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Tell me, <player>, what's new, lion cub?
― Leopold, Animal Crossing


Leopold (ティーチャ―, Tīchā?, Teacher) is a lion villager with a smug (formerly jock) personality. His name is a real-life one which has a root word of "leo", Latin for lion, while his Japanese name, literally "teacher" transliterated, is a reference to his goal of being a professor. He has the education hobby.

Leopold returned to the series in New Leaf, as part of the Welcome amiibo update. By scanning amiibo cards, this villager can be met via the campground and invited to the town.

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In Animal Crossing, Leopold is a lion villager. His name originates from 'leo', the Latin term for lion, reflecting his species. His Japanese name translates to 'Teacher', signifying his aspiration to be a professor.
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Leopold, a character in Animal Crossing, transitions from a jock to a smug villager. Initially, he is energetic, sports-oriented, and can seem self-absorbed. He meshes well with peppy, cranky, and sisterly villagers, but not with lazy ones. Later, as a smug villager, Leopold exhibits politeness, kindness, and a gentleman-like demeanor. He is compatible with most villagers and sometimes boasts about his coolness.
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In the Animal Crossing series, Leopold, the beige lion with a green mane, aspires to be a professor, as indicated by his education hobby. He made his first appearance in New Leaf, part of the Welcome amiibo update. His character evolves from a jock villager in Animal Crossing to a smug villager in New Leaf.
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In the Animal Crossing series, Leopold returned in New Leaf via the Welcome amiibo update. Players can encounter this green villager at the campground by scanning amiibo cards and can invite him to their town. Leopold's character is driven by his aspiration to be a professor, reflected in his education hobby.
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In Animal Crossing, Leopold's Japanese name is 'Tīchā', meaning 'teacher', reflecting his ambition to be a professor. His English name, 'Leopold', includes the Latin root 'leo', denoting his lion character.
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Appearance[]

Leopold GC

Leopold in Animal Crossing

Leopold is a lion with a beige "ecru" color to his fur, and a lighter beige color to his muzzle. He has a green mane, which looks like long green hair. His initial clothing is the Noble Shirt. He also wears black thin frames glasses as accessories. The way his face is designed makes him look like a lazy villager. When it rains, he carries a Logo Umbrella.

Personality

Leopold's personality changes from a jock villager in Animal Crossing to a smug villager in New Leaf.

In Animal Crossing

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

Leopold has a jock personality and has a great interest in sports and bodybuilding. Jock villagers are hyperactive and motivated, but often come across as self-centered and dense. As a jock villager, Leopold is very interested in his hobby, and may compete against the player at catching bugs and fish. Jock villagers get along with peppy, cranky, and sisterly villagers, but conflict with the laid-back lifestyle of lazy villagers. Snooty villagers may also be difficult to get along with for Leopold.

In New Leaf

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

Smug villagers are very polite, kind, and gentleman-like. As a smug villager, Leopold will get along easily with other villagers. Smug villagers get along well with most villagers, their personality appearing to be a mix of the other personality types. Smug villagers will stroke their egos from time to time, going on about how cool they are.

Generally, Leopold will get along with lazy, normal, snooty, and peppy villagers, and may conflict with cranky villagers.

House[]

Leopold's house has a rather huge amount of the Classic Series in his house, with many furniture such as the Classic Table and the Classic Sofa, Leopold even has the Classic Vanity including two Harmonoids as well as a harp, with the Wallpaper being the Classic Wall and the Flooring is the Classic Rug. There is no stereo, but if he obtains one K.K. Gumbo is played. However, in New Horizons, his house is decorated with the Lecture-Hall set as well as the School series.

New Leaf (exterior)
New Horizons (interior) New Horizons (exterior)

Pocket Camp[]

Leopold was added to Pocket Camp in the January 30, 2019 update.

Leopold's preferred theme is civic, and he primarily gives cotton as a reward. His profile reads:

❝ Leopold's been going around town collecting signatures for a petition to build a new school. According to the flyers, it'll only have one class: PE.❞

Campsite Invitation Requirements[]

Friendship Level: 0

Friendship Rewards[]

  • At level 7 friendship, he will reward the player with a noble shirt and sparkle stones (x1) .
  • At level 9, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 15, he will request the player to craft a basic teacher's desk.
  • At level 20, he will reward the player with a pic of Leopold and sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 25, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 30, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 35, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 40, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 45, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 50, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 55, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 60, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 65, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
  • At level 70, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).

e-Card[]

e-Card [1]
Letter
Back
#193 Leopold
Gender Male
Type Lion
Star sign Leo
Clothes Noble shirt
Petphrase Lion cub
Password LkKmhNzI8JwQC5
2Pv&#N#29eo#NY
Profile Leopold's athleticism is balanced by an intelligent mind. He's always dreamed of being a teacher, but until a school gets built in town, he'll just have to wait. In the meantime, he exercises... his brain!
192 Gonzo #193 Leopold 194 Cupcake

amiibo Card[]

Welcome amiibo Card[2]
Back
#37 Leopold
Furniture
Basic teacher's desk Book stands Lecture-hall bench Lecture-hall desk School locker
Strapped books Towel rack Zen backpack
Wallpaper and Flooring
Classroom wall Classroom floor
36 Candi #37 Leopold 38 Spike

Trivia[]

  • In Pocket Camp, Leopold is a map villager that can be obtained through Gulliver's cargo.
  • Leopold's name translates to teacher in Japanese which references his hobby of education.
  • Leopold shares his birthday with Rod the mouse. They both have a birthday on August 14th.
  • In New Horizons, Leopold's preferred styles are Elegant/Gorgeous, and his preferred colors are Green/Purple.

In other languages[]

Leopold
Language Name Translation
Japan Japanese ティーチャー (Tīchā) -
France French Leandro -
Spain Spanish Leopoldo -
Germany German Leandro -
Italy Italian Leandro -
The Netherlands Dutch Leopold -
China Chinese 老狮/老獅 (Lǎo Shī (Teacher)) -
South Korea Korean 티처 (Ticheo (Teacher)) -


References[]

  1. Species navigation icons from Nookipedia by Sunmarsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
  2. Species navigation icons from Nookipedia by Sunmarsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
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