Rolf

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For the villager whose German name is Rolf, see Oxford.

Type of Tiger villager Rolf tig00
Artwork of Rolf the Tiger
Species Personality Gender
Tiger Cranky Male
Birthday August 22nd Leo
Favorite saying "Don't skip lunch. Ever."
Catchphrase "grrrolf"
Clothing Bubble tee[nb 1]
Down jacket (Blue)[nb 2]
Umbrella Dainty parasol[nb 3]
Blue dot parasol[nb 4]
Snowflake umbrella[nb 5]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 チョモラン[nb 6]
 호랭이[nb 9]
 Rolf
 Boris
 朱穆朗[nb 7]
 Ralf
 Albino
 Rolf
 朱穆朗[nb 8]
 Ralf
 Albino
 Рольф[nb 10]
Phrase in other languages
 だガー
 근데
 grrrolf
 brüll
 
 grrrufff
 grooorf
 grrrolf
 
 grrrufff
 grooorf
 гр-р-рольф

Rolf is a cranky tiger villager in the Animal Crossing series who appears in all games to date.

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

Characteristics[edit]

Artwork of Rolf from Animal Crossing.

Appearance[edit]

Rolf is a white tiger with dark gray stripes who appears to be based on the white Bengal tiger. He has dark gray whiskers, pink around his eyes, and blue on the insides of his ears.

Personality[edit]

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

Rolf is a cranky villager, and will at first seem rude and belittling to other villagers, as well as the player. As time goes on, however, Rolf will warm up to the player, considering them his "only friend". Also, he will get along with his personality's female counterpart, the big sister villagers, due to their similar personalities, though he may still conflict with them if they have differing opinions. He may find it difficult to get along with other personalities, especially jock and peppy villagers, the latter of whom he complains about in conversation.

Villager information[edit]

In Animal Crossing[edit]

Species Personality Catchphrase
Tiger Cranky grrrolf
Default clothing Bubble Shirt PG Model.png Bubble shirt
Default umbrella Dainty Parasol PG Model.png Dainty parasol
Voice
Doubutsu no Mori e+ traits
Star sign Leo Leo
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Refined
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Fancy
Live song gift Rockin' K.K.

In Wild World[edit]

Rolf
I could eat you for lunch, you know.

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 22 Leo Cranky grrrolf
Default clothing Bubble Shirt WW Model.png Bubble shirt
Default umbrella Blue Dot Parasol WW Model.png Blue dot parasol
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Severe
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Fancy
Default hobby Dig up fossils
Furniture requests
Colors
 
Red
/
 
White
Genre Modern
Series Modern Series / Classic Series
Category Instrument

In City Folk[edit]

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 22 Leo Cranky grrrolf
Default clothing Bubble Shirt CF Model.png Bubble shirt
Default umbrella Blue Dot Parasol CF Model.png Blue dot parasol
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite clothing style Refined
Smallxmark.png Least favorite clothing style Stylish
Favorite furniture styles Dignified and Retro
Favorite furniture color
 
Yellow
Favorite series Exotic Series

In New Leaf[edit]

Rolf
Don't skip lunch. Ever.

Rolf

Rolf

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 22 Leo Cranky grrrolf
Default clothing Bubble Tee NL Model.png Bubble tee
Default umbrella Blue Dot Parasol NL Model.png Blue dot parasol
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Iconic
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Ornate
Favorite color
 
Yellow
Biography
Siblings Eldest of 5 kids
Skill Doing handstands
Goal Pro wrestler
Halloween fear Skeleton Hood NL Model.png Skeleton hood
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Mocha
Amount of milk A little bit
Amount of sugar One spoonful

In New Horizons[edit]

Rolf
Don't skip lunch. Ever.

