Kyle

This article is about the smug wolf. For the smug hippo villager, see Hippeux. For the cranky wolf villager, see Wolfgang.

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“When I was little, I used to be pretty mischievous with some of my guy friends...”
― Kyle, New Leaf

Kyle (リカルド, Rikarudo^?, Ricardo) is a smug wolf villager who first appeared in New Leaf. His catchphrase, "alpha", could possibly be used by him to compliment the player, as alpha culturally means leader, which is also used to refer to the leading wolf of a pack (an "alpha wolf", now known as "breeding wolf"), reflecting his species. His English name might come from the Armenian word for "wolf".

He is featured on the cover of Café K.K. and he has the music hobby.

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What is the significance of Kyle's catchphrase 'alpha' in Animal Crossing?

In Animal Crossing, Kyle, a smug wolf villager, frequently uses the catchphrase 'alpha'. This term typically signifies a leader, particularly the leading wolf in a pack. Kyle's use of 'alpha' likely mirrors his wolf species and may serve as a compliment to the player.

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What kind of villager is Kyle in Animal Crossing New Leaf?

In Animal Crossing New Leaf, Kyle is a smug wolf villager. His catchphrase, 'alpha', signifies leadership, often used to denote the leading wolf in a pack. His first appearance was in New Leaf, and he is notably featured on the cover of Café K.K.

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What is the Spanish translation of Kyle's name in Animal Crossing?

The character Kyle from Animal Crossing is translated to Ataúlfo in the Spanish version of the game.

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What is the personality type of Kyle in Animal Crossing?

Kyle, a character in Animal Crossing, exhibits a smug personality. Known for his politeness, kindness, and gentleman-like demeanor, he easily mingles with other villagers. His personality is a blend of various types, often seen boasting about his coolness. He typically gets along with lazy, normal, snooty, and peppy villagers.

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What is the backstory of Kyle's mischievous behavior in Animal Crossing New Leaf?

In Animal Crossing New Leaf, Kyle is a smug wolf villager with a playful demeanor. His catchphrase 'alpha' signifies his leadership qualities, reflecting his species. His name, derived from the Armenian term for 'wolf', further emphasizes his character. Kyle is also prominently featured on the cover of Café K.K.

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Appearance

Kyle is a gold and brown-black wolf with purple eyelids. He initially wears a Pleather Vest and has a white-tipped tail. His arms and legs are mottled between gold and black, and his head is mostly goldish with a stripe going down to his nose. Kyle's various markings suggest his design is based off of an African Wild Dog, as alluded to by his name, sounding somewhat similar to Lycaon (the genus of which this species is the sole member of). When it rains, he will initially carry the Busted Umbrella.

Personality

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

House

Kyle keeps many instruments in his home, relating to how smug villagers often talk about music. Among these instruments are a drum set, an ebony piano and a rock guitar. He also displays audio equipment, such as an amp and an effects rack. Upon his Ringside Table is a Sleek Stereo that plays the song K.K. Adventure (K.K. Metal in New Horizons). Kyle's wallpaper and flooring are the Shanty Wall and the Steel Flooring respectively.

Pocket Camp

Kyle was released with Pocket Camp on October 25, 2017.

Kyle's preferred theme is cool, and he primarily gives steel as a reward. His profile reads:

❝ When Kyle offers to walk you home, it's because he's forgotten where he lives. If only houses had a scent he could track!❞

Campsite Invitation Requirements

Friendship Level: 7

Furniture/Item	Required Materials	Price (Bells)	Craft Time
Speaker	30 steel, 3 friend powder	1100	7 hours
Record Box	30 wood	1040	2 hours
Effects Rack	6 steel	520	3 minutes
Sleek Side Table	60 cotton, 60 steel, 3 cool essence	1720	7 hours
Sleek Sofa	60 cotton, 60 steel, 3 cool essence	2480	7 hours

Friendship Rewards

• At level 7 friendship, he will reward the player with a pleather vest 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 crafts a mic stand.
• At level 20, he will reward the player with a pic of Kyle 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).

amiibo Card

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Back	#024 Kyle Type Wolf Star sign Sagittarius Birthday 12/6 Roll value 2 Hand sign Paper Request A piped room.
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Trivia

• Kyle's German name is the same as Wolfgang's English name.
• His birthday is on Saint Nicholas Day, a day celebrated by encouraging generosity.
• Kyle is one of three male wolves (four if counting Dobie prior to New Leaf) to not have cranky personalities, along with Wolf Link and Tarou, the former two being smug and the latter being jock.
  • As neither Wolf Link nor Tarou appear in New Horizons, Kyle is the only male wolf in New Horizons that is not cranky.
• In New Leaf on Halloween, Kyle and Wolf Link are the only male wolves to not be afraid of the werewolf hood, since they are both afraid of the skeleton hood.
• In New Horizons, Kyle's preferred styles are Cool/Gorgeous, and his preferred colors are Black/White.

In other languages

Kyle
Language Name Translation Japanese リカルド (Rikarudo) - French Gary - Spanish Ataúlfo - German Wolfgang - Italian Ululo - Dutch Kyle - Russian Кайл () - Chinese 李可 (Lǐkěǐkě) - Korean 리카르도 (Rikareudo (Ricardo)) -

References

v · d · e Wolves
Audie · Chief · Dobie · Fang · Freya · Kyle · Lobo · Skye · Tarou · Vivian · Whitney · Wolfgang · Wolf Link
See also	Alligator · Anteater · Bear · Bird · Bull · Cat · Chicken · Cow · Cub · Deer · Dog · Duck · Eagle · Elephant · Frog · Goat · Gorilla · Hamster · Hippo · Horse · Kangaroo · Koala · Lion · Monkey · Mouse · Octopus · Ostrich · Penguin · Pig · Rabbit · Rhino · Sheep · Squirrel · Tiger
Villagers

v · d · e Smug Villagers
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Beardo · Cephalobot · Chadder · Chops · Colton · Curlos · Ed · Eugene · Graham · Hans · Henry · Hippeux · Huck · Jacques · Julian · Keaton · Ken · Kidd · Klaus · Kyle · Leopold · Lionel · Lopez · Lucha · Marshal · O'Hare · Olaf · Phil · Pietro · Quillson · Raymond · Rodney · Roswell · Shep · Tex · Toby · Zell
See also	Cranky · Jock · Lazy · Normal · Peppy · Sisterly · Snooty
Villagers