Rod

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This article is about the villager. For the tool, see Fishing rod.

Type of Mouse villager Rod mus05
Artwork of Rod the Mouse
Species Personality Gender
Mouse Jock Male
Birthday August 14th Leo
Favorite saying "If you can't beat 'em, work harder."
Catchphrase "ace"
Clothing Zipper shirt[nb 1]
Striped tank (Blue)[nb 2]
Umbrella Gelato umbrella[nb 3]
Two-tone umbrella[nb 4]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 ジャン[nb 5]
 [nb 8]
 Riccardo
 Manni
 阿将[nb 6]
 Marcel
 Rodi
 Rod
 阿將[nb 7]
 Marcel
 Rodi
 Род[nb 9]
Phrase in other languages
 すっげぇ
 무진장
 flapflap
 boa-ey
 厉害
 tip top
 quesito
 toppie
 厲害
 tip top
 chopchop
 мастерски

Rod is a jock mouse villager in the Animal Crossing series. He first appeared in Doubutsu no Mori e+ and has appeared in all subsequent games. His name may come from rodent, the biological order under which mice fall. He shares a catchphrase with Ace.

In New Horizons, Rod has the fitness hobby and will wear sporty shades and lift heavy dumbbells while exercising.

Characteristics[edit]

Appearance[edit]

Rod is a purple mouse with yellow-green hair and a blue-and-white striped bandana on his head. The inside of his ears are bubblegum pink. In Doubutsu no Mori e+, his fur is a slightly darker shade of purple.

Personality[edit]

Below is a brief description of the jock personality. For more information, click here.

As a jock villager, Rod is energetic and has an interest in physical fitness and activity. He often talks about exercise or sports and may brag about his physical fitness. While often friendly to the player, he may comment on their fitness. During conversations with other villagers, he generally gets along well with peppy villagers due to their similar hyper personalities and will also get along with smug villagers, while he may offend snooty villagers by critiquing their fitness and annoy cranky villagers with his hyper personality. In New Horizons, Rod goes to sleep at 12:30 AM and wakes up at 6:30 AM.

Villager information[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori e+[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori e+, Rod can only move to the player's town if his e-Reader card is scanned. His card was one of six starter cards bundled with the game, alongside Walker, Maggie, Angus, Merry, and Willow.

ジャン
Species Personality Catchphrase
Mouse Jock すっげぇ
Default clothing Zipper Shirt PG Model.png Zipper shirt
Default umbrella Gelato Umbrella PG Model.png Gelato umbrella
Star sign Leo Leo
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Cool
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Subtle
Live song gift K.K. March

In Wild World[edit]

Rod
You're not done 'til your muscles are screaming in agony!

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 14 Leo Jock ace
Default clothing Zipper Shirt WW Model.png Zipper shirt
Default umbrella Gelato Umbrella WW Model.png Gelato umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Cool
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Conservative
Default hobby Catch bugs
Furniture requests
Colors
 
Red
/
 
Colorful
Genre Chic
Series Cabana Series
Category Instrument

In City Folk[edit]

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 14 Leo Jock ace
Default clothing Zipper Shirt CF Model.png Zipper shirt
Default umbrella Gelato Umbrella CF Model.png Gelato umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite clothing style Cool
Smallxmark.png Least favorite clothing style Subtle
Favorite furniture styles Playful and Trendy
Favorite furniture color
 
Purple
Favorite series Ranch Series

In New Leaf[edit]

Rod
If you can't beat 'em, work harder.

Rod

Rod

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 14 Leo Jock ace
Default clothing Zipper Shirt NL Model.png Zipper shirt
Default umbrella Gelato Umbrella NL Model.png Gelato umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Rock 'n' roll
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Iconic
Favorite color
 
Purple
Biography
Siblings Youngest quadruplet
Skill Sprinting
Goal Explorer
Halloween fear Bug Mask NL Model.png Bug mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Mocha
Amount of milk None
Amount of sugar None

In New Horizons[edit]

Rod
If you can't beat 'em, work harder.

