Top 10 Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Best Villagers

Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Best Villagers
So many charming animal friends, so little time! Come and chat about the best villagers with me!


Top 10 Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Best Villagers

One of the absolute best features of every Animal Crossing game is the gigantic group of villagers that you get to create friendships with. The game does a glorious job of creating a wide variety of fun animals with many types of personalities and hobbies!

Here’s a list of my Top 10:

10. Merengue

Villager Introduction:

  • Merengue (pictured in the center) has got to be one of the sweetest villagers you could meet. Literally, the rhino is made out of desserts!
  • This hip villager will fill your campsite with tasty-looking, craftable furniture.
  • Her special catchphrase is “shortcake”.

What Makes Merengue Awesome:

  • Everyone loves a baker!
  • She’s a pink rhino!
  • What it’s like to talk to her: “My favorite part of Valentine’s Day is watching folks give each other gifts and make each other smile”. Even though the game classifies her as a normal villager, Merengue is such a kind kid!

How To Invite Merengue To Your Campsite and Perks:

  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Merengue you can invite her to your campsite.
  • Furniture that you can craft for her includes the Soft-Serve Lamp, the Cookie Rug, Sweets Table (Basic), the Dessert Case, and the Sweets Sofa.
  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Merengue, you will acquire her Chef’s Outfit. At friendship level 15, she’ll request you craft a Candy Machine. Following her requests will help you to eventually reach the current highest friendship level, which is level 35.

9. Goldie

Villager Introduction:

  • Goldie (pictured on the right) is one of the most down-to-earth pups you could meet! 
  • This natural villager will fill your campsite with calming, craftable furniture.
  • Her special catchphrase is “woof”.

What Makes Goldie Awesome:

  • She’s a soft-spoken, golden pup!
  • She’s a book lover!
  • What it’s like to talk to her: “Wow, you just HAD that this whole time? And there aren’t even any bites out of it”. Even though the game classifies her as a normal villager, Goldie has low expectations and the biggest heart!

How To Invite Goldie To Your Campsite and Perks:

  • Once you reach friendship level 1 with Goldie you can invite her to your campsite.
  • Furniture that you can craft for her includes the Ranch Couch, the Aloe plant, the Hammock, and the Worktable.
  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Goldie, you will acquire her Dapper Tee. At friendship level 15, she’ll request you craft a Harpsichord. Following her requests will help you to eventually reach the current highest friendship level, which is level 35.

8. Punchy

Villager Introduction:

  • Punchy (pictured on the left) is one of two of my favorite smug-looking cat villagers. I mean what’s not to love about a cat that is classified as lazy in the game. The relatable content is just too much to handle!
  • This natural villager will fill your campsite with every piece of blue furniture he can find.
  • His special catchphrase is “mrmpht”.

What Makes Punchy Awesome:

  • Lazy cats are a part of what makes life great! Need I say more. 
  • He’s a friendly couch potato!
  • What it’s like to talk to him: “Hey, Villager! Oh, so sleepy … Ate too much sandwich”. The game classifies him as a lazy villager which means Punchy loves food and relaxing!

How To Invite Punchy To Your Campsite and Perks:

  • Once you reach friendship level 5 with Punchy you can invite him to your campsite.
  • Furniture that you can craft for him includes the Blue Bookcase, the Bromeliaceae plant, the Blue Cabinet, the Blue Table, and the Blue Bench.
  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Punchy, you will acquire his Gray Tartan Tee. At friendship level 15, he’ll request you craft a Cat Tower. Following his requests will help you to eventually reach the current highest friendship level, which is level 35.

7. Raddle

Villager Introduction:

  • Raddle has got to be everyone’s favorite, possibly villainous, poisonous doctor frog. At least, he’s mine!
  • This cool villager will fill your campsite with all of your doctor’s office furniture needs.
  • His special catchphrase is “aaach—”.

What Makes Raddle Awesome:

  • He’s got a mysterious villain-type aesthetic going for him.
  • He’s always wearing an iconic mask!
  • What it’s like to talk to him: “That’s how I ended up with my antique tire collection”. Even though the game classifies him as a lazy villager, Raddle is random and odd and just wonderfully wacky!

How To Invite Raddle To Your Campsite and Perks:

  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Raddle you can invite him to your campsite.
  • Furniture that you can craft for him includes the Office Cabinet, the Operating-Room Cart, the Modern Office Chair, the EKG Machine, and the Exam Table.
  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Raddle, you will acquire his Doctor’s Coat. At friendship level 15, he’ll request you craft a Doctor’s Desk. Following his requests will help you to eventually reach the current highest friendship level, which is level 35.

6. Lucky

Villager Introduction:

  • Lucky (pictured in the center) really lives up to the phrase “happy go lucky”. This cute pup doesn’t seem to live up to his name but he smiles right through it. He really is a man’s best friend!
  • This historical villager will fill your campsite with everything spooky and fun.
  • His special catchphrase is “rrr-owch”.

What Makes Lucky Awesome:

  • He’s a super nice dog wrapped up like a mummy!
  • There’s nothing bad about a good sport!
  • What it’s like to talk to him: “I gotta hand it to you, Villager. This campsite is good-vibes central”. Even though the game classifies him as a lazy villager, Lucky never stops the positive vibes!

How To Invite Lucky To Your Campsite and Perks:

  • Once you reach friendship level 5 with Lucky you can invite him to your campsite.
  • Furniture that you can craft for him includes the Fireplace, the Ramshackle Floor, the Creepy Statue, the Candle, and the Creepy Skeleton.
  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Lucky, you will acquire his No. 23 Shirt. At friendship level 15, he’ll request you craft a Creepy Clock. Following his requests will help you to eventually reach the current highest friendship level, which is level 35.

