a Sparkler in City Folk
Sparkling cider[edit]
The sparkling cider (known in PAL regions as fizzy apple juice) is an item in New Leaf and New Horizons. In New Leaf, sparkling cider can be obtained from Isabelle during the Countdown for towns set in North American English, North American French, or European French. When used three times, the player will drink down the glass.
In New Horizons, sparkling cider can be obtained for |
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Inventory icon (New Leaf)
Spooky treats basket[edit]
The spooky treats basket is an item introduced in New Horizons version 1.11.0 that can obtained from crafting, from villagers during Halloween or from Nook's Cranny during the month of October. |
Takeout coffee[edit]
Takeout coffee (known in New Leaf as coffee) is a drink in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: New Horizons that can be obtained from Brewster at The Roost for ![]() ![]() In New Horizons, drinking takeout coffee allows the player to move trees and break rocks. It can be used three times to earn one energy point. Takeout Coffee is susceptible to breaking by tripping either from bad health luck or by wearing a King Tut mask. |
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Inventory icon (New Leaf)
Tambourine[edit]
The tambourine is an item introduced in New Horizons that can obtained from Nook's Cranny for ![]() |
Tools[edit]
Tools are the most fundamental handheld items in the Animal Crossing series. Most tools can be purchased at Tom Nook's store or Timmy and Tommy's store, or in New Horizons they can be crafted with a DIY recipe.
The following items are considered tools:
- Axe
- Fishing rod
- Ladder
- Ladder set-up kit
- Megaphone (New Leaf)
- Net
- Shovel
- Slingshot
- Timer
- Toy hammer
- Vaulting pole
- Wand (New Horizons)
- Watering can
Tweeter[edit]
The tweeter is an item introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. It is obtained from the HH Showcase after connecting with ten people via StreetPass or from Isabelle on New Year's Eve. In New Horizons, it is obtained from Redd during the Fireworks Show for ![]() ![]() |
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Inventory icon (New Leaf)
Umbrellas[edit]
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, excluding frogs in New Leaf. |
Wand (New Leaf)[edit]
- For the wands in New Horizons, see Wand.
Wands are items introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Four of the wands are glow wands that can be obtained from either Timmy and Tommy's store during December, or in the case of the blue glow wand, from Isabelle. They come in four colors: blue, green, pink, and yellow. These items can be held by the player to emit a small glow of light. Two of the other wands, the Flower Fairy wand and Kiki and Lala wand, are obtained in special occasions; the Flower Fairy wand after destroying 100 candy blocks in Animal Crossing Puzzle League's Candy Attack, and the Kiki and Lala wand from ordering via Étoile's RV. |
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