Rod

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 14 Leo Jock (B) ace
Default clothing Striped Tank (Blue) NH Icon.png Striped tank (Blue)
Other default clothing
  • During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Blue) NH Icon.png Raincoat (Blue) & Rain Hat (Blue) NH Icon.png rain hat (Blue)
  • During snow: Down Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Down jacket (Blue) & Knit Hat (Blue) NH Icon.png knit hat (Blue)
  • Sleepwear and if sick: PJ Outfit (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Navy blue) & Terry-Cloth Nightcap (Blue) NH Icon.png terry-cloth nightcap (Blue)
  • While exercising: Athletic Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Blue) & Sporty Shades (Light Blue) NH Icon.png sporty shades (Light blue)
  • While doing yoga: Tank (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png Tank (Navy blue)
  • While sunbathing: Triangle Shades (Black) NH Icon.png Triangle shades
  • Fishing Tourney: Athletic Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Blue) & Denim Cap (Blue) NH Icon.png denim cap (Blue)
  • Bug-Off: Athletic Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Blue) & Denim Cap (Blue) NH Icon.png denim cap (Blue)
  • Bunny Day: Sky-Egg Outfit NH Icon.png Sky-egg outfit  & Sky-Egg Shell NH Icon.png sky-egg shell
  • Halloween: Flashy Animal Costume (Green) NH Icon.png Flashy animal costume (Green) & Flashy Round-Ear Animal Hat (Green) NH Icon.png flashy round-ear animal hat (Green)
  • Turkey Day: Straw Boater (Cream) NH Icon.png Straw boater (Cream)
  • Turkey Day (chef): Chef's Outfit (Blue) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Blue) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • Toy Day: Santa Hat NH Icon.png Santa hat
  • Countdown: Doublet (Blue) NH Icon.png Doublet (Blue) & Rhinestone Shades (Purple) NH Icon.png rhinestone shades (Purple)[nb 10]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Doublet (Blue) NH Icon.png Doublet (Blue) & Rhinestone Shades (Purple) NH Icon.png rhinestone shades (Purple)[nb 11]

  • Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing:
  • As a student for the school: School Uniform with Necktie (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png School uniform with necktie (Navy blue)
  • As the teacher for the school: Checkered Sweater Vest (Light Brown) NH Icon.png Checkered sweater vest (Light brown) & Rimmed Glasses (Black) NH Icon.png rimmed glasses (Black)
  • As the cashier/employee for the restaurant: Café Uniform (Black) NH Icon.png Café uniform (Black)
  • As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's Outfit (Blue) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Blue) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • As a staff for the café: Diner Apron (Blue) NH Icon.png Diner apron (Blue)
  • As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Nurse's jacket (Blue)
  • As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's Coat (Red Necktie) NH Icon.png Doctor's coat (Red necktie)
  • As a patient for the hospital: PJ Outfit (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Navy blue)
  • As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff Uniform (Blue) NH Icon.png Staff uniform (Blue)
  • While practicing hula: Pineapple Aloha Shirt (Blue) NH Icon.png Pineapple aloha shirt (Blue) & Hibiscus Hairpin (Pink) NH Icon.png hibiscus hairpin (Pink)
  • While floating in the ocean: Horizontal-Striped Wet Suit (Blue) NH Icon.png Horizontal-striped wet suit (Blue) & Retro Shades (Blue) NH Icon.png retro shades (Blue)
  • During DJ KK's concerts: Tropical Cut-and-Sew Tank (Blue) NH Icon.png Tropical cut-and-sew tank (Blue) & Neon Shades (Light Blue & Pink) NH Icon.png neon shades (Light blue & pink)
  • Default umbrella Two-Tone Umbrella NH Icon.png Two-tone umbrella
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Blue) NH Model.png  Blue
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Playful - Fabric 17) NH Model.png  Playful - Fabric 17
    Favorites
    Favorite styles Active and Cool
    Favorite colors
     