5. Muffy

Villager Introduction:

  • Muffy wins the best goth girlfriend award in my book! I mean look at her; she’s adorable!
  • This elegant villager will fill your campsite with lush and extravagant furniture.
  • Her special catchphrase is “nightshade”.

What Makes Muffy Awesome:

  • She’s a cute sheep just waiting to help her friends out.
  • Everyone loves a spooky, gloomy girl with a heart of gold!
  • What it’s like to talk to her: “I would punch every single ghost right in the face! … Do ghosts have faces? Doesn’t matter. I’d still win”. The game classifies her as an uchi villager which means Muffy is caring and straightforward!

How To Invite Muffy To Your Campsite and Perks:

  • Once you reach friendship level 3 with Muffy you can invite her to your campsite.
  • Furniture that you can craft for her includes the Scorpio Lamp, the Violet Screen, the Rococo Shelf, the Rococo Table, and the Rococo Sofa.
  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Muffy, you will acquire her Natty Tee. At friendship level 15, she’ll request you craft a Dollhouse. Following her requests will help you to eventually reach the current highest friendship level, which is level 35.

4. Beau

Villager Introduction:

  • Beau (pictured on the right) is just the cutest, coziest villager! It’s easy to see why he’s often a fan favorite.
  • This natural villager will fill your campsite with wonderful green furniture.
  • His special catchphrase is “saltlick”.

What Makes Beau Awesome:

  • He’s wearing a super snazzy looking sweater!
  • Everyone wants to “fawn” all over him because he’s the nicest guy in town! Pun most certainly intended!
  • What it’s like to talk to him: “I believe kindness is its own reward, but it’ll also help you go up another level! Like, literally”. The game classifies him as a lazy villager which means Beau is laid back and always hospitable!

How To Invite Beau To Your Campsite and Perks:

  • Once you reach friendship level 3 with Beau you can invite him to your campsite.
  • Furniture that you can craft for him includes the Round Mini Cactus, the Green Chair, the Ranch Hutch, the Ranch Bed, and the Green Desk.
  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Beau, you will acquire his Deer Shirt. At friendship level 15, he’ll request you craft a Bonfire. Following his requests will help you to eventually reach the current highest friendship level, which is level 35.

3. Marshal

Villager Introduction:

  • Marshal (pictured in the center) is yet another fan favorite. He’s quite the open book and he’s definitely ready to form a strong bond with anyone he meets!
  • This rustic villager will fill your campsite with stylish and super cool furniture.
  • His special catchphrase is “sulky”.

What Makes Marshal Awesome:

  • He gets straight to the point and always says what’s on his mind.
  • He knows how to speak the ancient Latin language!
  • What it’s like to talk to him: “I mean, I might ask you to read some of my fanfiction. And I don’t let just ANYONE see it”. Even though the game classifies him as a smug villager, Marshal is certainly a gentleman but also kind of a flirt!

How To Invite Marshal To Your Campsite and Perks:

  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Punchy you can invite him to your campsite.
  • Furniture that you can craft for him includes the Cactus, the Sloppy Screen, the Cowhide Rug, the Sloppy Table, and the Sloppy Sofa.
  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Marshal, you will acquire his Denim Jacket. At friendship level 15, he’ll request you craft a Siphon. Following his requests will help you to eventually reach the current highest friendship level, which is level 35.

2. Apollo

Villager Introduction:

  • Apollo (pictured on the left) is broody and definitely ready to win your heart but that’s not something he’s going to make outwardly obvious!
  • This cool villager will fill your campsite with radical modern furniture.
  • His special catchphrase is “pah”.

What Makes Apollo Awesome:

  • He’s the epitome of cool!
  • People often misunderstand him but doesn’t his aura of mystery just makes him cooler! I think so.
  • What it’s like to talk to him: “Oh, man … you’re making me feel feelings again. Haven’t felt those for years. Thanks, kiddo”. Even though the game classifies him as a cranky villager, Apollo seems out-of-touch with popular social trends but he definitely knows what it means to be a good friend!

How To Invite Apollo To Your Campsite and Perks:

  • Once you reach friendship level 1 with Apollo you can invite him to your campsite.
  • Furniture that you can craft for him includes the Modern Sofa, the Aloe plant, the Hammock, and the Worktable.
  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Apollo, you will acquire his Zipper Shirt. At friendship level 15, he’ll request you craft an Electric Bass. Following his requests will help you to eventually reach the current highest friendship level, which is level 35.

1. Bob

Villager Introduction:

  • Bob (pictured on the right) definitely makes my number one because he’s the perfect, open-minded oddball!
  • This hip villager will fill your campsite with fun and colorful kiddie-style furniture.
  • His special catchphrase is “pthhpth”.

What Makes Bob Awesome:

  • The smirk on his face is absolutely one of his best features!
  • He’s easygoing and doesn’t really care what others think about him.
  • What it’s like to talk to him: “Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Aliens”. Even though the game classifies him as a lazy villager, Bob is wacky and definitely ready to be in all of the memes!

How To Invite Bob To Your Campsite and Perks:

  • Once you reach friendship level 5 with Bob you can invite him to your campsite.
  • Furniture that you can craft for him includes the Capsule-Toy Machine, the Kiddie Table (Basic), the Kiddie Bureau, the Kiddie Rug, and the Kiddie Couch.
  • Once you reach friendship level 7 with Bob, you will acquire his Blossom Tee. At friendship level 15, he’ll request you craft a Boot Sculpture. Following his requests will help you to eventually reach the current highest friendship level, which is level 35.

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