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Species		Personality		Gender
Penguin		Smug		Male
Birthday		October 6th
Favorite saying		"Rules were made to be broken."
Catchphrase		"picante"
Clothing		Letter Jacket (Blue)
Main appearances
DnM DnM+ AC DnMe+ iQue WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
Film HHD aF PC
Names in other languages  ボルト  볼트  Freddy  Matze  伏特  Émilien  Tomeo  Tex  伏特  Émilien  Tomeo  Текс
Phrase in other languages  ベイベッ  베이베  frio  watschl  宝宝  gla gla  siclaro  picante  寶寶  gla gla  siclaro  огонек

Tex is a smug penguin villager in the Animal Crossing series. He first appeared in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and has appeared in all subsequent games. He is the only smug penguin in the series. His name may be a pun on "tuxedo," a suit that bears a resemblance to a penguin's feathers. His catchphrase, "picante," is Spanish for "spicy," which contrasts with cold, something which penguins are associated with.

In New Horizons, Tex has the music hobby and may sing anywhere without the need of a stereo.

Characteristics

Artwork of Tex from New Leaf.

Appearance

Tex is a white and navy blue penguin. His beak is multiple shades of gray, and he has black feet with dark gray areas. His eyes are half open, and have dull red circles around them. He appears to be based on an African penguin.

Personality

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

Tex has a smug personality. This means he will appear kind and gentlemanly when in conversation with the player. On numerous occasions, he will flirt with the player and admire them. Tex will occasionally talk about being into niche hobbies, like being a train fanatic or collecting plastic bottle caps. He will be very interested in fashion and will mention it often in conversations and letters.

Villager information

In New Leaf

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Tex cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.

Rules were made to be broken.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
October 6	Smug	picante
Default clothing	Blue Letter Jacket
Default umbrella	Busted Umbrella
Favorites
Favorite style	[[Clothing/New Leaf/|]]
Least favorite style	[[Clothing/New Leaf/|]]
Favorite color	Purple
Biography
Siblings	Eldest of 4 kids
Skill	Sprinting
Goal	Basketball player
Halloween fear	Ghost Mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans	Kilimanjaro
Amount of milk	The regular amount
Amount of sugar	Two spoonfuls

In New Horizons

Rules were made to be broken.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
October 6	Smug (A)	picante
Default clothing	Letter Jacket (Blue)
Other default clothing	During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Blue) & outdoor hat (Blue) During snow: Short peacoat (Black) & knit hat (Black) Sleepwear and if sick: Pajama dress (Gray) While exercising: Athletic jacket (Black) While doing yoga: Tank (Black) While sunbathing: Triangle shades Fishing Tourney: Athletic jacket (Black) Bug-Off: Athletic jacket (Black) Bunny Day: Earth-egg outfit  & earth-egg shell Halloween: Vampire costume (Black) & top hat (Black) Turkey Day: Straw boater (Dark brown) Turkey Day (chef): Chef's outfit (Black) & chef's hat Toy Day: Santa hat Countdown: Waistcoat (Black) Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Waistcoat (Black) &  top hat (Black) Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing: As a student for the school: School uniform with necktie (Navy blue) As the teacher for the school: Checkered sweater vest (Light brown) & rimmed glasses (Black) As the cashier/employee for the restaurant: Café uniform (Black) As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's outfit (Black) & chef's hat As a staff for the café: Diner apron (Black) As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's jacket (Blue) As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's coat (Black necktie) As a patient for the hospital: Pajama dress (Gray) As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff uniform (Yellow) While practicing hula: Hula top (Red) & hibiscus hairpin (Red) While floating in the ocean: Horizontal-striped wet suit (Black) & retro shades (Gray) During DJ KK's concerts: DJ KK logo tee (Neon orange) &  neon shades (Orange & lime)
Default umbrella	Blue Umbrella
Initial NookPhone	White
Final NookPhone	Striped - Fabric 7
Favorites
Favorite styles	Cool and Elegant
Favorite colors	Black and   Gray
Hobby	Music
Handheld items
Bag	Paper
Book	Music
Food	Lollipop
Drink	Soda can
Popsicle	Ramune-soda

