“C'mere! I'm gonna bench-press you!”
― Picture quote, Wild World
Poncho (ポンチョ,Poncho?) is a jockcubvillager that has appeared in every game in the Animal Crossing series. His name refers to a poncho, an article of clothing. His catchphrase is "li'l bear", which has to do with the fact that he is a bear cub himself.
Poncho is a navy blue bear cub. He initially wears the Blue Grid Shirt, an off-white shirt with blue lines on it. On Poncho's head, there is a tuft of hair that is a lighter blue than his body, and he has yellow paws and feet. The inside of Poncho's ears are a dark brown or maroon color, and his arms and legs are navy blue like the rest of his body. He looks similar to Aisle, another cub villager.
Personality
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Poncho 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, Poncho 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 Poncho.
House
In Animal Crossing, Poncho's house seems to have no specific theme and is rather arbitrary, as there are four Gyroids lined up, the two Tall Droploids, the Mega Timpanoid, and the Mini Bowtoid along with the lamentoid. There is mostly Modern furniture in his house, such as the Modern Bed, the Modern Dresser, and the Modern Wardrobe. There is also other various items, such as the Classic Table, a Cream Sofa, an Aloe, a stove and fridge, and a Comfy Sweater. The wallpaper is the Tartan Wall and the Steel Flooring. There is no stereo, therefore no music.
In Wild World and City Folk, Poncho still has no specific theme, still with many furniture from the Modern Series, like the Modern Bed and the Modern Cabinet. He has three gyroids, Mega Timpanoid, the Lamentoid, and the Tall Droploid. If Poncho is given a stereo it will play K.K. Condor.
In New Horizons, Poncho's house becomes a typical traditional/modern theme. In the west he has 3 metal bunkbeds with different colors. Towards the north is what appears to be a bathroom with a shower and toilet closed off by a wooden bookshelf and a cacao tree. In the east there is a laundry-room type setup, with a washer, dryer, and sink. Almost everything in his house is blue.
Poncho was added to Pocket Camp in the February 26, 2021 update.
Poncho's preferred theme is natural, and he primarily gives steel as a reward. His profile reads:
❝ Some folks believe "all's well that ends well." Others swear that "it's the journey that matters, not the destination." Poncho's not sure where he stands on the matter.❞
Campsite Invitation Requirements
Friendship Level: 0
Friendship Rewards
At level 7 friendship, he will reward the player with a blue-grid tee and sparkle stones (x1).
At level 9, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 15, he will request that the player craft a tall mini cactus.
At level 20, he will reward the player with a pic of Poncho 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).
Most people will pick something up and see the end product without ever realizing all the hard work and effort that went on behind the scenes to make it what it is. What does this have to do with Poncho? He's the guy behind the scenes.
In many ways, Poncho may be related to Groucho, with both being blue bears, having similar names, and Groucho is an adult bear, while Poncho is a bear cub.
As sometimes revealed in New Leaf on Halloween, Poncho is afraid of the Werewolf Hood.