Rolf

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 22 Leo Cranky (B) grrrolf
Default clothing Down Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Down jacket (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)
  • While exercising: Athletic Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Blue) & Sporty Shades (Black) NH Icon.png sporty shades (Black)
  • 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: Water-Egg Outfit NH Icon.png Water-egg outfit  & Water-Egg Shell NH Icon.png water-egg shell
  • Halloween: Raggedy Outfit (Black) NH Icon.png Raggedy outfit (Black) & Impish Horns (Black) NH Icon.png impish horns (Black)
  • 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: Tweed Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Tweed jacket (Blue) & Star Shades (Yellow) NH Icon.png star shades (Yellow)[nb 11]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Tweed Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Tweed jacket (Blue) & Star Shades (Yellow) NH Icon.png star shades (Yellow)[nb 12]

  • 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 (Pink) NH Icon.png Nurse's jacket (Pink)
  • As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's Coat (Black Necktie) NH Icon.png Doctor's coat (Black 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) & Pilot Shades (Black) NH Icon.png pilot shades (Black)
  • During DJ KK's concerts: DJ KK Logo Tee (Neon Orange) NH Icon.png DJ KK logo tee (Neon orange)[nb 13]Tropical Turban (Purple) NH Icon.png tropical turban (Purple), & Neon Shades (Lime & Purple) NH Icon.png neon shades (Lime & purple)
  • Default umbrella Snowflake Umbrella NH Icon.png Snowflake umbrella
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Blue) NH Model.png  Blue
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Checkered 2 - Fabric 11) NH Model.png  Checkered 2 - Fabric 11
    Favorites
    Favorite styles Cool and Active
    Favorite colors
     
    Blue
    and
     
    Black
    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 Rolf – Blue / Black Cool and Active 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
    Athletic outfit (Light blue) Athletic Outfit (Light Blue) NH Icon.png  1,500 Bells  Able Sisters
    Bicycle helmet (Navy blue) Bicycle Helmet (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  1,100 Bells  Able Sisters
    Boa fleece (Navy blue) Boa Fleece (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  1,400 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Boa fleece (Blue) Boa Fleece (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,400 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Bowling shirt (Blue) Bowling Shirt (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,260 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Bubble-skirt party dress (Blue) Bubble-Skirt Party Dress (Blue) NH Icon.png  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters
    Business suitcoat (Black) Business Suitcoat (Black) NH Icon.png  1,960 Bells  Able Sisters
    Butterfly shades (Blue) Butterfly Shades (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,040 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Cowboy shirt (Blue) Cowboy Shirt (Blue) NH Icon.png  2,100 Bells  Able Sisters
    Cycling cap (Black & blue) Cycling Cap (Black & Blue) NH Icon.png  1,100 Bells  Able Sisters
    Cycling shirt (Black & blue) Cycling Shirt (Black & Blue) NH Icon.png  1,200 Bells  Able Sisters
    Earbuds combo (Blue) Earbuds Combo (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,400 Bells  Able Sisters
    Fast-food cap (Blue) Fast-Food Cap (Blue) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Fast-food uniform (Blue) Fast-Food Uniform (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,200 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Flower sunglasses (Blue) Flower Sunglasses (Blue) NH Icon.png  770 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Ice-hockey uniform (Blue) Ice-Hockey Uniform (Blue) NH Icon.png  2,640 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Instant-muscles suit (Blue) Instant-Muscles Suit (Blue) NH Icon.png  2,280 Bells  Able Sisters
    Jockey's helmet (Blue) Jockey's Helmet (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,120 Bells  Able Sisters
    Judogi (Blue) Judogi (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,760 Bells  Able Sisters
    Labelle cap (Ocean) Labelle Cap (Ocean) NH Icon.png  2,400 Bells  Label
     Able Sisters
    Layered shirt (Navy blue) Layered Shirt (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Pirate outfit (Blue) Pirate Outfit (Blue) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Gullivarrr
    Pixel shades (Blue) Pixel Shades (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,320 Bells  Able Sisters
    Police cap Police Cap NH Icon.png  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters
    Round shades (Blue) Round Shades (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,560 Bells  Able Sisters
    Rugby uniform (Blue & black) Rugby Uniform (Blue & Black) NH Icon.png  1,760 Bells  Able Sisters
    Steampunk hat (Blue) Steampunk Hat (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,320 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Top hat (Blue) Top Hat (Blue) NH Icon.png  2,100 Bells  Able Sisters
    Track jacket (Light blue) Track Jacket (Light Blue) NH Icon.png  910 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Vibrant tuxedo (Blue) Vibrant Tuxedo (Blue) NH Icon.png  2,880 Bells  Able Sisters
    More Blue Items
    More Black Items
    More Cool Items
    More Active Items

