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Zelda Collaboration Guide

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Update 3.0 and NS2 Editions are out now!
┗ Unlock the Hotel & the Special Nintendo Catalog.
┗ Collab Guides with LEGO, Splatoon, and Zelda
Switch 2 Edition Features and Price
★ Enjoy sandbox building in Slumber Islands.
☆ New Villagers: Cece, Viche, Tulin, and Mineru!

Animal Crossing New Horizons ACNH - Zelda Collaboration Guide

The Legend of Zelda collaboration brings Zelda-themed villagers and items to the Version 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). Read on for a list of collaboration villagers and items, as well as how to unlock them.

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Zelda Collaboration



Released January 14, 2026

ACNH Zelda Collaboration

Release Date January 14, 2026
Version 3.0

The Zelda collaboration was released as part of the 3.0 update. You may scan any amiibo belonging to The Legend of Zelda series in order to unlock Zelda-themed villagers and items.

Zelda Collaboration Villagers

Villager Personality
MineruMineru Snooty
TulinTulin Jock

You can unlock either Mineru or Tulin depending on the Zelda amiibo that you scan. They will appear in your campsite once you have successfully invited them.

Zelda Villager Houses

Mineru Tulin

Exterior

Exterior

Interior

Interior

Zelda Collaboration Furniture

List of Collaboration Furniture
Decayed Guardian Decayed Guardian
3,000 Bells
Fairy bottle Fairy bottle
1,000 Bells
Goddess Statue Goddess Statue
2,500 Bells
Heart Heart
350 Bells
Heart Container Heart Container
2,000 Bells
Master Sword Master Sword
5,000 Bells
Rupee Rupee
350 Bells
Silent princess Silent princess
700 Bells
Triforce Triforce
3,333 Bells
Zonai authentication crest Zonai authentication crest
3,000 Bells
Tri RodTri Rod
13,330 Bells
Ocarina of TimeOcarina of Time
2,500 Bells
Korok Forest wallKorok Forest wall
3,000 Bells
Korok Forest flooringKorok Forest flooring
3,000 Bells

All New Items in 3.0

Zelda Collaboration Clothing

Headwear
Tri headband Tri headband
1,500 Bells
Ancient princess wig Ancient princess wig
2,000 Bells
Champion wig Champion wig
2,000 Bells
Link hat Link hat
2,000 Bells
Majora Majora's Mask
2,500 Bells
Dress-Up Clothes
Ancient princess costume Ancient princess costume
3,000 Bells
Mineru costume Mineru costume
1,200 Bells
Tops
Champion outfit Champion outfit
2,300 Bells
Link outfit Link outfit
2,300 Bells
Tulin outfit Tulin outfit
1,200 Bells
Bottoms
Hylian trousers Hylian trousers
1,800 Bells
Bags
Hero Hero's sword and shield
5,000 Bells
Shoes
Ancient princess sandals Ancient princess sandals
1,600 Bells
Hylian boots Hylian boots
1,600 Bells

Zelda amiibo Compatibility

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Mineru Tulin

Each collaboration villager requires you to scan specific amiibo in order to invite them. You may purchase amiibo from Nintendo's official site.

Mineru Compatible amiibo

Series amiibo
Super Smash Bros Zelda Sheik Ganondorf
Wolf Link - -
Breath of the Wild Link (Rider) Guardian Zelda
Urbosa Sidon Riju
Tears of the Kingdom Zelda - -
Ocarina of Time Link - -
Twilight Princess Link - -

Mineru can be invited to your island by scanning any of the Zelda amiibo listed above.

Tulin Compatible amiibo

Series amiibo
Super Smash Bros. Link Toon Link Young Link
Breath of the Wild Archer Link Bokoblin Daruk
Revali Tulin Yunobo
Tears of the Kingdom Link Ganondorf -
The Wind Waker Toon Link Zelda -
Majora's Mask
Link
- -
Skyward Sword
Link
- -
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda and Loftwing
- -

Tulin can be invited to your island by scanning any of the Zelda amiibo listed above.

How to Scan amiibo

Scan at the Nook Stop Terminal


Go to the Nook Stop terminal located inside the Resident Services and use it to invite an amiibo camper.

