Animal Crossing Fan Finds Amiibo 'Motherlode' at Parents' House That Will Leave Collectors Jealous

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One Animal Crossing fan stumbled upon their long-lost amiibo collection, boasting 414 unique cards.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has remained a popular title since its initial release in 2020.
While a pack of Animal Crossing amiibo cards costs around $5 a pack, some rare villager cards can sell for upwards of $50.

First launching in 2001, the Animal Crossing franchise has continued to improve over the years, with the adorable Nintendo social simulation title continuing to reach new heights. Now, one lucky fan of the franchise has stumbled across a boatload of old amiibo cards from the game after believing them to be lost to time. 2020 was a pivotal year for Animal Crossing: New Horizons as many players relied on the title for peace during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The title welcomed new and old players amid the lockdowns as people flocked to the title in the hopes of regaining connections to family and friends.

Over the past 22 years, five Animal Crossing titles have been released across a host of systems, from the Nintendo 64 and the Nintendo DS to the Wii U and Nintendo Switch, each boasting its own line of amiibo figures and cards based on the franchise’s beloved villagers. A line of Animal Crossing amiibo figures and cards was released for Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival from 2015 to 2016, with an additional card series later released for Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Given the series’ popularity, it’s not hard to see why so many players love creating their very own custom amiibo inspired by the characters from Animal Crossing titles.

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After losing hope that they would never find their long-lost Animal Crossing amiibo cards again after nine long years, Reddit user theytheminist finally stumbled across a mountain of them while visiting their parent’s house, surprised at how many cards they had collected. In the post, the user stated that they had been searching for the amiibo for a long time in order to use them in New Horizons and Happy Home Paradise, eventually stumbling on an incredible 414 of the useful items. Over the years, many Nintendo fans have begun collecting amiibo, with the add-ons giving players a way to both show off their love of specific franchises and earn in-game bonuses.

Animal Crossing Fan Stumbles Across Long-Lost Amiibo Card Collection

The user explains that they have filled out a huge spreadsheet to track which cards they have and which are duplicates in the hopes of connecting with other players who would like to trade to continue growing their Animal Crossing amiibo villager collection. Nowadays, Animal Crossing amiibo cards for Series 5 cost around $5 per pack, but more rare villagers don’t come cheap, with amiibo for Marina, Pietro, or Ankha costing as much as $50.

Although some players may have moved on to other titles after spending so much time in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, its fanbase is still active, with many players anticipating news of what’s in store for the next Animal Crossing game and how it will differ from previous Animal Crossing titles.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the fifth major game in the Animal Crossing series. This slice-of-life simulation game tasks the player with developing an abandoned island into a small town for its resident villagers. The game was released at the start of worldwide lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which catapulted it into massive success. It’s currently the best selling game of all time in Japan.

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