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    Rolf
    Thought bubble I wanna spend as much time outside as possible.
    Client's vision An Alfresco Apartment
    Required items Campfire
    Sleeping Bag
    Campfire Cookware
    Favorite song  Wandering
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
    Interior:
    Clothing:

    House[edit]

    In Animal Crossing[edit]

    Rolf's house features the same furniture layout as Roscoe's in Doubutsu no Mori e+.

    In Wild World[edit]

    In City Folk[edit]

    Interior of Rolf's house in Animal Crossing: City Folk
    Items:
     Modern Bed  Gold Stereo
     Manhole Cover  Black Pawn
     White Pawn  Mega Bowtoid
     Exotic Bench  Mini Bowtoid
    Wall:  Industrial Wall
    Floor:  Steel Flooring
    Music: Rockin' K.K.

    In New Leaf[edit]

    In New Horizons[edit]

    Exterior of Rolf's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Interior of Rolf's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Exterior:
    Shape: House shape #4
    Roof:  White thatch roof
    Siding:  Beige woodwork
    Door:  Gray latticework door
    Interior:
    Items:
    Wall:  Summit Wall
    Floor:  Flowing-River Flooring
    Music:  K.K. Condor [nb 14]

    Other appearances[edit]

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    Rolf
    Don't skip lunch. Ever.

    Rolf's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Rolf's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Rolf
    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    August 22 Leo Cranky grrrolf
    Default clothing Bubble Tee HHD Icon.png Bubble tee
    Umbrella Blue Dot Parasol HHD Icon.png Blue dot parasol
    House request
    Thought bubble I want a place that's all about camping in the great outdoors!
    Client's vision A camping collection.
    Required items Sleeping bag [nb 15]
    Campfire cookware [nb 15]
    Favorite song  K.K. Condor
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Firewood
  •  Campfire cookware
  •  Campfire
  •  Sleeping bag
  •  K.K. Condor
  •  Rolf's pic
  • Interior:
  •  Shanty mat
  •  Old brick wall
  • Clothing:
  •  Military uniform
  •  Bubble tee
  •  Spunky knit shirt
  •  Monkey shirt
  •  Comfy sweater
  •  Icy shirt
  •  Folk shirt
  •  Earthy knit shirt
  •  Peacoat
  •  Tan puffy vest
  •  Red down jacket
  •  Plum coat
  •  Military pants
  •  Hiking gaiters
  •  Hiking boots
  •  Snow boots
  •  Blue dot parasol
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Rolf's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In amiibo Festival[edit]

    Rolf

    Rolf

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    August 22 Leo Cranky grrrolf
    Clothing Bubble Tee HHD Icon.png Bubble tee
    Umbrella Blue Dot Parasol HHD Icon.png Blue dot parasol
    amiibo card traits
    Dice value 4
    Hand sign Rock
    Desert Island Escape traits
    Movement Desert Island Escape movement icon.png ×4
    Hunger Desert Island Escape hunger icon.png ×2
    Vision Desert Island Escape vision icon.png ×2
    Favorite fruit Desert Island Escape favorite fruit icon.png Coconut

    In Pocket Camp[edit]

    "Didn't figure you for an early riser, grrrolf!"
    — Introduction from character announcement, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

    Rolf was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on August 23, 2020.[1]

    Rolf
    Don't skip lunch. Ever.

