Lionel
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This article is about the villager. For the special character whose French name is Lionel, see Lyle. For the villager whose former French name is Lionel, see Leopold.
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| Species | Personality | Gender | ||||||
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| Lion |  Smug
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 Male
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| Birthday | July 29th | 
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| Favorite saying | "Love is blind." | |||||||
| Catchphrase | "precisely" | |||||||
| Clothing | Military uniform[nb 1] Noble coat (Green)[nb 2] | |||||||
| Umbrella | Camo umbrella[nb 3] Green umbrella[nb 4] | |||||||
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Phrase in other languages
まさしく
옳거니 ahora grrroooh
正确
papatte picoplás exact
正確 papatte picoplás честь имею | ||||||||
Lionel is a smug lion villager in the Animal Crossing series. He first appeared in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and has appeared in all subsequent games. His name is word play on his species.
In New Horizons, Lionel has the music hobby and may sing anywhere without the need of a stereo.
Characteristics[edit]
Appearance[edit]
Artwork of Lionel from Welcome amiibo.
Lionel is a lion with a white mane, eyebrows, and mustache. He has light brown fur and darker brown hands, feet, nose, and tail. He has blue eyes and his cheeks have orange circles, resembling blush. The insides of his ears are yellow.
Personality[edit]
Below is a brief description of the smug personality. For more information, click here.
Lionel has a smug personality, essentially the male equivalent of the big sister personality. He is very kind-hearted, and he will act very polite and sometimes gentleman-like. He will easily get along with villagers of any personality. He will sometimes flirt with the player, regardless of gender.
Villager information[edit]
In New Leaf[edit]
In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Lionel cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.
Love is blind.
| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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July 29 
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Smug | precisely |
| Default clothing |  Military uniform
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| Default umbrella |  Camo umbrella
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| Favorites | ||
 Favorite style
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Historical | |
 Least favorite style
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Flashy | |
| Favorite color | Gray
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| Biography | ||
| Siblings | Eldest of 10 kids | |
| Skill | Drawing circles | |
| Goal | Professor | |
| Halloween fear |  Monster mask
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| Coffee preferences | ||
| Type of beans | Mocha | |
| Amount of milk | Lots | |
| Amount of sugar | Three spoonfuls | |
In New Horizons[edit]
Love is blind.
| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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July 29 
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Smug (A) | precisely |
| Default clothing |  Noble coat (Green)
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| Other default clothing | ||
| Default umbrella |  Green umbrella
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| Initial NookPhone |  White
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| Final NookPhone |  Checkered 2 - Fabric 18
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| Favorites | ||
| Favorite styles | Gorgeous and Active | |
| Favorite colors | Green
and Gray
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| Hobby | Music | |
| Handheld items | ||
| Bag |  Veggie-print
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| Book |  Music
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| Food |  Chocolate donut
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| Drink |  Tea can or yellow mug
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| Popsicle |  Orange
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In Happy Home Paradise[edit]
| Lionel | ||
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| Thought bubble | You can never have too many toilets when company's over. | |
| Client's vision | Restroom Refuge | |
| Required items |  Standing Toilet Plain Sink Tankless Toilet | |
| Favorite song |  Soulful K.K.
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House[edit]
In New Leaf[edit]
In New Horizons[edit]
| Exterior: | |
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| Roof: |  Light-gray thatch roof
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| Siding: |  Light-brown cobblestones
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| Door: |  White common door
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| Interior: | |
| Items: | |
| Wall: |  Cityscape Wall
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| Floor: |  Simple Blue Flooring
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| Music: |  K.K. Moody
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Other appearances[edit]
In Happy Home Designer[edit]
| Lionel | ||
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| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
| July 29
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Smug | precisely |
| Default clothing |  Military uniform
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| Umbrella |  Camo umbrella
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| House request | ||
| Thought bubble | I want to impress my guests with some seriously stylish bathrooms! | |
| Client's vision | A guest bathroom or two. | |
| Required items |  Men's Toilet Violet Screen Standing Sink | |
| Favorite song |  Soulful K.K.
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| Unlocked items | |
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| Furniture: |  Reception Table Gorgeous Counter Men's Toilet Flashy-Flower Sign Bathroom Stall Portable Toilet Violet Screen Soulful K.K. Lionel's Pic Bathroom Shelf |
| Interior: |  Waiting-Room Wall Lobby Floor |
| Clothing: |  Military Uniform Camo Umbrella |
| Starting house: | 
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In Pocket Camp[edit]
Lionel was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on February 26, 2022.[citation needed]
Love is blind.
| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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| July 29
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Smug | precisely |
| Default clothing |  Military Uniform
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| Biography | ||
| Description | Lionel spends a great deal of grooming time waxing his luxurious handlebar mustache. He claims that his white hair is a product of his age and experience, but some say it's dyed. | |
| Preferred theme | 
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| Primary reward |  Cotton
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| Version added | 5.0.1 | |
| Date unlocked | February 26, 2022 | |
| How to invite |  Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Shep and Pals' Island)
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| Friendship rewards | ||
| Level 7 | Military Uniform Sparkle stones
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| Level 9 | Sparkle stones
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| Level 15 | Crafting request: Letter Set
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| Level 20 |  Lionel's pic Sparkle stones
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| Level 25[nb 12] | Sparkle stones
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Card profiles[edit]
amiibo card[edit]
Card back
| #072 Lionel - Series 1 | ||||||||
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071 Yuka | List of amiibo cards #072 Lionel |
073 Flo |
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Gallery[edit]
amiibo card artwork
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Names in other languages[edit]
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ライオネル Raioneru |
Lionel |
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라이오넬 Raionel |
Lionel |
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赖恩睿 Lài'ēnruì |
Lionel |
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賴恩睿 Unknown |
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Лайонел Layonel |
From English/Japanese name |
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Lionel | Same as English/Japanese name |
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Lorenz | - |
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Lionel | Same as English/Japanese name |
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Léopold | "Léo" designates a lion in Latin |
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Leonida | From leone, meaning "lion." Leonidas was also a warrior-king of Sparta who had a notable participation in the Second Persian War, thus befitting his military-themed clothing. |
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Prior to New Horizons, includes Pocket Camp appearance after New Horizons
- ↑ New Horizons
- ↑ Prior to New Horizons
- ↑ New Horizons
- ↑ Raioneru
- ↑ Lài'ēnruì
- ↑ Lài'ēnruì
- ↑ Raionel
- ↑ Layonel
- ↑ Lionel's headwear during the Countdown can either be the New Year's silk hat or the New Year's hat, each rotating every year. The hat's variation will vary depending on what variations Tom Nook is selling at his stand.
- ↑ If it is Lionel's birthday, his headwear will be replaced with the birthday hat (Blue variation).
- ↑ Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, and 65
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