The waves crashed against the shore as I booted up Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Another day, another chance to curate the perfect island. But something was missing, a certain…avian charm. With nearly 500 villagers in the game, finding the right personalities to populate your island is a quest all its own, especially when you only get 10 slots; let’s discuss recruiting the always popular Tulin.
Most villagers appear through island expeditions or random campsite visits. However, special characters sometimes have unique recruitment paths, and if you’re trying to invite the Legend of Zelda collaboration villager to your tropical paradise, here’s how to get Tulin in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
How to get Tulin in Animal Crossing New Horizons
Forget scouring mystery islands; to get Tulin, you scan a valid Zelda amiibo in ACNH. Most villagers can be convinced to join your community through in-game efforts, but Tulin, a special collaboration character, is exclusively accessed via the amiibo add-on system. Think of it as paying the cover charge to get into the coolest club on the island.
Inviting Tulin requires a slightly different process than attracting your average villager. If you’re new to amiibo, don’t worry; here’s how it works:
- Obtain one of the valid Zelda amiibo. Double-check that you have one of the amiibo listed below to begin Tulin’s recruitment.
- Visit Resident Services. Find Isabelle and Tom Nook in the building near the plaza’s back.
- Approach the ABD. Interact with the green ATM-like machine to view the available options.
- Select the “Invite amiibo camper” option. Get your amiibo ready; selecting this option starts the process.
- Scan your Zelda amiibo. Place the amiibo on the Nintendo Switch’s NFC touchpoint, typically one of the joysticks.
- Invite Tulin to your campsite. Tulin will appear and ask to visit your campsite. Confirm, and he will arrive shortly.
- Complete Tulin’s request. Visit Tulin at the campsite and fulfill the favor to progress toward making him a resident.
- Repeat this process for three days. Persist over three days to prompt Tulin to ask about moving to the island.
Are amiibo Cards Worth It for Animal Crossing?
The value is really up to you. If you’re after a specific villager and can’t seem to find them through normal gameplay, an amiibo card can save countless hours of searching. Plus, some cards are quite collectible. But if you enjoy the random element of villager encounters, the cards might diminish the thrill of discovery.
All Tulin amiibo in Animal Crossing New Horizons
There are 16 amiibo that can summon Tulin to your campsite. Remember, you only need one. Other Zelda amiibo might summon a different character (Mineru), so pick wisely. Each amiibo is a key, but only one unlocks the door to Tulin. Here’s the complete list:
- Link (Super Smash Bros.)
- Toon Link (Super Smash Bros.)
- Young Link (Super Smash Bros.)
- Link (Majora’s Mask)
- Link (Skyward Sword)
- Toon Link (The Wind Waker)
- Zelda (The Wind Waker)
- Link (Archer) (Breath of the Wild)
- Bokoblin (Breath of the Wild)
- Daruk (Breath of the Wild)
- Revali (Breath of the Wild)
- Zelda and Loftwing (The Legend of Zelda)
- Link (Tears of the Kingdom)
- Ganondorf (Tears of the Kingdom)
- Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
- Yunobo (Breath of the Wild)
Can you move villagers out in Animal Crossing?
Yes, but it takes patience. A villager will occasionally have a “thought bubble” indicating they’re considering moving. You can also use amiibo cards to invite a new villager, which allows you to choose who moves out. Time travel (adjusting your Nintendo Switch’s clock) can speed up the process, but some players consider this cheating.
What is the rarest villager in Animal Crossing?
Rarity is subjective, but villagers tied to limited-time events or collaborations (like Tulin) are often considered rare due to the limited availability of their corresponding amiibo. Popularity also plays a role; villagers with desirable aesthetics or personalities often fetch high prices on the secondary market.
Now that you’re on your way to inviting Tulin, the question remains: will his unique charm make your island paradise complete, or will you find yourself searching for another dream resident soon after?