Ideal clothing for Tex – Black / Gray Cool and Elegant clothing
Villagers prefer clothing that matches any one of their favorite colors or styles. For brevity, the following list only shows clothing that matches both favorite colors and one favorite style.
Name Image Price Available from Animal-stripes tee (Zebra)  960 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Baji jeogori (Black)  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters Camo bomber-style jacket (Gray)  1,400 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Camo tee (Gray)  960 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Chesterfield coat (Black)  2,320 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Collarless coat (Gray)  2,000 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Edo-period merchant outfit (Gray)  2,080 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Fedora (Gray)  1,100 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Fedora (Black)  1,100 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Figure-skating costume (Black)  2,880 Bells  Able Sisters Flashy hairpin (Black)  2,340 Bells  Able Sisters Flight jacket (Black)  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Gilet and shirt (Gray)  1,120 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Hakama with crest  4,800 Bells  Able Sisters Leopard tee (Gray)  800 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Magic-academy robe (Black)  2,040 Bells  Able Sisters Morning coat  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters Ninja costume (Gray)  2,240 Bells  Able Sisters Oversized shawl overshirt (Gray)  1,120 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Parka undercoat (Gray)  2,320 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Patchwork coat (Gray)  2,380 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Pirate eye patch Not for sale  Gullivarrr Princess dress (Gray)  5,500 Bells  Able Sisters Python-print jacket (Gray)  2,400 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Quilted down jacket (Gray)  1,400 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Reflector  560 Bells  Able Sisters Retro shades (Gray)  1,560 Bells  Able Sisters Samurai hakama (Black)  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters Samurai shirt (Black)  6,720 Bells  Able Sisters Shawl-and-dress combo (Black)  2,000 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Spider-web tee  960 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Tailcoat (Black)  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters Text shirt (Black)  800 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Thank-you Dad apron (Black)  1,100 Bells  Nook Shopping Vampire costume (Black)  2,600 Bells  Able Sisters Venetian carnival mask (Silver)  2,400 Bells  Nook Shopping Viking top (Gray)  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters
More Black Items More Gray Items More Cool Items More Elegant Items

In Happy Home Paradise

Happy Home Paradise client information

Tex
Thought bubble	I need a studio-style vacation home for band practice.
Client's vision	Practice Studio for the Band
Required items	Effects Rack Amp Mic Stand
Favorite song	K.K. Ballad

House

In New Leaf

Items:	Sleek Bed  Modern Table  Sleek Sofa  Drum Set  Mic Stand  Rock Guitar  Metal Guitar  Amp  Effects Rack  Sleek Stereo  Wall-Mounted Speaker  Air Conditioner
Wall:	Concrete Wall
Floor:	Charcoal Tile
Music:	K.K. Metal

In New Horizons

Exterior:
Shape:
Roof:	Black Striped Roof
Siding:	Simple Black-Brick Trim
Door:	Deep-Green Simple Door
Interior:
Items:	Electric Bass  Deer Decoration  Drum Set  Frozen Counter  Frozen Pillar (×2)  Frozen-Treat Set  Red Carpet  DJ's Turntable  Electric Guitar  Amp (×2)
Wall:	Ice Wall
Floor:	Ice Flooring
Music:	K.K. D&B

Other appearances

In Happy Home Designer

Happy Home Designer client information

Rules were made to be broken.

Official example

Tex
Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
October 6	Smug	picante
Default clothing	Blue letter jacket
Umbrella	Busted umbrella
House request
Thought bubble	I want a studio in my house so I can rock out with my buddies at band practice!
Client's vision	A rehearsal room for a band.
Required items	Effects Rack Amp Mic Stand
Favorite song	Surfin' K.K.

Unlocked items
Furniture:	Rock Guitar  Electric Guitar  Metal Guitar  Double-Neck Guitar  Electric Bass  Mic Stand  Snare Drum  Drum Set  Speaker  Effects Rack  Sound Mixer  Floor Monitor  Amp  Big Amp  Surfin' K.K.  Tex's Pic
Interior:	Stage-Floor Rug  White Tile Wall  Stripe Carpet
Clothing:	Black-Denim Jacket  Acid-Washed Jacket  Blue Letter Jacket  Worn-Out Jeans  Steel-Toed Boots  Lace-Up Boots  Busted Umbrella
Starting house:

In Pocket Camp

"You're a fan of Tex, are you? ...Me too."

— A Message from Tex, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Tex is one of the 40 villagers in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp who have been in the game since its release.

Rules were made to be broken.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
October 6	Smug	picante
Default clothing	Blue Letter Jacket
Biography
Description	Tex is a very serious young man - serious about parties, serious about fashion, and serious about getting paid.
Preferred theme
Primary reward	Cotton
Version added	0.9.0
Date unlocked	October 25, 2017
How to invite	Required friendship level: 3 Drum Set Effects Rack Amp Speaker Sleek Chair
Friendship rewards
Level 7	Blue Letter Jacket Sparkle stones
Level 9	Sparkle stones
Level 15	Crafting request: Rock Guitar
Level 20	Tex's pic Sparkle stones
Level 25	Sparkle stones

Related items for Tex
Scrapbook Memory appearances
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Card profiles

amiibo card

Card back

#340 Tex - Series 4

Star sign: Libra Birthday: October 6 Dice value: 4 Hand sign: Rock

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Names in other languages

	ボルト Boruto	Bolt or Volt, most likely named after the Humboldt penguin
	볼트 Bolteu	Bolt or Volt, most likely named after the Humboldt penguin
	伏特 Fú tè	-
	Текс Teks	Same as English name
	Tex	Same as English name
	Matze	-
	Tomeo	-
	Émilien	-
	Freddy	From freddo, Italian for cold

See also

• List of villagers 
• List of villagers in New Horizons
• List of villager birthdays in New Horizons