Tap the amiibo on your right stick. This works for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
*
For the Controller Pro 2, tap the amiibo on the center logo area.
After confirming the camper, check your Campsite and complete their challenges to invite the camper to your island.

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How Long Does the Zelda Collaboration Last?

Villagers and Items Can Be Obtained at Any Time

The Legend of Zelda Collaboration
The Zelda collaboration is a permanent part of the game. This means that as long as you have updated to Version 3.0 and have any eligible Zelda amiibo, you will be able to get the villagers and items.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) Related Guides

Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) News and Updates
News and Updates

Version 3.0 News

Version 3.0 News
Animal Crossing New Horizons ACNH -  Switch 2 Edition New Features and Upgrade Price Partial Banner 2Switch 2 New Features and Upgrade Price ACNH 3.0 Content Guide Partial Version 3.0 All New Content and Features
ACNH 3.0 Countdown Partial Version 3.0 Release Date and Time amiibo Unlocks and Rewards partialAll amiibo Rewards and Unlocks
Animal Crossing New Horizons ACNH - LEGO Collaboration GuideLEGO Collaboration Guide Animal Crossing New Horizons ACNH - Zelda Collaboration Guid Zelda Collaboration Guide
Animal Crossing New Horizons ACNH - Splatoon Collaboration Guide Splatoon Collaboration Guide Nintendo Collab ItemsHow to Get Nintendo Collab Items

All News and Updates

DLC and Event Updates
ACNH - New FeaturesList of New Features DLC events partialList of New Horizons DLC
ACNH - Version 1.2April Ver 1.2 Update ACNH - Version 1.3July Ver 1.3 Update
ACNH - Version 1.4August Ver 1.4 Update ACNH - Version 1.5September Ver 1.5 Update
ACNH - Version 1.6November Ver 1.6 Update ACNH - Version 1.7January Ver 1.7 Update
ACNH - Version 1.8February Ver 1.8.0 Update 1st Anniversary Event Banner1st Anniversary Event
ACNH - Version 1.9March Ver 1.9.0 Update ACNH - Version 1.10April Ver 1.10.0 Update
ACNH - Version 1.11April Ver 1.11.0 Update ACNH - Animal Crossing New Horizons Direct and November UpdateACNH Direct and November Update
ACNH - Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion PackNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack ACNH - November 12 UpdateNovember Ver 2.0.1 Update
ACNH - November 18 UpdateNovember Ver 2.0.2 Update ACNH - November 23 Version 2.0.3 Bug Fixes and Patch NotesNovember Version 2.0.3 Update
ACNH - December 15 UpdateDecember Ver 2.0.4 Update -
Merchandise and Promotions
ACNH - Sanrio amiibo CardsSanrio amiibo Pack Build-A-Bear Animal Crossing CollectionBuild-A-Bear Collection
ACNH - How to Use the Island Tour Creator BannerHow to Use the Island Tour Creator ACNH - Soundtrack and ScoreOriginal Soundtrack and Sheet Music
ACNH - UNIQLO X ACNHUNIQLO Collection ACNH - PUMA x ACNH CollectionPUMA x ACNH Collab
Bugs and Patch Updates
maintenance partialMaintenance | Fix Errors Update InformationHow to Update and Update Patch Notes
Game Glitches
4th level partialHow to Climb the 4th Cliff Level ACNH - Cliff Tree GlitchHow to Plant Trees on Clifftop Edges
ACNH - 1x1 Item Duplication Glitch1x1 Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed] ACNH - 2x1 Item Duplication Glitch2x1 Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed]
ACNH - Mailbox Item DuplicationMailbox Item Duplication Glitch [Fixed] ACNH - How to Plant Trees on PathsHow to Plant Trees on Paths [Fixed]
ACNH - How to Swim in Rivers and PondsHow to Swim in Rivers | How to Sit in Pools ACNH - Center Items on TableHow to Center Items on Tables Outside
Pre-Release Content
Animal Crossing DirectAnimal Crossing Direct Demo Version InformationIs there a Demo?
List of Pre-Order BundlesPre-order Bonuses Switch Giveaway PartialGiveaways
How to Pre-Load (Download before Release)How to Pre-load -
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