    Blue
    and
     
    Aqua
    Hobby Fitness
    Handheld items
    Bag Paper Bag NH Model.png Paper
    Book Fitness Book Interior NH Texture.png Sports
    Food Lollipop Food NH Model.png Lollipop
    Drink Soda can Drink NH Model.png Soda can
    Popsicle Ramune-soda Popsicle NH Model.png Ramune-soda
    Ideal clothing for Rod – Blue / Aqua Active and Cool clothing
    Villagers prefer clothing that matches any one of their favorite colors or styles.
    For brevity, the following list only shows clothing that matches both favorite colors and one favorite style.
    Name Image Price Available from
    Ancient belted robe (Blue) Ancient Belted Robe (Blue) NH Icon.png  3,640 Bells  Able Sisters
    Basketball tank (Light blue) Basketball Tank (Light Blue) NH Icon.png  1,120 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Conductor's cap (Light blue) Conductor's Cap (Light Blue) NH Icon.png  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Conductor's jacket (Light blue) Conductor's Jacket (Light Blue) NH Icon.png  1,960 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Cook's coat (Blue) Cook's Coat (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,760 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Down ski jacket (Navy & blue) Down Ski Jacket (Navy & Blue) NH Icon.png  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Dynamic tank top (Navy blue) Dynamic Tank Top (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Farmer overalls (Blue) Farmer Overalls (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,600 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Heart shades (Blue) Heart Shades (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,040 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Mage's hat (Blue) Mage's Hat (Blue) NH Icon.png  3,440 Bells  Able Sisters
    Mage's robe (Blue) Mage's Robe (Blue) NH Icon.png  4,000 Bells  Able Sisters
    Pineapple aloha shirt (Blue) Pineapple Aloha Shirt (Blue) NH Icon.png  960 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Security uniform Security Uniform NH Icon.png  2,240 Bells  Able Sisters
    Shop uniform shirt (Blue) Shop Uniform Shirt (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,080 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Sporty shades (Light blue) Sporty Shades (Light Blue) NH Icon.png  1,300 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Suspender outfit (Gray) Suspender Outfit (Gray) NH Icon.png  1,900 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Track jacket (Navy blue) Track Jacket (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  910 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Waistcoat (Navy blue) Waistcoat (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  1,750 Bells  Able Sisters
    More Blue Items
    More Aqua Items
    More Active Items
    More Cool Items

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    Rod
    Thought bubble Pirates are so cool! I want my own pirate hideaway!
    Client's vision A Pirate's Secret Hideaway
    Required items Barrel
    Candle
    Antique Map
    Favorite song  K.K. Calypso
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
    Interior:
    Clothing:
    Other items:

    House[edit]

    In Doubutsu no Mori e+[edit]

    In Doubutsu no Mori e+, Rod's house features the same furniture layout as Ricky's.

    In Wild World[edit]

    In City Folk[edit]

    Interior of Rod's house in Animal Crossing: City Folk
    Items:
     Green Counter  Odd Clock
     Turntable  Ranch Armchair (x2)
     Ranch Couch  Round Cactus
     Billiard Table
    Wall:  Sea View
    Floor:  Plank Flooring
    Music: K.K. March

    In New Leaf[edit]

    In New Horizons[edit]

    In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, if Rod is one of the starter villagers, his house will have craftable items primarily from the Wooden Series. He cannot have his initial house interior unless he moves out of the player's island or the Happy Home Paradise DLC is purchased, in which either the player or Isabelle can reset the interior.

    Exterior of Rod's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Interior of Rod's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Exterior:
    Shape: House shape #1
    Roof:  Purple slate roof
    Siding:  Simple white-brick trim
    Door:  Yellow common door
    Interior:
    Items:
    Wall:  Sea View
    Floor:  Ship Deck
    Music:  K.K. March

    Other appearances[edit]

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    Rod
    If you can't beat 'em, work harder.

    Rod's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Rod's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Rod
    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    August 14 Leo Jock ace
    Default clothing Zipper Shirt HHD Icon.png Zipper shirt
    Umbrella Gelato Umbrella HHD Icon.png Gelato umbrella
    House request
    Thought bubble I'm feelin' pirate-y, so I want a pirate hideout.
    Client's vision A pirate hideout.
    Required items Ship cannon
    Vintage telescope
    Favorite song  K.K. March
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Vintage telescope
  •  Helm
  •  Anchor
  •  Ship compass
  •  Ship cannon
  •  Barrel
  •  Keg
  •  K.K. March
  •  Rod's pic
  •  Jolly Roger
  •  Pirate's armor
  • Interior:
  •  Stone wall
  •  Sea view
  •  Ship deck
  • Clothing:
  •  Zipper shirt
  •  Sea captain's coat
  •  Bandana
  •  Pirate's hat
  •  Superhero mask
  •  Eye patch
  •  Gelato umbrella
  • Nature:
  •  Durian tree
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Rod's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In amiibo Festival[edit]