    Rolf

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    August 22 Leo Cranky grrrolf
    Default clothing Bubble tee
    Biography
    Description His snowy fur and stony demeanor are reminiscent of a mountain. You might say that he's in peak physical condition.
    Preferred theme Sporty
    Primary reward Preserves
    Version added 3.3.1b
    Date unlocked August 23, 2020
    How to invite  Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Felicity and Pals' Island)
    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Bubble tee
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 15 Crafting request:
    Lift chair
    Level 20 Rolf's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 16] Sparkle stones
    Related items for Rolf
    Scrapbook Memory appearances
    Name Image Required?
    Cheery Donut Shop Cheery Donut Shop PC.png No

    Card profiles[edit]

    Animal Crossing e-Reader card[edit]

    Animal Crossing-e 3-157 (Rolf).jpg

    Card back

    Animal Crossing-e 3-157 (Rolf - Back).jpg

    #157 Rolf - Series 3
    Gender: Male
    Sign: Leo
    Clothes: bubble shirt
    Petphrase: grrolf
    Profile: Rolf is one athletic tiger. He's probably in such good shape because he grew up on a snowy mountainside. Running up and down steep inclines in sub-zero temperatures has a way of toning your muscles in a hurry!
    Password: wc8JGbUSFA@4bb
    qYuTZaatMfbAG5

    amiibo card[edit]

    293 Rolf amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #293 Rolf - Series 3
    Star sign: Leo
    Birthday: August 22
    Dice value: 4
    Hand sign: Rock

    Gallery[edit]

    Trivia[edit]

    • Rolf appears in the North American e-Reader card artwork for "Comrade K.K."
    • Since Rolf is the only cranky tiger present in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, he has exclusive dialogue on New Year's Day celebrating the Year of the Tiger, starting in 2022. When spoken to enough times, he will state, "You bet I'm jazzed! We got ourselves a Year of the Tiger now! A brand-new year, all about me! And I'm gonna be ROARIN' my way through the whole blamed thing!"

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese チョモラン
    Chomoran
    From チョモランマ Chomoranma (Qomolangma, Tibetan endonym of Mt. Everest).

    Korean 호랭이
    Horaeng-i
    Derived from the word 호랑이, which means tiger.

    Simplified Chinese 猛猛 (iQue)
    Měng měng
    From 猛 měng (fierce).

    Simplified Chinese 朱穆朗
    Zhū Mùlǎng
    From 珠穆朗玛 Zhūmùlǎngmǎ (Qomolangma) and the surname 朱 Zhū.

    Traditional Chinese 朱穆朗
    Unknown
    From 珠穆朗瑪 (Qomolangma) and the surname 朱.

    Russian Рольф
    Rolf
    Transliteration of his English name.

    Dutch Rolf Same as his English name.

    German Boris Male given name of Slavic origin.

    European Spanish Albino Taking upon the concept of albinism.

    European French Ralf From the English name Ralph.

    Italian Rolf Same as his English name.

    See also[edit]

    Notes[edit]

    1. Prior to New Horizons, called "bubble shirt" prior to New Leaf, includes Pocket Camp appearance after New Horizons
    2. New Horizons
    3. Animal Crossing
    4. Wild World to amiibo Festival
    5. New Horizons
    6. Chomoran
    7. Zhū Mùlǎng
    8. Zhū Mùlǎng
    9. Horaeng-i
    10. Rolf
    11. Rolf'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.
    12. If it is Rolf's birthday, he will also wear the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    13. If it is DJ KK's first time performing on the archipelago, Rolf will instead wear a Paradise Planning event tee (Purple variation)
    14. Does not contain a stereo initially
    15. 15.0 15.1 This furniture is initially placed outside by default
    16. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75

    References[edit]

    1. Bri Bri (August 23, 2020). "New Animals Are Here!". Japanese Nintendo. Retrieved October 27, 2020.