All About the Goofy Nibbles in Animal Crossing 2024

Is your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island missing a pep in its step? Nibbles is the gal who can chew her way into your heart. The Animal Crossing franchise —published by Nintendo, which has American subsidiaries in Washington—is well-known for its wide cast of characters. Villagers play a central role in the games by offering tasks and friendship opportunities. This guide covers all you need to know about one of these villagers, named Nibbles.

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Nibbles in Animal Crossing

Nibbles is a turquoise squirrel who has been a mainstay of the Animal Crossing series. She first debuted in Dōbutsu no Mori (Animal Forest) for the Nintendo 64 and has appeared in every title since. The goofy-looking, greenish squirrel has the peppy personality, the most common personality trait among female villagers. Peppy villagers are energetic and ditzy, largely resembling the stereotypical valley girl. Squirrels in Animal Crossing are an overwhelmingly female species, featuring sixteen females to just six males. Nibbles shares this status as a peppy squirrel with Agent S, Peanut, and Cece (though, Cece is unavailable in New Horizons). Nibbles' birthday is on July 19, making her a Cancer.

Nibbles’ English name is a clear connection to the manner in which squirrels eat. Further playing into this motif is her design as she sports a large pair of ever-present buck teeth. Her initial catchphrase is "niblet" in case you were unaware that squirrels like to gnaw on things. More subtle is her initial clothing, the Watermelon dress, which may be her name with a common way to eat the fruit. Her name in Japan offers a bit more intrigue, as it translates to “Garigari.” Garigari is a direct reference to a cheap yet popular brand of Japanese popsicles by the same name. Now that you know more about Nibbles, let's find out how you can recruit her to your island.

How to Get Nibbles

Acquiring our buck-toothed squirrel girl could gnaw on your patience. One method of obtaining her is through the campsite; occasionally, a random villager will visit your island at the campsite, allowing a chance to invite them as a permanent resident. The odds of this villager being Nibbles are low due to the large roster of characters that can be selected. Another option is to use her Amiibo card at the Nookstop terminal in Resident Services, allowing you to directly invite her to the campsite. Keep in mind that the Amiibo method requires several days of effort as campers invited this way will not immediately request to move onto your island.

If those methods bite off more than you can chew, a Mystery Island Tour is another option. Mystery Island Tours can be initiated at the airport and require Nook Miles Tickets. The odds of finding her will be low as villagers found on tours are randomized. You may burn through your stash of tickets before potentially finding Nibbles. If you wish to elide all of these random methods, the most direct way to acquire her is through another player via New Horizons’s online capabilities. Villagers often desire to move and sail to new islands and communities. When a villager is "in boxes"—that is, ready to move—another player can visit them and request they relocate to their island.

Let Me Chew on That

Nibbles is a rather sweet villager who gets some grief because of her looks. While she, arguably, does not have the most flattering design, she is hardly one of the less appealing characters in the game. Still, if you seek to trade for her, you may not have to proffer much. Nibbles falls around the mid-to-lower tiers as far as popularity rankings go. While she does not reach the heights of other villagers, she is still a worthwhile character who can bring a lot of charm to your island adventures. Her effervescent personality and whimsical nature ensure she will never bite your head off, even if she's angry. Take some time to chew on whether Nibbles is right for you.

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This article was written by Chase Martin.