    Rod

    Rod

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    August 14 Leo Jock ace
    Clothing Zipper Shirt HHD Icon.png Zipper shirt
    Umbrella Gelato Umbrella HHD Icon.png Gelato umbrella
    amiibo card traits
    Dice value 5
    Hand sign Scissors
    Desert Island Escape traits
    Movement Desert Island Escape movement icon.png ×3
    Hunger Desert Island Escape hunger icon.png ×2
    Vision Desert Island Escape vision icon.png ×1
    Favorite fruit Desert Island Escape favorite fruit icon.png Pear

    In Pocket Camp[edit]

    "This shirt makes my muscles look huge, ace!"
    — Introduction from character announcement, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

    Rod was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on June 28, 2020.[1]

    Rod
    If you can't beat 'em, work harder.

    Rod

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    August 14 Leo Jock ace
    Default clothing Zipper shirt
    Biography
    Description Everything, good and bad, is "ace" in Rod's book. The thrill of exercise? Ace! The achy muscles after a hardcore workout? Also ace!
    Preferred theme Historical
    Primary reward Cotton
    Version added 3.3.0
    Date unlocked June 28, 2020
    How to invite  Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Rod and Pals' Island)
    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Zipper shirt
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 15 Crafting request:
    Treasure chest
    Level 20 Rod's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 12] Sparkle stones
    Related items for Rod
    Scrapbook Memory appearances
    Name Image Required?
    There's a Pirate Ship?! There's a pirate ship! PC.png No

    Card profiles[edit]

    Doubutsu no Mori e+ e-Reader card[edit]

    Doubutsu no Mori Card-e+ 1-003 (Rod).png

    Card back

    Doubutsu no Mori Card-e+ 1-003 (Rod - Back).png

    #003 ジャン (Jean) - Series 1 (Promo)
    Gender: Male
    Clothes: ジッパーのふく zipper clothes
    Star sign: 獅子座 Leo
    Favorite phrase: すっげぇ suggee ("incredible")
    Profile: 好奇心が旺盛なジャンくんは、いつか冒険の旅に出るのが夢なんだそうです。まあ、止めても無駄でしようから、暖かい目で見守ってあげましょう。 Filled with curiosity, Jean-kun dreams of someday going on an adventurous journey. Well, it seems pointless to try to stop him, so let's watch him affectionately.
    Favorite saying: 籠鳥雲を乞う Begging for a cage bird cloud
    (A detained person envious of free circumstances; because birds in a cage miss the clouds in the sky)[2]

    amiibo card[edit]

    360 Rod amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #360 Rod - Series 4
    Star sign: Leo
    Birthday: August 14
    Dice value: 5
    Hand sign: Scissors

    Gallery[edit]

    Trivia[edit]

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese ジャン
    Jan
    Jean

    Korean
    Jyang
    -

    Simplified Chinese 阿将
    Ā jiāng
    Akin to his Japanese name

    Traditional Chinese 阿將
    Unknown

    Russian Род
    Rod
    Same as English name

    Dutch Rod Same as English name

    German Manni -

    European Spanish Rodi -

    European French Marcel French given name. Possibly a reference to the city of Marseille, whose flag is white and blue, and to Marcel Pagnol, a famous author who grew up in this city.

    Italian Riccardo May be from ricco, "rich," related to his piratesque design

    See also[edit]

    Notes[edit]

    1. Prior to New Horizons, includes Pocket Camp appearance after New Horizons
    2. New Horizons
    3. Prior to New Horizons
    4. New Horizons
    5. Jan
    6. Ā jiāng
    7. Ā jiāng
    8. Jyang
    9. Rod
    10. Rod'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.
    11. If it is Rod's birthday, he will also wear the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    12. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75

    References[edit]

    1. Bri Bri (June 28, 2020). "New Animals Are Here!". Japanese Nintendo. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
    2. https://kotowaza.jitenon.jp/kotowaza/1373.php